Colour is a hot topic in branding, for good reason! Yep, I’m talking about colour (AGAIN!). Why?! Because it is honestly one of the hottest topics for new business owners establishing their visual brands. Now, I’ll preach it until the cows come home… there is MORE to branding than just your logo, fonts and colours. … Read more
Which type of brand specialist do you really need? When you think of a brand specialist, do you think of a graphic designer, a personal brand photographer or a copywriter? Thing is, there are brand specialists in ALL of these fields, which is kind of confusing, right?! Which one do you need?! Let’s explore the … Read more
How to effectively use the Instagram Music sticker to enhance your brand You’re more than likely using Instagram as part of your digital marketing strategy (I mean, you’d be crazy not to!). But there’s SO many bells and whistles, that it’s easy to become distracted and inadvertently veer away from your core brand messaging. Your … Read more
How to kickstart your personal brand on social media Do you relate to any of these? 👇🏻 “I don’t want to share my life on social media.” “I’m an introvert. I can’t build a personal brand.” “Do I have to show my face on my Instagram account?” “I don’t want to share my whole life … Read more
Are you hiding behind your brand? It’s a whole new world out there folks! 17 years ago (when I first started in this game), it was unheard of to share videos of yourself gardening on the weekend or making a coffee to strengthen your relationship with your audience and create a sense of trust. In … Read more
Do you have a vision for your business? If I asked you what the ultimate end goal is for your brand, would you be able to tell me what it is in a confident, cohesive sentence? We all have a vision for our business. It starts as a tiny heart flutter. Then it sparks into … Read more
Don’t be tempted to get creative. Why your brand will thank you for it. When you’re creating graphics to represent your brand, it’s tempting to stray outside the boundaries of your brand guidelines. You might see your competitors using the latest Canva templates or get distracted by a pretty colour you think might look nice … Read more
How to handpick your professional line-up to build your brand. This week I share how to handpick your professional line-up to help grow your aligned, authentic and impactful brand. If you’re in business, you’re building a brand. Whether you’re intentional about it or not, it’s happening, and your audience is forming opinions based on subliminal … Read more
What’s the first thing most people do when they start a business? Design a logo, right? It makes your business feel ‘legit’, so you choose a few colours, whack together a logo and Bob’s your Uncle. Your brand is done. Or is it? Read on and I’ll debunk the myth that a logo comes before … Read more
I’m sure you’ve heard that one of the keys to branding success is consistency. And if you haven’t, then I’m telling you right now. Shall I say it again? Brand consistency = branding success. The real mystery here is HOW to achieve brand consistency. Am I right!? Recently I asked my Hopscotch community what they’d … Read more