The Maven’s Notebook
A marketing blog exploring trends, history, strategy, content, ads, and the ideas that spark bold brands.
How to Make the Most of Marketing "Downtime"
If you’re an entrepreneur, it only makes sense that this point of time is especially difficult for you. However, you shouldn’t forget that downtimes will always come and go. Whether it’s a natural disaster or just a slow season for your industry, if you want to be successful, you’ll have to use these downturns to your advantage.
Cause Marketing 101: Do the RIGHT Thing
Because you want to make sure that your brand is one that customers can connect with personally and feel good about supporting, publicly supporting a cause is a great idea. However, there are some best practices for making sure you aren’t damaging your brand instead of boosting it…
No One Cares How Many Followers You Have
There’s no doubt that social media is THE most important channel to keep in mind when it comes to building a brand or marketing products. But when you’re thinking about the role social media plays in the success of your business, do you know what you should be measuring?
It's Not Too Late: Make Your Brand/Business Resolution TODAY!
If you’re in the process of building a brand/business like myself, you should have made a business resolution too. Oh, you didn’t? Again, not too late, let’s get started.
Brand Spotlight: Tyler, the Creator
Tyler made his personal aesthetic a brand, something only very few have mastered. Great brands can carry a specific identity, but to translate that identity across so many different mediums and really leave behind work that people love in each one is something people don’t really even TRY. You don’t have to like what Tyler creates... but you should definitely respect it.
Brand Maven's 1st Anniversary: Embracing the Failure
Building a brand takes time. That time usually includes some trials and tribulations (dramatic much?) How are you going to handle it?
6 Things You Can Never Forget About Personal Branding
Personal branding...we all want it...but how do we establish it?
Hustle, Hustle, Hustle...Breathe
Grinding is all the rage. Unfortunately, there's only so much one can do before they get down to the bone.
Cliches: Words We Love to Hate
Coming up with great copy is hard work. Overusing our favorite phrases is easy.
4 Things You Need to Start Marketing Your Brand
So you need some marketing help...make sure you know what to ask for and what to bring.