There is a lot of debate on the web about email vs. social media marketing. Both can be combined in your marketing strategy. But to know how to effectively build our businesses we must look at the numbers and see where to focus our resources. And as we know, the world of technology is changing… Continue Reading
As a graphic designer, I am always seeking new things to inspire my work. For me I get that most often from new experiences like traveling to different countries. This last trip was to Bolivia. Bolivia was filled with rich history that comes from its 36 different indigenous ethnicities. With my background both in graphic… Continue Reading
As we discussed in Custom is King in 2017!, the demand for customized products is on the rise. This means that brands are being required to niche in different demographics. Knowing your target market The most successful small business owners understand that only a certain number of people will be interested in their product… Continue Reading
In addition to choosing a stunning design for your packaging, your package copy needs to sizzle. Over the years, I’ve picked up some key insights into what type of copy works best in the design of your packaging. Designers and copywriters make a dynamic duo…we sometimes end up working side by side and learn a… Continue Reading
What does it mean to have intelligent packaging? Beyond the basic function of containing an item and telling what it is, brands are beginning to make packaging that’s able to communicate new in-depth information to the consumer. Sensing, recording, and detection devices that monitor changes in the product or the environment are being added to… Continue Reading
If you’ve been in business or marketing for a while, you’ve likely heard the phrase, “content is king.” This year, you’ll want to add a new phrase to the ranks: “custom is king.” High end brands have long been customizing for their customers (i.e. your initials on your Louis Vuitton bag), but in recent years,… Continue Reading
Now that the holiday festivities have wrapped up…it’s goal season for business owners! One of my New Year’s resolutions is to only do what’s essential. I tend to like new experiences, so I often find myself taking on too much. The risk in overloading yourself is that you often end up not doing anything well…so… Continue Reading
In the month of gift giving and holiday spirit, many of us are looking for inspiration. Inspiration for what gift to give, inspiration for the New Year and inspiration on what drives us in life. For many of us, what drives us is our family, our spirituality and/or our career. For Chuck Hill in 1986… Continue Reading
What was once considered an odd couple, food and technology, has turned into a delicious marriage. With a click of the button on Eat24, you can receive a meal from your favorite restaurants or have FreshDirect deliver your groceries. One works with ingredients and the other with images. With digital marketers always searching for the… Continue Reading
One surefire way to commune with nature used to be a walk on a tree-lined path, or looking out the window. Life combines earth, water, air, and the sun to provide sustenance. In a time when air is bottled and the outside world has been transformed into a technological concrete jungle, mindfulness may be the… Continue Reading