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Apple users around the world wait patiently for the newest software update like kids wait to open presents on Christmas morning. With changes to layout, functionality, and a slew of new, fun features, it’s always exciting to see what the newest ios update will hold.
Apple recently released their ios 15 update with a variety of new features users are buzzing about. One of the biggest updates to come with the new software system is changes to FaceTime. With spatial audio, and portrait mode now available on FaceTime calls, connecting with those who are far away feels more natural than ever. In addition, users can now use SharePlay to listen to songs together, watch their favorite show at the same time, and even share their screen to view things in sync. The new Spotlight feature allows users to locate text and handwriting in photos that can be copied in addition to being able to search photos by location, people, scenes, or objects.
While all these features are fun and exciting to Apple users, marketers aren’t as excited about the new ios 15 update. With new mail privacy features, email marketing has become harder to track and is leaving advertising agencies looking for new ways to connect with their audience.
Can you remember the time you landed your first whale? The client you never thought you’d get because your team was seemingly too small among big fish or the RFP you went for with hesitation because geographic isolation seemingly separates businesses in small towns from business in large cities? How did you feel? Why did you stand out as the right team to fit the bill of a new project?
As a small, locally-owned business ourselves, Robert Sharp & Associates understands the immense time that goes into planning and hosting a successful event. We work with clients all throughout the year to help plan events such as the Central States Fair, Heart Ball, The South Dakota State Fair, and most recently added to our roster Patriot Day.
At RSA, we want each and every one of our clients to be successful, and we go above and beyond to do everything in our power to make sure that happens. So, when RSA was approached by the City of Box Elder to sponsor their upcoming Patriot Day celebration, our CEO Robert Sharp had an idea. Instead of becoming a paid sponsor of their event, RSA decided that we would help them market Patriot Day to the public. Our agency has a long-term relationship with the City of Box Elder and has worked with them on many projects. To us, this was a way to not only help support a wonderful event, but also build an even stronger relationship with our client.
In our last blog, the team at Robert Sharp & Associates discussed the importance of building a brand for your company. We discussed why creating an effective, memorable brand is a must-do to make your company stand out and build trust with your customers. If you missed it, you can read it here.
One of the key components of creating a memorable brand for your company is creating and implementing a defined brand guide. A brand guide is a document that helps ensure all content, graphics, web designs, and digital marketing ads your business creates maintain a cohesive look and feel. Essentially, it is a way to guarantee any materials being produced by your company align with the image you’ve created for your brand.
So what needs to be in a brand guide, and how can you build a successful one? Keep reading to discover the key components you need to create a successful brand guide for your business.
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