Welcome to our branding and marketing blog
This is the best place to learn how we think as creative and strategic communicators. You’ll find various observations and best practices about branding, design, client relations, and communications, in general. We try to keep things instructive and advisory. However, we can’t guarantee that there won’t be a rant or rave once in a while. So, please cut us some slack.
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Startup branding needs to be done right out of the gate
by Step2 Branding & Design
All of the research, hard work, time, talent, and money invested in starting a new business should never be taken lightly. It’s too bad many early-stage businesses and startups fall short when it comes to brand building.
Branding and marketing blog posts
If I’ve told you once…
Consistency, frequency and, of course, clarity are each critical to having your value statement penetrate the marketplace and gain traction. And, without traction, you cannot build momentum.
A close relationship is essential
Delivering effective creative communications is not just about cool pictures and clever headlines. A strategic relationship is critical to the success of any creative effort. And that requires a relationship of proximity.
Ever been sold a bill of goods?
Sure, when you go to the local fast food joint, you know that what you see on the menu isn’t really what you’re getting. Perhaps, we’ve become accustomed to being misled to the point where it’s no longer misleading.



