Marketing Foundations
Your Brand Guidelines Are Stuck in 2014
Rigid brand guidelines from 2014 no longer work in today's messy, multi-channel world. The most effective brands focus on consistent character rather than visual uniformity, empowering teams with principles that enable surprising, attention-grabbing expressions while maintaining a solid foundation.
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Marketing Foundations
Are You Making Your Brand Invisible?
Many B2B brands dilute themselves trying to appeal to everyone, resulting in forgettable "professional but approachable" positioning. Strong brands make strategic choices, stand for something specific, and accept they're not for everyone—because passion beats indifference.
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Marketing Foundations
What Your Marketing "Pause" Could Actually Cost You
Every day you're not marketing, competitors are claiming your market share. Boston Consulting Group found it costs $1.85 to regain every $1.00 saved from brand cuts. Here's how to quantify what inaction is really costing.
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Marketing Trends
CI Design Weighs In On The Latest Controversial Logo Redesign - YES, THAT ONE
Everyone's talking about that controversial logo redesign. Wanting to avoid FOMO at all costs, we're finally ready to share our position on the rebrand that has everyone clutching their pearls.
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Marketing Trends
The 5 Content Sources You Should Consider for Your Strategy
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Marketing Foundations
Marketing: Stop Trying to Be Sales
Marketing isn’t sales-lite. Most buyers decide before they show intent, so if you’re waiting for leads, you’re already too late. Stop chasing MQLs and start building brands.
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Marketing Trends
B2B Employee-Generated Content Programs: Are They Worth It?
Explore how employee-generated content boosts B2B credibility, trust, and visibility while fueling your content strategy and brand voice.
Read Article5 Old School Marketing Rules We’re Breaking On Purpose
Not all rules are made to be broken, but as marketers, there are always exceptions. We're breaking these old-school rules on purpose. And if you're reading this, we dare you to join us. Come on, let's cause a ruckus.
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Marketing Trends
How to Garner B2B User-Generated Content
B2B and B2C marketing differ in approach but share strategies. User-generated content is common in B2C, however it can also be leveraged in B2B marketing. Learn how UGC can expand your business’ reach.
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