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Ducks in a row, or squirrels running amok?

We love this visual. Not because we enjoy a good story at our clients expense, but it really does relate to everyday brand management for many organizations. We hear stories everyday. Many of our clients are spending too much money on everyday, non-important design projects (internal marketing...

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Are you expecting too much from a DAM?

In helping hundreds of companies implement tech to build their brand, including Digital Asset Management (DAM) systems, we've learned what makes some solutions more effective than others. Most of the time, it's not the DAM itself, nor a specific technology platform, that determines the success....

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I think this clip art will paint the picture perfectly

Writing a piece on technology or AI that is taking over the World? When it's done, you search for imagery or clip art to add to the piece. Your branding and marketing team is probably yelling “Nooooooooooo!” While some people may think clip art is cute, it's better suited for personal use and kept...

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The CEO saw our old logo at a golf tournament.

Sponsorships can be a brand manager's best friend and worst enemy. Sports events, industry conferences, or job fairs all share great brand-building potential, and sometimes fly below brand compliance radar.  Why is that? It usually comes down to habits and planning (or lack thereof). Sometimes,...

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