In this blog, we’re going to cover brand voice. This is an important component of developing a brand. The definition of brand voice is… If you’re thinking we don’t sound like ourselves, you’re right. Let’s try that again: When you think about a favorite brand, what comes to mind? Maybe it’s the visual aspects – their logo or the memorable color palette used on everything from web to print ads. But there’s so much more to brand than visuals alone. There’s also the verbal component made up of many moving parts. If you think about it, a brand is like READ MORE >>
Let’s end this first quarter with a dash of BOLD, why don’t we? It’s time for an ODEA favorite. That’s right, BOLD marketing we admire! If this is your first time checking out our series – welcome! Below you’ll find each ODEAite sharing their favorite example of BOLD marketing for the quarter. Now on to the BOLD! JJ’s pick… McDonald’s “Inner Child” Ad Why is it BOLD? We may be reaching the spring season, and for some, the snow has melted. But travel back to this past holiday season with me. Oh, and bring some tissues with you. McDonald’s released READ MORE >>
Have you found yourself finally having a breakthrough with your social media engagement, only to see those numbers come crashing down the next week? You’re not alone! But who’s to blame? Truth be told social media algorithms. All social media platforms are making adjustments to their inner workings regularly – hey, they need to boost their engagement too! And because social media platforms don’t give you a handbook on how to be successful with their algorithms, we thought it would help to share what we’ve learned. Read on for tips and tricks to cut through the clutter, leverage social media algorithms to READ MORE >>
Did you hear the news about our new series? Every Thursday, we’re uploading a quick tutorial to help you spiff up your tech game. Our videos are 3 minutes or less and designed to make your life (and work!) easier. From LinkedIn and YouTube hacks to Adobe Photoshop secrets, we have a tech tip for everyone. Find all of our tech tip videos on YouTube. And don’t forget to follow us on our social pages so you can see what new tech tip we’re sharing every Thursday! READ MORE >>
Color in branding is powerful. So powerful that most of us can look at a color palette and recognize the brand it represents. Think about Tiffany blue, John Deere green, or the instantly recognizable Coca-Cola red. Is anyone feeling thirsty? And although being aesthetically pleasing to the eye is a concern when choosing a brand color, it’s not the only deciding factor. Color impacts the way we perceive a brand and can have a powerful effect on our emotions as consumers. Have you ever seen an advertisement and instantly felt happy, powerful, calm or even sad? It’s not a coincidence. READ MORE >>
Back in January 2020, we made some BOLD predictions on what we expected technology, specifically virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), to look like in 12 months. New and improved glasses and headsets, haptic feedback, augmented audio, the possibilities were endless, and we were PUMPED for it. Then came coronavirus and many tech companies pushed pause while others sped up their development as connecting virtually became the de facto way of doing business. It certainly proved even a pandemic can’t stop innovation. More companies are implementing VR/AR as a way to work as a team while keeping employees safe. READ MORE >>
December 15, 2020 feels like a late date to be posting thoughts on how to create your marketing budget for 2021. But with the economists and numbers people projecting so many different models for economic recovery (like these), creating ODEA’s own marketing budget before now left me feeling like half fortune teller and half contortionist. So, if like me you’ve got planning and budgeting on the rinse-and-repeat cycle, here are three tips for your next round of updates. Highs and Lows ODEA’s 2021 marketing budget could legitimately be called bi-polar. When I’m feeling optimistic – let’s hear it for the READ MORE >>
The last few months have been all about the videos and we’re not mad about it. Grab a bowl of popcorn and check out a few of our favorite BOLD video projects from 2020. READ MORE >>
When we reflect on our 2020 marketing predictions, the word pandemic was certainly not in the mix. Never in a million years could we have anticipated a worldwide lockdown and the ripple effect COVID-19 had on every facet of our lives. And after the craziness of the past nine months (that felt like five years), maybe we’re bonkers for even thinking about trying to predict marketing trends in 2021. But if you know us, you know we’re all about making BOLD moves. So, we’ll take our chances. Here’s our hot take on marketing trends to keep your eyes on in READ MORE >>