The Effectiveness of Brand Mascots

When you are thinking of creating a brand, creating a visual image is very important. This can include logo and website design as well as custom design packaging. But what can make a brand really stand out is a mascot. These can help to personify a brand, and, for some, these mascots can become embedded in our memories representing an important part of our lives and culture. Find out more about what makes a lovable mascot. To ensure your brand will endear itself to consumers, consult San Diego branding and design experts, Lien Design.

Here are some ways mascots work to effectively promote your brand:

Making Customer Service a Part of Your Branding Strategy

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Customer service is a very important part of doing business. Your business can offer a variety of great services, but it all comes down to a point of contact, making sure your customers are dealing with someone polite and knowledgeable who can find the best product for them and that they can make stress free purchases from your company. For some businesses, customer service can even be an important part of their marketing campaign. Read on to find out more about how you can make the customer service aspect of your marketing make your company shine. For more information on how you can show your business in its best light, consult graphic design and branding experts, San Diego’s Lien Design.

When and How to Pick a New Name for Your Business

Thou shalt create a recognizable face for your company. That’s probably one of the big ones in the top Ten Commandments of branding...and a company’s name is the single most identifiable component of a brand. That’s why making the decision to change your brand’s name is one that should not be taken lightly. However, there are times when a change becomes necessary. In this article, we will look at some situations that may call for a brand name change. Thinking of making a brand name change but not sure if it’s the right move? Consult the experts at San Diego graphic design and branding company Lien Design.

Brand Guidelines and What They Should Include

When you are creating your marketing campaign, there are key elements that should be included. Although your logo and website design package should be among these elements, there are certain factors that are more intrinsic to your brand and a company that does not include these components may be missing out on the potential to attract a wider audience of consumers to their brand. Read on to learn about some key elements that you should include in your marketing campaign. If you are working on creating branding for your product, consult the experts at San Diego’s graphic design and branding company Lien Design.

Attaining That Number One Position in Brand Image and Reputation

The sales field is very competitive, and it seems like smaller brands always have their eye on number one. Brands vie for top positioning and sometimes it seems impossible to obtain. Brands may look at factors like the taste or effectiveness of a product, its custom design packaging, its website and logo design…and still not be able to come up with the reason why their product is not able to knock their competitors out of that number one spot.

Branding Tips for the Holidays

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The holidays can mean different things to different people. For some, it’s a time to get together with people we care about, for others, it’s a time to give and get gifts; for some it’s a time of reflection while for others, it’s all about not having to go to work for a couple of days! But for businesses, it’s a time to make money! But, not all companies see dollar signs during the holidays. While some products may be flying off the shelves, others may suffer by not having the proper marketing to ensure they will stand out during the holiday season. Consult expert branding and marketing companies like San Diego’s Lien Design to ensure a successful holiday season for your brand.

The Santa’s Workshop Brand and Why It is So Successful!

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Now that the Christmas season is upon us, it’s time to recognize one of the most successful brands in the world…Santa’s Workshop! Although this company is likely to be at it’s best during the months of November and December, its success during those months is enough to ensure that it holds the ranking as one of the world’s most influential brands. Read on to find out why this company is able to hold this title throughout the 240 years it has existed. Consult San Diego’s branding and graphic design specialists Lien Design to find out more about successfully branding your company.

Brand Image and Reputation: What’s the Difference?

Brand image and reputation are both tightly linked, but they are not the same thing. Understanding the difference between the two can help companies to focus and prioritize in relation to how they are being perceived by customers. This can be especially important when looking to make data driven public relations decisions. Read on to find out more about the differences between image and reputation and how having this knowledge can help your company. If you are looking to make an important decision that may affect the image or reputation of your company, consult an expert marketing design company like San Diego’s Lien Design to get you on the right path.

How to Find a Reasonable Price Point for Your Product

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Pricing is one of the most important components in making your product a success. It is one of the most important factors in what consumers consider when purchasing a product. But, for many people, it’s not always about getting the lowest priced products. Customers also want to know they are getting a good value for their money and buying a quality product. This article will review what you need to look at when you are creating a price point for the product you are selling. If you need to consult experts about creating a price point for your product, or need any other sort of advice concerning your company’s branding, whether it be graphic design packaging or product branding, consult San Diego’s Lien Design.

Factoring Price into Marketing

When customers are looking to buy a product, the price of the product and the budget of the consumer are always a deciding factor in the purchase. But cheaper isn’t always better. In fact, considering the way the economy has evolved, most consumers can not be defined as either luxury or economy shoppers. Despite the budget that consumers have, they want to be sure they are getting the best value for their money and it is up to companies that are selling these products to educate customers so that they feel confident that they are buying something that is worth investing in. If you need to know the best way to make your customers feel they are getting their money’s worth, consult San Diego design branding agency, Lien Design.

