One does not simply create a marketing strategy out of thin air. When turning to memes and GIFs in your brand messaging, it pays off to do a little research. Who is your audience? Is the meme or GIF relevant, or are you just adding to the noise online? What is it doing for your […]
Memes and GIFS: Is This…the Future of Your Brand? Read More »
Lights, cameras, brands. Imagine your product woven seamlessly into the storyline of your favorite television show or movie. What would that look like? Can you picture the audience’s reaction after the piece is released? That was genius, they might say. Okay, time to step back to the present moment. Branded entertainment is a tricky practice, but if done right can bring your brand to new audiences and increase its public awareness. But what’s the difference between branded entertainment, branded content, and product placement? What are the benefits? We’ve compiled the tips, tricks, and information you need to get your brand on […]
Brands are ever-changing. So it’s no wonder that branding is as well. A recent report from Talkwalker and HubSpot looked at social media trends for 2020 and how these are changing the brand landscape (brandscape?) as we know it. At the top of the list is TikTok, the video virality-inducing app that is slowly taking over as one of the most influential among Gen-Zers and Millennials. As TikTok rises in popularity––with one billion videos viewed every day by its one billion users––it might be time for you to consider it as a viable brand outlet. But does your brand need to […]
It’s the launch day of your big campaign, and you’re ready. You’ve purchased the media space, researched the optimal time to reach your audience, and rewritten the content to perfection. But this isn’t a one channel launch. It is an integrated marketing campaign (IMC)––with multiple channels all working together toward the same goal––and there’s a
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It’s officially the time of year where everyone rethinks past choices and makes commitments for their future. Maybe for you, that means switching up your diet or your career. For brands, a new year can mean a suite of new trends, best practices, and new mediums. If you hold a role in the marketing industry, keeping up with 2020 branding trends is literally your job. It also means that you position your company to crush it in the new year (and, hello, new decade) ahead. We’ve compiled a list of our favorite trends in action and what to expect in […]
2020 Branding Trends: What to Expect in the New Decade Read More »
Savy Agency Contact: 541-728-8272 Email: christina@savaygency.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec 26, 2019, Bend, Oregon — Bend, Oregon’s longest-standing digital marketing agency, Savy Agency, moves a block down into Bend’s Box Factory as an integral step in the agency’s continued growth. The move tripled the amount of space in comparison to their Mill Quarter office.
Privacy is not just a buzzword. It’s a necessary right for consumers and one that the internet bypasses or ignores all too often. The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) goes into effect on January 1, 2020, and is raising questions about privacy online and personalized ads. We’ve outlined what the CCPA is, what it means for
CCPA: How Californians Are Opting Out of Personalized Ads Read More »
“Audio is just a great medium for advertising because it’s personal, and it’s all happening in your imagination.” The human body has five basic senses: sight, smell, touch, taste, and hearing. In today’s world, companies are engaging these five senses like never before. But hearing is taking center stage. With people always on the move,
Sonic Identity: Could Sound Be the Secret to a Strong Brand Identity? Read More »
Brands are dynamic, developing things. For those in marketing, brand consistency is the end-all-be-all. If you can achieve a streamlined look, feel, and essence, you are doing something right. However, it would be a big mistake to think consistency is achieved simply by slapping a logo throughout your social channels and collateral. Visual branding is important. But so is your copy, tone, context, and audience. At its most basic, “brand consistency is the delivery of brand messaging in line with the brand identity, values, and strategy over time.” We know, easier said than done. Consistency is not an exact science, […]
What Is Brand Consistency, and How Can You Achieve It? Read More »
Gone are the days that marketers can broadcast the same message across three social media platforms and expect a positive consumer response. The best channels connect you with your brand champions and allow you to represent your brand voice accurately. So how do you cut the fat and choose the best social media marketing channels for your brand? This answer won’t surprise most you: research, analytics, and data hold the keys to optimizing your social media presence. In other words, strategy. The evolution of social media marketing For many marketers, it’s hard to remember a time before social media. Today […]
How to Be Heard: Choosing Your Brand’s Best Social Media Channels Read More »
