Elevate Your Brand
Brand Strategy Insights from Lee Forrest
Branding and Marketing Are Not the Same Thing. What’s the Difference?
You might have heard the terms marketing and branding used interchangeably. But are they really the same thing? And does it matter if you confuse them? The answer is no, they are not the same thing. And yes, understanding the difference matters. Branding and marketing...
If You Don’t Follow Your Brand Guideline, There Are Consequences
We want to talk about something that might seem obvious but is often overlooked by many businesses: your brand guideline. You know, those rules and standards that define how your brand looks, sounds, and behaves across different platforms and channels. Why are they so...
Are Webinars Still Relevant for Branding and Marketing?
Are webinars still relevant and effective tools to build your brand and grow your business? After all, it seems like everyone is doing a webinar and there is a reason for this. Webinars are more popular and effective than ever. The Covid pandemic influenced this shift...
Branding is a Non-Profit’s Greatest Asset
If you run a non-profit organization, you might think that branding is not a priority for you. After all, you're not selling a product or service, but a cause or a mission. You might think that your work speaks for itself and that branding is only for businesses that...
Brand Identity Trends in 2024
Brand identity is the visual representation of a company's values, personality, and purpose. It helps to create a memorable impression on customers and differentiate the brand from competitors. In a fast-paced and dynamic market, brand identity needs to evolve and...
How Your Art Gallery Can Overcome the Challenge of Attracting Customers
As an art gallery owner, you know how challenging it can be to attract and retain customers. You have to compete with other galleries, museums, online platforms, and even social media for the attention of art lovers. You also have to deal with the logistics of...
Why Craft Breweries Need a Brand Strategy to Stand Out
If you own a craft brewery, you know how hard it is to rise above in a highly saturated marketplace. Craft breweries must fight not only the big-name beer brands but also the local rivals literally down the street and new entrants upping the ante on innovation and...
Why a Brand Audit is Important
If you're like most business owners, you probably think your brand is doing just fine. You have a logo, a website, some social media accounts, and maybe even some loyal customers. But how do you know if your brand is really working for you? How do you know if it's...
How do you know if your brand message is confusing?
Why do we use fancy words or buzzwords? We want to sound smart. In our quest to sound smart, we sound like everyone else, confusing, and unoriginal. I think Matt Damon's character, Will, in Good Will Hunting is a good example of responding to an MIT student who is...