This new year, we’re looking for things that inspire joy, hope, and creativity. Today we’re turning our creative eye to our own industry, and we have to say, we’re excited about the possibilities! Here are a few of the trends in design and marketing that inspire us.
Here's insight180's step-by-step guide on how to craft your own 12-month social media calendar tailored to your annual goals. Social media has become a cornerstone of B2B and nonprofit marketing strategies, yet creating content on the fly can feel overwhelming and lead to inconsistent posting. The 12-month social media calendar acts as a roadmap for strategic, organized, and impactful presence online.
Taking time for reflection can help personal and professional growth. As you head into the new year, make time to pause and reflect on the past year, the lessons learned, wins achieved, and goals you'd like to continue to work towards. These prompts can help you get started.
Throughout the 24 years we've been in business as a branding and design firm, we’ve seen many organizations refresh their brands with new websites, messaging, and logos. We’re no different. We’ve tweaked and refreshed the insight180 brand several times, as a way to commemorate a shift in focus or celebrate a new chapter for the business. Each time, we’ve approached the process similarly to the way we would advise our clients if they were considering a logo refresh. If you're considering refreshing your logo, read about when and why you may want to do this sooner than later.
When was the last time you checked your social media metrics? Not just your company’s page, but your personal LinkedIn, Facebook, or Instagram pages? People want to engage with – and be inspired by – people, not companies. Allowing your audience to get to know you first helps them decide if they want to invest their time and money in your product or services. When done right, an active personal presence on social media can be an effective form of networking which can bring in leads and new clients for your business. So how do you know that what you are posting on your pages is resonating with those potential clients? Social media metrics. Read this blog post to learn more.
Whether you’re a small business striving for growth or a seasoned B2B company looking to stay ahead, reviewing and updating your marketing SOPs and Best Practices can make all the difference. Here are five essential steps to ensure your marketing efforts stay relevant, effective, and aligned with your business goals.
Choosing a name for your business is one of the most important decisions you will make. Regardless of your industry, it needs to make an impression. Be memorable. Maybe have a little something to do with what you do. You might want it to be somewhat catchy or clever. Regardless of the vibe, what’s most important is that you are able to craft a narrative around your name that resonates with your identity, connects with your audience, and stands the test of time. At insight180, we understand the power of a name because we’ve been helping to name businesses, processes, and events for more than 20 years.
Out of all of the social platforms out there, LinkedIn is the best when it comes to promoting a professional presence, maintaining industry relationships, building new networks, and creating brand awareness. While it’s useful to know successful strategies for optimizing your LinkedIn business page, there is equal value in knowing what kinds of posting habits can hurt your brand too. Read our latest blog post for Part Two in our LinkedIn series to learn about the top seven things we discourage our insight180 clients from doing on LinkedIn. Read more here.
When it comes to making an impact on LinkedIn, building your brand awareness should be a priority. Whether you're a seasoned industry leader or a budding startup, mastering the art of LinkedIn branding is key to elevating your brand and unlocking new opportunities in the digital landscape. Here are insight180’s top ten essential strategies for optimizing your LinkedIn business page to leverage the platform to its full potential.
Instead of a new year’s resolutions for your business, try setting a new year’s intention. A simple phrase that reminds you of your goals all year long. Here are five steps and some questions to get you started.
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month and what better way to acknowledge it than by brushing up on your WordPress security best practices?! After all, you’ve put a lot of time, energy, and money into your website over the years. Don’t you think it’s worth protecting? Here are five best practices for keeping your WordPress website safe from hackers.
When it comes to marketing and communications there’s lots of talk about brand alignment, core values, and brand authenticity. The truth is, those have always been important, but the more virtual and online our lives have become, the more we seek genuine connection and authenticity. Your customers, audience, or clientele need experiences that are transparent, real, and engaging. They want trust in the buying experience and the brands they support to – quite frankly, my dear – give a damn.
