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How are Digital Marketing and Dating Similar?

Aug 13, 2021 11:07:04 AM / by Haley Burns posted in Social Media, Digital Marketing, Content Creation, Digital, Blogging, Paid Social Ads, Social Marketing, Advertising, Strategy

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Digital marketing is surprisingly a lot like dating. You need to connect with the right people at the right time. These people (also known as your audience) should also have an interest in the types of products or services that you offer. There are additionally different ways to show off everything you (and your business) have to offer. When you’re dating, you can use platforms like Bumble to highlight your interests, hobbies and what you’re looking for. Digital marketing also has platforms and tools that you can utilize to help reach your business goals. Let’s take a deeper look at how you can reach your business’s target audience using the tools that Google provides.

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Your Brand is More Than Just a Logo

Jun 1, 2021 11:20:36 AM / by Claire Monkman posted in Social Media, Logo Design, Blogging, Branding, Full Service Management, Management, Paid Social Ads, Advertising, Design, Goals

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You decide it’s finally time to start your dream business, congratulations! Everything is ready to go, except people keep throwing the word “branding” around. You think this means you’ll need a logo, and you’re all set, right?

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3 Reasons You NEED To Be Advertising On TikTok

May 19, 2021 3:52:39 PM / by Haley Burns posted in Social Media, Content Creation, Experiences, Blogging, Management, Paid Social Ads, Social Marketing, Video, Advertising, Strategy, TikTok

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Are you addicted to TikTok? So are 800 million others. Almost half of these users are between the ages of 18-24 years old, use the app an average of 8 times a day and spend an average of 46 minutes on TikTok. It was additionally the most downloaded app of 2020 and continues to be the top app of 2021. So, why should you care about these numbers?

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A New Frontier In Sports Marketing: Student Athletes

May 18, 2021 10:37:03 AM / by Palmer Reynolds posted in Social Media, Experiences, Blogging, Copywriting, Full Service Management, Management, Advertising, Strategy, Sports Marketing

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Sports Marketing is an ever-changing profession. Not too long ago, we invited Adam Martin (Makers of Sport) onto our podcast, The Admosphere, to provide insights into how big brands and teams make use of marketing. Though not the only avenue in sports marketing, college athletics represents a large piece of the proverbial pie and has been a point of contention for years. 

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What To Expect When Working With A Marketing Agency

Mar 31, 2021 9:19:53 AM / by Claire Monkman posted in Social Media, Experiences, Blogging, Copywriting, Full Service Management, Management, Paid Social Ads, Advertising, Goals, Strategy

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The decision to work with an agency is an exciting one, but it can be a bit daunting if you don’t know what to expect. While you’re searching for your ideal agency partner, you should expect collaboration, expertise, and transparency.

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Let's Talk Instagram Updates

Dec 2, 2020 2:15:00 PM / by Porchia Garspard posted in Social Media, Digital Marketing, Content Creation, Digital, Instagram, Blogging, Social Marketing, Advertising

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Instagram is always keeping us on our toes with new updates rolling out regularly. Staying up to date with technology that’s ever-changing around us can be difficult and exhausting at times, but don’t worry, our team is constantly tracking tech trends and updated to stay informed on the latest trends and to keep you updated along the way.

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The Psychology of Color

Nov 23, 2020 2:00:08 PM / by Claire Monkman posted in Social Media, Digital Marketing, Content Creation, Digital, Blogging, Color, Web Design, Advertising, Design

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In the marketing world, color is used with intention! Brands use color to subliminally communicate a feeling or emotion. Color is essential to who the brand is, their story, and is oftentimes synonymous with the brand when the company name is mentioned. For example, when thinking of Starbucks, the color green comes to mind. It’s also important to note that color has different meanings across various cultures. In China, for example, brides traditionally wear red as it represents beauty and luck in their culture. In other countries, white is worn.

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How to Use Shapes to Tell Your Story

Nov 20, 2020 1:15:00 PM / by Caleb Costelle posted in Social Media, Digital Marketing, Content Creation, Digital, Logo Design, Branding, Web Design, Advertising, Design

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One of the fundamental elements of design is shape, and for good reason. A lot can be accomplished with the use of specific shapes. Whether harnessing an existing interpretation or playing with shapes to tell a different story, simple angles and curves can be used to your advantage. Here are a few examples of how:

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How to Create Guides out of Any Shape

Nov 16, 2020 4:15:00 PM / by Claire Monkman posted in Digital, Logo Design, Branding, Color, Web, Advertising, Design

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There are endless amounts of shapes and curves for us to play with as designers. It’s unavoidable and part of our job to incorporate these shapes and angles. For years, I would find myself working on a project where a guide of a specific shape would help me out.  I found myself manually making these with the pen tool, but it was annoying when I couldn’t turn the guide on or off. There had to be an easier way! I did some digging and found the solution, so I’d like to share it with you in this tutorial!

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Importance of Design in Marketing

Nov 3, 2020 3:45:00 PM / by Claire Monkman posted in Logo Design, Branding, Color, Print, Web, Advertising, Design

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Think about your favorite brands or iconic companies that stick out to you for a moment. What are some of the first things that come to mind? Maybe it’s their logo, tagline, brand colors, or brand message. Do you think of an advertisement or creative concept made famous by this brand? A jingle? Or maybe your first thought is your feelings toward the brand, whether it is positive or negative. Regardless of what came to mind, these are all things that make a brand who they are. Every piece is a foundation of their unique brand story.

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