Proactive Crisis Management Strategies for the Digital Age

Crisis Management

In today’s hyper-connected world, news travels faster than ever. One tweet (can we still call it a ‘tweet’ now?) can go viral in seconds, a negative review can ripple across the internet, and an unexpected event can put your brand under the spotlight – for better or worse. While many businesses are great at celebrating … Read more

What is Ethical Marketing, and How Should Your Business Embrace It?

Ethical Marketing

Ethical marketing has become a key differentiator for brands in an era when consumers are more informed and values-driven than ever. It extends beyond selling products to building trust, fostering transparency, and prioritising social responsibility. Ethical marketing is crucial for businesses looking to develop long-term customer loyalty and a strong reputation. So, what exactly is … Read more

Implementing Your Editorial Style Guide: The Key for Consistent Comms

Implementing your editorial style guide

Your editorial style guide is crucial to the communications side of your business. When it comes to implementing your editorial style guide, it’s crucial that everyone adheres to the style guide, your communications are consistent, and you know everyone is on the same page. Creating your editorial style guide (sometimes called a language guide) is … Read more

The Reputation-Reality Gap: Does Your Brand Meet Expectations?

Reputation-reality

The reputation-reality gap is a long-held theory that occurs when a brand’s or individual’s reputation doesn’t match reality. Reputation is essentially a matter of stakeholder perception, and reality is the truth. With an influx of consumer demand regarding corporate social responsibility, we’re seeing more and more cases of whitewashing, greenwashing, and businesses essentially not fulfilling … Read more

How to Use an Acquisition Campaign to Scale Your Business

Customer acquisition is one of the most critical goals for any growing business, and one of the hardest to get right. It’s not just about getting your name out there; it’s about turning strangers into loyal customers through the right messaging, strategy, and execution. That’s where acquisition campaigns come in. In this blog, we look … Read more

The Importance of Online Reputation Management

Online reputation

When it comes to business, there is nothing more important than building and protecting your brand’s reputation. In most industries, people tend to search for a business online or ask for a recommendation from a friend. In both instances, people often have a quick scan of the suggested business’ online presence. If you find a … Read more

Influencers: How and Why? Are They Right for Your Biz?

Infleuncers

Influencers have a big part to play when it comes to the merging of word-of-mouth marketing and traditional paid ads. This hybrid of paid brand awareness may not always be given the best wrap, but if you get it right and partner with a credible and quality influencer, you may find that this partnership is … Read more

5 Signs it’s Time to Rebrand

Fotograf HQ Rebrand

It’s true, an up-to-date and consistent brand identity could be the difference between a customer choosing you over a competitor. According to a survey by Lucidpress and Demand Metric, consistently presented brands are 3-4 times more likely to enjoy excellent brand visibility than those with an inconsistent brand presentation. A consistent brand builds recognition and … Read more

Why Brand Consistency is Key

You’ve probably heard the phrase ‘brand consistency is key’ when it comes to branding, but have you ever really considered why it’s so important? Quite often, an ad will come on TV or the radio and I instantly know what brand the ad is for before the logo appears, or the name is announced. I’m … Read more