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Accelerate Growth with Strategic Business-to-Business Marketing
Many modern enterprises underestimate the raw power of a cohesive brand identity in the professional marketplace. Business-to-business marketing is not just about moving product; it is about building a reputation that acts as a multiplier for every sales effort your team deploys. We have found that businesses succeeding at this level often see a 20%…
Tisha Oehmen Recognized Among the World’s Leading Branding Gurus
When Global Gurus releases its list of the World’s Top Brand Professionals, the branding and consulting industries take notice. The organization evaluates professionals across multiple disciplines—including leadership, management, coaching, and branding—recognizing individuals who consistently make a significant impact in their fields through original ideas, education, and practical application. Global Gurus is known for its rigorous…
3 Simple Branding Strategies that Work
Let’s face it — brands and branding strategies are the holy grail of marketing. They are what all marketing and advertising professionals are striving for. But too often, branding strategies get overthought, overworked, and overwrought. Don’t let yourself fall into that mind trap. Here are three simple branding strategies you can start using today that…
Harnessing the Power of Big Idea Marketing for Your Business
Every year, millions of people tune into the Super Bowl, often caring more about the commercials than the game itself. These moments stand out because brands step away from standard sales pitches to present Big Idea Marketing. They show us what they care about and how they believe they play a role in making the…
A Declaration of Passion
I have talked a lot throughout this blog about the power of a manifesto, why they are important, and how to draft them. However, I was talking with a client this week and I described it, for the first time, as a “Declaration of Passion.” Moreover, in that moment, the somewhat nebulous concept became clear and…
Writing the Brand Manifesto and Brand Tagline for the Brand Book
Now that you’ve had the opportunity to get acquainted with your Brand for your Brand Book, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and write (or include) your Brand Manifesto and Tagline. (If you’ve been following Finding Brand for a while now, you might recall me addressing manifestos before in The Secret Sauce.) The Brand…
Articulate the Brand Personality for the Brand Book
Now that we’ve created our list of keywords and established the relationship between them, it’s time for our next step in how to make a Brand Book and develop our brand personality. Articulating your Brand Personality is an integral component of building a Brand Book. Brand Personality starts to breathe life into the brand, making…
Website Consolidation for Improved SEO: A Strategy for Business Owners
It might look a little different than before, but rest assured, it’s still the same Paradux Media Group, you know. We recently decided to consolidate multiple websites, bringing all our content and blogs “in-house” under one roof. This change wasn’t just about making things look neater—it was about solving a problem many businesses face: fragmented…
A Cup of Tea for Your Brand: Building a Strong Brand Development Strategy
Have you ever watched how a tea bag slowly transforms into a cup of hot water? This is a perfect metaphor for a brand development strategy. Just as tea spreads and permeates the entire cup, a well-crafted brand strategy should gradually infuse every corner of your business, creating a consistent and powerful identity. Introducing Your…
Is Your Brand Listening? The Key to Improving Brand Communication
One of the most important aspects of improving brand communication is the ability to truly listen, a skill that can be challenging to master. We often want to jump in and respond to criticism, but by fully understanding the feedback, brands can make meaningful changes that resonate with customers. Listening allows you to meet customer…
Baking with Brand in Mind: Building a Unique Brand
Let me share a secret with you—I love to bake from scratch. Something incredibly satisfying about taking raw ingredients, mixing them in just the right proportions, and creating something delicious and soul-satisfying. Whether it’s a simple recipe like French bread that only requires four ingredients or a complex one like tiramisu, each dish requires the…
Your Brand is Art: Understanding Branding as an Art Form
Even as simple as it seems, branding as an art form is powerful. A few months ago, Simon Mainwaring made a post titled, “Social media explained by a 9-year-old in one sentence”. In it, he shared a quote from a 9-year-old named Elyssa, which said: “When I make my art about a flower, it is…
Differentiating Your Brand from Competitors: How to Stand Out and Succeed
No matter what industry you’re in, when you look at your competitors, you naturally compare your business to theirs. You form opinions about their work—either you respect or don’t. As a business owner, you know exactly how your company stacks up against the competition. You know where you excel and where they might have an…
Informational Marketing: Position Your Brand as a Knowledge Hub
One of the most potent ways you can (and should) use your brand is to position it as an informational marketing resource for your customers. Think about it: every one of us accumulates significant information/trivia in our given field simply because we work there. Remember when you were relatively new to your field, and every…
Going the Extra Mile for Customers: Turning Ordinary Moments into Memorable Experiences
You know those moments when you intentionally choose to go the extra mile? When you do something unexpected to ensure your customers have an experience they won’t forget? In these moments, your brand takes flight and transforms from being expected into something memorable. Designing Memorable Moments Instead of waiting for inspiration to strike, why not…
Visual Identity on a Budget: Strategies for Small and Mid-Size Companies
Building a visual identity on a budget doesn’t mean compromising quality. A strong brand presence is crucial for small and mid-sized businesses, but significant branding initiatives can be costly. Fortunately, there are ways to achieve professional results while staying within budget. Stand Out in Your Industry Your visual identity should make you distinct. Avoid imitating…
Social Media and Brand Strategy
Social media is a scorching topic right now, and rightfully so. I’ve heard more than one company wonder if it is, longs I,n the Brand Strategy. In my opinion, the answer is a resounding YES. If it’s not part of your integrated Brand Strategy, you’re missing a vital channel for furthering your brand position. As…
Using Social Media Branding Strategy to Build Your Brand
Know your audience! Engage your audience. Social Media is no exception. With little room for error in today’s economy for small business owners, embracing the social media revolution and using it correctly with traditional media is essential. Just as there are keys to success in “Traditional Media,” there are those duplicate keys to success in…
