Humankind have been using symbols and images for eons as a way to express themselves, tell a story and evoke emotion. Fast forward to 2022 and nothing much has changed in this regard. The power of symbolism and imagery in design to inspire, influence or (on the darker end of […]
When choosing the right creative agency, either for your next branding campaign or a simple brochure design bigger isn’t always better. Infact I would argue there are many advantages in choosing a smaller agency. Below are my reasons why I believe a smaller creative agency out performs a larger in […]
Over the years I’ve had many companies approach our agency unsure on whether they need a complete brand overhaul or just an update to keep their brand looking contemporary and relevant. Often these companies started as small sole traders or small family businesses, they’ve never had their logo or brand […]
I would say that most, if not all marketing — be it traditional, branded, or digital- rely on quality and strategic design that is eye-catching. So if you are a graphic designer working with marketing managers and advertising agencies, there are a few things you should know that will help. […]
As mentioned in my previous blog, building brand equity is the foundation for a company’s long-term success. Graphic designers and marketing specialists can assist in building brand equity by actively investing in all usable assets. We at Fresco believe in creating strong, positive, and unique brand attributes that people will […]
And the winner is… For this blog I’d like to announce Pantone’s colour of the year (yes I know its already November of 2022, but this year has flown by so quickly I’ve only just caught my breath). Introducing PANTONE 17-3938, otherwise known as Very Peri! If you have been […]
David Aacker’s model simple framework Defining Brand Equity As we adapt to a world post-covid, we find ourselves living in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Brands, more than ever, are presented with the challenge of capturing and sustaining market share whilst maintaining customer loyalty. Brand equity can be viewed as quite […]
Second screen social selling is on the rise and brands need to take note. “Increasing your user’s time with your Brand is today’s marketing challenge. You can’t reach them on network television, but you can float alongside as they stream through the friendly waters of Instagram, tweets, selfies, Snapchat, Facebook […]
When the budget of a not-for-profit is under scrutiny (which it almost always is) and tough times are calling for a reallocation of finances, the marketing budget is almost always the first thing to go, which in the words of Vivian Ward aka Julia Roberts is a big mistake…big……HUGE. The […]
When you are constantly under scrutiny for your spending it’s essential to look for alternatives that cost little but do a lot. Growing and nurturing your brand without breaking the bank is no easy feat however it can definitely be achieved and NFPs, in particular, can benefit from these concepts. […]