We all know that some colors just go better together than others and are best suited for different purposes. That’s why very few people decorate their houses in bright oranges and purples, and why so many of us love to use neutrals and shades of blue. It’s also why...
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How to Create User-Friendly Brand Guidelines
Have you ever received marketing materials from a potential partner or vendor and noticed how all of their branded materials look seamless and well-coordinated? Brand consistency is crucial to maintaining a professional look and feel throughout the organization. Brand...
Story Time: The Importance of Brand Stories
When we started Radius, it was during the lows of the Great Recession. Our founder came from the high dollar, flashy world of sports marketing, and as budgets tightened, he noticed many marketing executives and company owners struggled to determine which pieces of their...
The Power of Brand Consistency
Imagine yourself doing your weekly shopping at the store. If all the names and logos were removed from their products, which brands would you recognize? You might immediately identify the bright orange laundry detergent bottle as Tide, the red soda boxes accented with a...
Intern Article: What I’ve Learned About Design
Regardless of whether or not you aced your exam on color theory, or got a 100% on that design principles project, there are certain things about design that you just can’t learn from a textbook. Things that are a byproduct of experience, and experience only. This is not to...
Common Marketing Mistakes: Ignoring the Market
In any business, there’s always lots going on and fierce pressure to grow. As you prospect clients and seek new business, how often do you think about your existing customer base? If you’re not listening to those who already know and use your brand, you might miss...
How to Position Your Brand as a Thought Leader
Thought leadership is a buzzword that constantly gets thrown around in business circles. What exactly does it mean to be a thought leader? In short, it means you present innovative ideas and are valued source of information to your audience. The content you create offers...
Create a Meaningful Message: Risk and Reward
In today’s unpredictable social climate, companies are faced with the decision, or rather responsibility to send messages through marketing and advertising. Individuals are exposed to anywhere from 5,000 to 10,000 advertisements each day, and with over 200 billion dollars...
How to Start Marketing Your Brand Digitally
Consumers are always evolving— shifting away from the old in pursuit of the latest trends. Businesses have been slow to evolve alongside their consumers. Companies everywhere are clinging to irrelevant marketing platforms: billboards, newspaper ads or radio spots. Now,...
Ad Madness
Budweiser Since Budweiser began they have been able to provide an experience with each of their ads. With this campaign they don’t just give viewers beer; they give them a hot day at the pool with attractive women. Budweiser has stayed at the top of the field when it comes...