Last week, I wrote an article about brand messaging pillars. Brand messaging pillars are the three to four messages that help stakeholders understand what makes your organization unique and why they should learn more and get involved. The best pillars are built into your organization’s brand framework. As with every other brand element, your pillars…
Why is Branding Important for Nonprofits? Studies show that people perceive brands the same way they perceive other people. These perceptions shade their feelings, both good and bad, towards a product or an organization. This includes nonprofits. Nonprofits should promote a positive brand identity in order to build trust and confidence in the mission. A…
I am a content writer. I’ve written a lot of recent blogs and LinkedIn posts about what I mean by content, how it’s different from copywriting, and why content marketing is important for the success of any business. If you need more convincing, here are five very specific benefits of content marketing. Content Educates and…
I’ve written a couple of blogs recently about brand voice and tone which got me thinking about some of my favorite Columbus brands that have a distinctive voice. So, I thought I’d share some examples here as an illustration of what a brand voice is and how important it can be to an overall brand.…
In my last blog, I talked a little bit about how your customers are your best resource for information regarding your brand and insights into how you should create or change your messaging. When you ask them the right questions, they’ll tell you all you need to know. Most companies create a brand persona for…
My first video blog — yikes!
It’s been a long, difficult week for all of us. There were moments when I wondered if I should just go back to bed instead of facing reality. But I am blessed, and I can’t hide from the world when everyone else has to live in it. So, I’m going to recap some positive things…
These are unprecedented times. I know we are all tired of this expression but it’s completely true. The world has turned upside down. Everything has changed from the way we work to the way we interact with others. Our lives have gone online, even more than before. Since we can’t gather in groups, we’ve turned…
March 5, 2019 Would you date a brand? It seems like a silly question but think about it. We all have deep and meaningful long term relationships with our favorite brands. I personally will not get out of bed unless there is the possibility of Starbucks in the very near future. My evenings are made more…
January 7, 2019, Posted on Columbus Chapter of American Marketing Association website
