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Does your print collateral need a refresh?

Print Collateral: Printing press printing print stuff.

POV: You’ve just pulled out some print collateral and it stinks. Not literally. Well, maybe literally—I’ve never been in your office before. But if I were in your office now, and I saw that print piece of yours, would you be proud of it? Or would you be embarrassed by it? Because it stinks? Look, […]

Case study: Making murals for Ciminelli

Are we a marketing agency? Yes. Are we more than a marketing agency? No doubt about it. When a client comes to us for a creative solution, we go ahead and give ‘em one. Or two. Or sometimes even six or so, which is pretty good as far as creative solutions go. So even though […]

Variable data: The good, the bad, and the crazy 

Variable data: A computer displays a spreadsheet of nondescript variable data

You already know about variable data, right?   It’s a customer’s personal information—their name, gender, address, purchase history, all that stuff. In marketing, we use variable data to personalize messages to customers. Well, we don’t. But some companies do… and they really probably shouldn’t. At least in some cases. Here’s why.  Implementing variable data can come off as hokey or insincere. You’ve just received a print piece for […]

The Kaz Magazine: Delighting your customers with value-add marketing

“What a scoop!” This is something I say when I’m pretending to be a “real” writer, or like some sort of journalist (which I’m certainly not and probably never will be). But when I’m making pretend, as I’m wont to do, I’ll respond to a new or different writing assignment as a real-life marketer with […]

12 brand archetypes: What’s your brand’s personality?

12 brand archetypes: What's your brand personality?

Build your brand. Tell your story. Make a difference. You’re building your brand, eh? Nice. Whether you’re starting up or starting over, you’ll want to pinpoint a personality that makes the most sense for you and your customers. Let’s take a look at the 12 different brand archetypes, or “personalities,” that your brand could represent. […]

How to use your brand story to differentiate your graduate program 

TQS in Higher ED: Learn how to differentiate your graduate school with a compelling brand story.

Awareness. Enrollment. Alumni engagement.    At your graduate school, these are just three major points of emphasis.   But are you deploying thoughtful campaigns that command attention and inspire action?  Are you creating opportunities for people to explore everything your school has to offer?  Are you telling a compelling story that’s unique, authentic, and instantly recognizable?  At Quilted Squirrel, we understand that […]

Case Study: New Marketing Plan has WNY Blooming!

Case Study: Lockwood's Garden Center - New marketing plan has WNY blooing!

As an in-house marketer or business owner… You know the right marketing plan can: Provide guidance and consistency for your business Set a measurable framework with actionable tactics that generate interest and results Define and support your brand; shape your existing marketing But if you’re shorthanded or up against tight deadlines, these tasks are easier […]

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