Month: March 2019

Brand Marketing or Direct Marketing: Which Are You Doing?
When dealing with communications, a big part of getting the execution right, is getting the overall strategy right. And this is often the most

Strategy vs Execution: The Future of Graphic Design
Last week I stumbled upon a new offering from a creative company, who consider their solution the next level for clients buying design.

Should Creatives be Focused on Content Creation?
Last night I watched a livestream by creative edutainment platform, The Futur, featuring Gary Vaynerchuck in interview. The Futur is a venture

Pitch Perfect: How To Win Pitches Every Time
In the creative industry, I’m not sure there’s anything as contentious as pitching. If you’re fortunate, and you work for an

Freelancer or Agency? You’re Only As Good As Your Presentation
A while back, some colleagues mentioned they were considering a rebrand of their business. After enjoying steady growth for years, they felt

What Is Shiny Object Syndrome And Why Does It Matter?
I’m going to describe a scenario you’ll definitely relate to. It may have happened with your boss, your client or even your partner.

The Best Marketing is a Better Product
I was about 90% through a project for a product launch, and so far everything had gone according to plan. My client was very happy, and in

Growing Brand? Get Ready to Embrace Change
When it comes to growing brand, increasing revenue or building a company, everyone wants to know what works. Organisations will invest in design,

How to Find the Right Graphic Designer
A colleague of mine is having a difficult time, finding the right graphic designer for a project. The problem isn’t one of availability,

How To Create Value For Your Customers
In today’s world of social media, influencers, business gurus and one-click shopping, it’s easy to forget the customer. In a large