Over the years, I’ve watched “green” printing practices evolve from being an afterthought to becoming a fact of life, an expectation. Like it or not, sustainability has become an underlying theme that has grown in importance throughout the last decade. Clients today expect and demand sustainable choices. And, as the designer, I have the power to help clients find better solutions which will help them reach their sustainability goals without having to sacrifice or compromise on the “wow-factor.” Eco-consciousness doesn’t have to get in the way of the quality or creativity of the final product. There are many ways to approach a responsibly printed solution that you can be proud of.
What Makes a Meaningful Brand?
What Makes a Meaningful Brand?
When you think of a meaningful brand you might envision an organization that is philanthropic, transparent, socially and ethically responsible. While these are all pieces of what it means to be a meaningful brand, the relationship between the audience and brands are changing and in a nutshell, it means brands need to work a lot harder to be meaningful to their audiences. In order to beat the competition, a brand’s products or services not only must meet their customers’ needs, they also need to appeal to the things that their audience cares about and can implement into their daily lives.
Conscious Leadership Connection
Conscious leadership. . . .and what makes a great client
Insight180 has been in business for almost 15 years, and during that time we’ve worked with so many different kinds of clients. From startups, restaurants, brewers, retailers and solopreneurs to large membership organizations, public-private partnerships, Fortune 500 companies and international nonprofits, we have been very fortunate to work with some truly great ones. Lately we’ve been focusing on advisory firms in the business-to-business arena, or those who sell the “invisible” — a complex service, consulting, program or idea.
When the brand waters get muddy
Company ABC is a tech consulting firm in the secure government contracting space that promotes a fundraising event for a highly respected, well run charity for rehabilitating soldiers injured abroad. The veteran owners and many of their clients care passionately about the cause, and the thousands of dollars they contribute directly impact those in need of immediate assistance. Their contribution fills a vast funding deficit and gives the charity a much needed financial boost. And, it serves as an expression of Company ABC’s brand. They pride themselves on their integrity, reputation and transparency, and their commitment to their clients, country and community is evident in their brand from the way they provide services to the way they demonstrate giving back.