A favorite question for celebrities and successful professional athletes is: “What advice would you give your younger self?” It is asked so frequently because most of us know that we are much different people today than we were in our high school or college days. We are wiser and more mature. We have gone through heartache and pain, trials and … Read More
Smart Branding for General Contractors and Subcontractors
One thing is certain, the economic future of the Triangle is… hot, hot, hot. Yes, Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding areas are on fire, and this can only mean good things for both general contractors and subcontractors in the area. But don’t just take our word for it… A slew of recent polls rank the Triangle with some very … Read More
Smart Branding In The Real Estate Market
There is one truism in creating and building a real estate brand: One size does not fit all. There is no magic checklist or software program that will produce a perfect real estate brand… because smart branding is both science and art. The science is making sure your company can be found (physically, yes, but also your website and social … Read More
Building A Long-Term Brand Identity
Branding and building a long-term brand identity are not mutually exclusive from marketing goals. But they are birds of the same feather. For example, McDonald’s spends millions of dollars on marketing campaigns for the reintroduction of the McRib sandwich every year. But we universally recognize those golden arches as the company’s logo. Branding and brand identity can be accomplished using … 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
Hummingbird Hosted Triangle AMA Branding SIG on Friday, April 22
The Science Behind Branding Do you feel that the importance of data is overtaking the importance of brand, or is it complementary, necessary and helpful? Some argue automation and analytics diminish creativity. Others argue that brands can be more creative because they no longer have to be reactive. Weigh in on the debate around if and how branding, automation and … Read More
Let’s Go! High Five!
Hummingbird Creative Group is in high-spirits to be a major sponsor of the 2015 High Five Conference, where marketing and creative meet. Our CEO, Wendy Coulter, is arranged to tell you how to build a great brand story for your company. Insight + Positioning = The Big Idea for a Great Brand Story Who: Wendy Coulter, CEO, Hummingbird Creative Group What: … Read More