Throughout the last decade, the umbrella of messaging channels we call social media has developed at warp speed. In Facebook’s early days, nobody would have guessed that the time-waster of a website would become such an integral part of the way we do business in the modern world. With descendants like Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn […]
Category: Branding
Why is Building Relationships Important?
We’ve all heard the phrase “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” While this idea might be underselling how important it is to be well-versed on what exactly your company offers and what helps you stand out from the competition, it accurately describes just how important having a strong professional network can […]
Why is Social Responsibility Important?
You’ve got a solid product, a loyal customer base, and a great sense of brand identity. So what’s missing? One of the most overlooked aspects of a successful business plan is corporate social responsibility. Giving back to the community can not only positively impact society, but improve the public image of your company, […]
Brand Promise
We all can think of brands who have a promise to their customers… stumped? Let’s define what a brand promises is, why it’s important and then talk about a few of the iconic brand promises. Brand promise is similar to brand values and purpose – it is the connection between their perception of what your […]
Brand Voice
As we continue on this brand strategy series, our next topic is brand voice. All brands have a voice… even if you may not be aware of it. No, it doesn’t mean a sound effect, a song, or anything that necessarily has to do with audio. It’s all about the tone of your brand communications […]
Brand Difference
Brand positioning, much like brand perception, is referring to where your brand appears in the mind of a customer. This as well, should be included in your brand strategy. Differentiation or positioning, is attempting to create a niche for your brand that separates the company from the competitors in the market. In today’s business world, […]
Brand Perception
Brand perception is all based off of your customers attitude toward your brand. Perception is the perceived value of your brand and you want this to be positive! Haven’t you heard the saying: the company is only as good as the customers perceive it to be?! Don’t lose sight of our previous post on Brand […]
Brand Strategy: Why is it important?
In the upcoming weeks, Encite International, will be posting content in a series on branding. As stated in a previous blog post, many companies reach out to local marketing agencies to assist them with their brand needs. But why? How important is brand strategy for company? Brand strategy is the guiding light behind a company, […]
Differentiate Yourself From Your Competitors
When narrowing down to a niche it can be tricky for any company. Now only are there niches in terms of target market to pick from, but there is also a niche for the products/services the company offers. It is important to understand the process on how to make strategic decisions on how to differentiate […]
Influencer Marketing
2017 was proven to be wildly successful in the new trend of Influencer Marketing. Influencer marketing involves marketing products, services, and brands with people who have an ability to sway customers to buy. This ability to influence can be derived from a number of reasons: popularity, reputation, or even the expertise of the individual. Fortunately […]