When we begin working with a new client, one of our first steps is category research.
We dive into the eco system of their competitive space. We focus on who the leaders are and what they’re doing that’s worked for them. We study emerging trends and see how they can apply to our client’s challenges.
This process is far from unique to us. Actually, we assume that just about everyone else does this, too.
Category research is important. It's mandatory, but it's not where the heavy lifting takes place. If we believed it was, we’d end up creating advertising that looked and sounded just like every other advertisement in the rest of the category.
Grilling season is upon us. Actually, I need to buy one myself. Ads are beginning to remind me that I need one. They’re timely, so they’ve gotten that part right, but in all of these advertisements there isn’t one reason I’ve been given to buy a particular brand of grill, and that’s where these ads have failed. Each message I see continues to remind me of the need.
I can see the sun. I can see the snow melting. I know it’s March. I know there’s a need, and at some point in the next month, I’m going to buy one.
It begs the question, who’s grill will their advertisement end up selling me?
If you want your brand to stay with people, I suggest that you say something about it that no one else can. That kind of creative problem requires research into the brand, and only the brand.
Ivory Soap floats. It has many other qualities, but it’s the one that floats. Because such a unique truth was uncovered, we knew what to think of Ivory Soap for.
Would a specialist land on such a memorable solution?
Your reputation is everything. That’s why your business should have a custom logo.
Let’s face it, there’s an endless supply of fonts, icons and clip-art available at our disposal.
That’s the good news. But when it comes to your logo, it can also be detrimental.
Some people say, “we can turn around your logo in a day.” If you hear those words, we have some very simple advice, run.
A custom logo will take more time to create. And the investment you make will pay you back for years.
Why is this so important? It’s very simple. You get one chance to make a first impression.
A well, thought out logo will speak to your customers without saying a word. It becomes a positive introduction that can have a lasting effect on your bottom-line. On the flip-side, a generic logo speaks volumes, too. It says I don’t really care.
Your name is your first impression, and your life’s work directly follows it.
Present it with pride.
Present it with true craftsmanship.
Present it like your success depends on it — because it really does.
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