Developing a Brand Purpose

In order to develop a brand purpose, it’s probably most important to understand what a brand purpose it. It’s more than what the brand does, it’s how the company intends to change the world for the better. This is something that should apply to every aspect of your company and be based on the passions of the company. Finding your brand’s purpose and being able to develop it through marketing isn’t always easy. If you need help in developing a brand’s purpose, you may want to consult a reputable branding and graphic design company like San Diego’s Lien Design. They will help you with all aspects of marketing including brand purpose, package design for products, logo brand design and more.

The Rules of Brand Management

Are there any rules to brand management? Well, maybe or maybe not. Rules were meant to be broken and, perhaps to some extent, taking a risk can help. However, there are some vague principles that brands should try to adhere to. In this article we will discuss those rules in an attempt to outline a wise branding strategy. If you need help with building a marketing campaign for your company, whether you are working on custom design packaging or website and logo design, consult San Diego graphic design and branding company, Lien Design.

11 Horribly Offensive Vintage Ads That Would Never Be Printed Today

Yikes, what were they thinking?!

Although it may seem lately that we're socially at an all time low, one look at the design of these vintage advertisements and you'll realize how far we've come.

There's no denying we still have a long way to go to, but at least you can appreciate that misogyny and racism are no longer commonplace in today's advertising. Well, at least they're not as obvious and blatant about it...

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Now that you've seen all the cringeworthy ads from the past, contact us at Lien Design for appropriate design that will actually sell your product! We specialize in packaging design, advertising, marketing, logo design and brand development. Contact us today for a FREE ESTIMATE.

Digital Marketing 101!

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With technological advances being made every day, the internet is becoming more and more central to our world, and marketing is no exception. Digital marketing is an essential part of the branding process. But digital marketing goes beyond just web design branding. There are many other kinds of digital marketing as well. This article will look more closely at digital marketing and what it entails. California branding and design company Lien Design can help your company with digital marketing and any of your other branding needs.

How to Deal with Negative Customer Reviews

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There’s no doubt about it...the internet is one of the most powerful tools when it comes to advertising your brand. But it’s a tool that can work for you or against you...and when it works against you, it can be a dangerous thing. Negative customer reviews can really hurt a business. A great graphic design and branding company like San Diego’s Lien Design, can help you overcome negative reviews on the internet.

How to Incorporate Humor Into Branding

If you are looking to get a customer’s attention while marketing your product, humor is a great way to do it. People love to laugh and, research shows that humorous ads can resonate highly among consumers who are looking at brand advertising. Whether you are looking at custom design packaging or web design, there are always ways to incorporate humor into the branding process. If you want to create a humorous marketing campaign, San Diego graphic design and branding company, Lien Design can help you incorporate comical elements into your marketing.

Are You Losing Focus of Your Company’s Branding?

The business of sales is difficult and anyone that is in it for the long haul may see different trends in sales of certain products. If you are stuck in a slump, you may want to look at your branding to see if it is to blame. It could be your logo and packaging design, it could be your web design, or it could be any number of reasons. Working with an experienced branding and graphic design company like San Diego’s Lien Design can help keep your products from falling into an economic slump due to marketing. In any case, if you feel like your company may have a decrease in sales because of branding, here are some things you may want to consider.

How to Write an Effective Marketing Email

Branding is an important consideration in every aspect of the marketing process. With an increased reliance on the virtual world in marketing, emails are a key part of reaching out to your customer base. This article will explore the most effective way to write a marketing email. To be sure your emails are doing all they can in promoting your product or company, it is a wise choice to reach out to marketing design companies. San Diego’s Lien Design is a premier branding and graphic designing agency that can help you to this end.

Why a Brand Story Can Be the Most Effective Way to Sell Your Product

When you are marketing a product, things like logo design packages and package label design are all things that need to be considered. But one of the most important aspects of your branding is your brand story. Every brand has a story, and some may be more compelling than others, but being able to develop that story, and consolidate it into a marketable message, can be an important part of acquiring customers. If you are looking to develop a brand story for your product or company, San Diego branding and graphic design company, Lien Design, will be able to help you to realize that goal. Read on to find out why a brand story can be a powerful marketing tool.

How to Popularize Your Brand

When you are trying to market your product, it is important to get to be a household name. If customers are familiar with a product, they will start to think of it as trustworthy; one that has been around enough to be well known. That’s why it’s important for companies to get their names out there. A company like San Diego graphic design and branding company, Lien Design can offer some ways to help popularize your brand and make it one that is used in more consumer households.