There has been a lot of talk in design circles in recent years about the slow demise of the print industry and how this will impact on creative agencies. With the explosion of social media and digital design is printed publications on the verge of extinction? Will drinking your morning […]
Brand consistency is one of those things designers, marketing and strategists are always banging on about… any business owner who knows their stuff also understand its value and importance. Whether you are starting from scratch and designing a logo, or using your brand guidelines to create an annual report, consistency […]
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 […]
Rebranding your business is often a faraway thought, contemplated every once in a while, but often put on the back burner. Lost in the madness of the daily hustle it can be hard to know when the right time actually is. If your business is experiencing any or all of […]
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 […]
Something I have learnt in the 21 years I’ve been driving my creative agency is that an authentic and deep understanding of who is buying your products or services equals significant, compelling, and relevant visuals. This ultimately will create a loyal customer that feels heard by your brand and part […]
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. […]
Over the last 18 years, I’ve often been asked by my clients what the pros and cons are between contracting a freelancer and working with a creative agency. Being the co-founder of Fresco Creative, clearly, I am going to be on “Team Creative Agency” however there is value in using freelancers, […]
Social media is a powerful tool that can make or break a brand. Instagram stories, YouTube videos and Facebook have taken brand connection to the next level, allowing consumers to feel a part of the pages they follow, if they like you, they often want to show it by supporting […]
It’s school holidays once again and while that means little to (happily) kid-free people like me, it does have the added bonus of an abundance of new movies to watch at the cinema. And while most people my age (27, if you were at all wondering) would choose to see […]