


by SDA DEV | Oct 12, 2020 | Surf Industry
Before SDA Creative was born, Mark Samuels was the Advertising Art Directer for SURFER Magazine for 15 years. This article on how he was hired for the job was originally written in 2014 by Corky Carroll for the OC Register. Graphic Designer Recounts How a ‘Cub’...by SDA DEV | Oct 8, 2020 | Surf Industry
Phil Edwards, arguably one of the best surfers ever (and the first to surf Pipeline), doesn’t like signing stuff. He has made that clear to all that know him. But when I saw him walking along the beach in front of my office, and looked up at the board he had shaped...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?