Digital communities (DCs) are becoming more and more popular as a way for all businesses to reach consumers and build brand advocates. But first, DCs are different from a basic online platform or entity such as Facebook or Twitter (although many DCs can be found within Facebook). DCs are contained online communities where people with common causes, goals, issues or … Read More
The Importance of Being Authentic to Branding a B2B Service Business
Keeping It Real In today’s instant message, Twitter and Instagram societies, people are quick to respond that they “kept it real.” That vernacular means a person stayed true to their core beliefs… especially when facing adversity. We reserve a special place in our hearts for people who keep it real… who place value on being authentic. In fact, pop culture, … Read More
Impactful Branding and Marketing Tools for Medical + Pharma
To understand the changing landscape of marketing and branding for medical device and pharmaceutical companies, one only has to look at late night television. There, the battle between Viagra and Cialis is played out—hour after hour—as commercials remind viewers of the perils of ignoring one’s romantic life. (Sure, there’s the litany of potential side effects… but they’re speed-read at the … Read More
Corporate ID Materials Are Essential for Branding Professional Services Businesses
If you’re in the business of selling professional services, you are in good company. You invested a lot of time and energy and money into getting your education and training and certifications… Then you brainstormed and strategized and executed… And now you’ve established your brand. But how much thought have you given to your corporate ID materials? Start With A … Read More
2018: A Marketing Year In Review
The past year has been a wild ride. The weather… the fires… the politics… the stock market. And through it all, marketing creatives have stayed the course. Here are some of the most memorable campaigns and trends from 2018: A Marketing Year in Review. Try A Hot Toddy, Dear Alexa Lost Her Voice This hilarious Super Bowl LII commercial conjures … Read More
Naughty or Nice Brands
We’re sure YOU made Santa’s “nice” list… Every year there are companies whose marketing campaigns deserve both a gold star and the grandest of gifts from ol’ St. Nick. And then there are those naughty ones that deserve a lump of coal. Here we identify some that took flight 2018… and others that dropped like a rock out of the … Read More
5 Brands Built on Happiness
The Secret Society for Happy People puts on the Hunt for Happiness week every third week in January to help boost spirits post-holidays. Hummingbird has decided to participate in the 19th annual Hunt for Happiness week. What better way to participate than to round up brands built on happiness? Pictionary Pictionary is the charades-inspired game brought to you by Mattel. … Read More
A Consumer’s View
This nugget of information comes from our Creative Director, Mike. Way to often in marketing, people forget the customers and think only of the sale. This is a Mock letter to remind us all to remember the customer. Dear Marketers: I’m much smarter than your marketing gives me credit for. I don’t like to be sold…I don’t care about your … Read More
The Silent Generation Speaks Loudly in Marketing Preferences
Did you know that if you have a market niche which includes many different generations of Americans, you will benefit greatly by understanding the differences between them? It’s easy to see differences between how your grandmother thinks and acts as opposed to your nieces and nephews, but did you realize that those differences can translate into huge revenues…when you market … Read More
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