


by Carole Samuels | Sep 27, 2019 | Client Spotlight, Design Matters, Marketing, Photography, Through the Lens
I believe tall people are happier than most. They can see really well at all events, and for fear of getting beat up, nobody really messes with them very often. Some tall people don’t need to rely on their height for respect because they’re kind of famous...by Carole Samuels | Sep 13, 2019 | Design Matters, News & Announcements, Photography, Surf Industry, Through the Lens
Last weekend, we had the pleasure of dropping by the Pacific City Gallery where friends from our Surfer Magazine days, Jeff Divine and Art Brewer, were wrapping up their photography gallery show, displaying iconic shots from their collective photographer careers....Making the world aware of your brand’s existence, purpose, and defining characteristics is the core objective of a good branding strategy. A branding strategy is a flexible, long-term approach that frequently needs to be reviewed over time based on its effectiveness (or lack thereof).
When creating this type of strategy, it is crucial to define how success will be measured upfront because branding plans frequently incorporate elusive, difficult-to-quantify features. Although each of our clients will approach determining success in a different way, all will generally include the same components in their strategy.
What are the goals of your brand, and how do you convey them? What challenges will your brand solve and how will it help its intended customers?
How do you recognize your ideal clients? Who will the brand profit? What emotions do and would these customers desire to feel?
Who are the competitors in your industry? What are they already providing what your potential customers want and how?—and how do they do it?
How do you entice prospective clients? What style and voice will your brand adopt to fulfill its objectives?