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[Video] The Importance of Personal Branding and Style
It seems like everyone is talking about personal branding these days, and with good reason. Recent studies show that your personal brand - i.e. how you are perceived on your social media channels - is a big driver of consumer trust. Your customers, prospects, partners, and vendors are increasingly influenced by how you behave on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. But it’s not just social media that impacts whether or not people choose to do business with you.
How to Create Tradeshow Booths That Stand Out in the Hall
Tradeshows are one of the largest line items for marketing and sales budgets, and there is considerable pressure in “getting your money’s worth” as a vendor. In fact, 93%of exhibitors believe that quality of the leads is the most important outcome of events they attend. And what’s the first thing visitors usually see? Your tradeshow booth.
Three Signs Your Logo and Visual Identity are Outdated
Most all visual identities – like your logo, brand guidelines, and color palette, have an expiration date. There are very few examples of logos throughout history that have stood the test of time. Think Coca-Cola or IBM; these logos are logos which have remained entirely untouched since their inception.
Our Lips Aren't Sealed: A Quick Guide to Creating Target Audience Profiles
Can you hear them? They talk about us. Good - that’s exactly what we want, right? But who are "them" actually? Understanding who you want to talk about your organization, interact with your organization, and ultimately, do business with your organization is a critical component of a marketing and sales strategy that often goes missed.
3 Mistakes That Will Derail Your Credit Union's Marketing Goals in 2025
If your marketing strategies do not include actions that promote authenticity, transparency, and honesty, you are placing your credit union behind the 8-ball. In this article, we’ll examine strategies to leverage 2025 consumer marketing trends, from unfussy video and audio content that caters to how younger generations consumer media, to clear marketing messaging, to photography that represents your credit union authentically.
How to Choose Better Stock Photos for Your Financial Institution
Your financial institution’s choice in stock photography may seem like a minor part of your overall marketing and design strategy, but it can have a massive impact on your brand reputation.
How to Know When It’s Time to Rebrand Your Company Pt 1
“Rebranding” is a trending topic, ranking high in Google search queries and buzzed about all over social media. Fueled in some part by big-name rebrands, like the controversial Jaguar rebrand of 2024, company branding is now a common table topic among marketers and non-marketers alike.
Writing Marketing Messages that Make Sense for Credit Union Members
Writing marketing messages for any business is hard. Writing messages for credit unions that educate customers on their finances and convincing them to take action is even harder. Where people choose to keep their money and how they choose to spend it is very personal, and credit unions need to approach their messaging with key insights and facts ensure they are speaking their members’ language.
Using Differentiators and Social Proof to Stand Out from Competitors
Understanding how to recognize your differentiators and leverage social proof as part of your organization’s brand strategy is critical to your success. Whether you are a large established business or a new entrepreneurial venture, knowing that makes your business different - and then, how to prove it to your customers.
A Quick Guide To Using Color in Your Branding and Marketing
"Yellow in branding means this." "Blue means this." Using color effectively in your branding and marketing is more complex than selecting a color based on generalities. There's a lot more to a company’s brand colors than the six base colors - red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple.