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ISSUE #003 - August 2023


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What's New On the Podcast

πŸŽ™Ep 047 How to Be A Great Boss​

πŸŽ™Ep 046 Personal Branding: Why you NEED it!​

πŸŽ™Ep 045: Marketing Strategies with John Gumas (Video!!)

Current Trends In Marketing

Web design tips for an outstanding website in 2023
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πŸ”Έ Keep your homepage minimalistic and free of clutter

πŸ”Έ Design with visual hierarchy in mind

πŸ”Έ Create easy to read website content

πŸ”Έ Ensure your site is easy to navigate

πŸ”Έ Stay mobile friendly

​Source: Wix​


Networking & Events

​R.I.S.E Networking Event - August 25​

Public Speaking for Business Owners and Professionals

​Heritage Network BNI Chapter​

Every Tuesday 7:15a at Redstone Atrium. Breakfast is Included!

​HSV Chamber After Hours Event​

See All August Events


Small Business Learning

Digital Courses and E-Books from Face To Face Marketing to assist you as you build your own Marketing Strategy. Click each image for details.

A Digital Course in Marketing from Face To Face Marketing
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Master networking events and get real results.
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An E-Book by Vicki to help you create content for your website!
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Marketing News You Can Use!

Unleashing the Power of Effective Branding:

A Guide to Captivating your Ideal Client Community

Welcome to the captivating world of branding, where the magic happens and businesses thrive! In this article, we'll embark on a journey to uncover the secrets of effective branding, focusing on your ideal client community. We'll also take a look at some typical branding mistakes and reveal a better way to manage them. So, fasten your seatbelts, and let's dive in!

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The Power of Effective Branding

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Branding is like a love letter to your ideal clients. It's the art of creating a unique and memorable identity that resonates with your target audience. When done right, effective branding has the power to transform mere customers into loyal fans and brand advocates. Picture this: your client community eagerly spreading the word about your brand, like a pack of enthusiastic cheerleaders on a mission. Now, that's the kind of power branding holds!

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Typical Branding Blunders (and How to Fix Them)

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Mistake #1: Being a Copycat Commotion

Ah, the temptation to imitate your competitors! It's like wearing your ex's old clothes – it never ends well. Your brand deserves to stand out in the crowd, not blend in like a chameleon at a disco party. Instead of copying others, focus on what makes your brand unique. Reveal your brand's personality, values, and story, and let them shine like the sun through the clouds on a cloudy day!

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Ditch the copycat syndrome and embrace your brand's distinctiveness. Unearth your brand's superpowers, whether it's exceptional customer service, innovative solutions, or a quirky personality. Be authentic and let your true colors shine through. Remember, the world needs more originals, not clones!

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Mistake #2: A Logo That's Lost in Translation

Your logo is the face of your brand, and you don't want it to resemble a Picasso painting gone wrong. Avoid the mistake of creating a logo that's confusing, cluttered, or downright cringe-worthy. Keep it simple, memorable, and reflective of your brand's essence. Remember, a well-designed logo can work wonders, while a poorly executed one can leave your audience scratching their heads.

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Your logo should be a visual storyteller, capturing the essence of your brand in a single glance. Seek the help of a professional designer who can create a logo that embodies your brand's personality, values, and aspirations. A well-crafted logo will leave a lasting impression and become the symbol of your brand's greatness.

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Mistake #3: Ignoring the Power of Consistency

Consistency is key, my friends! Don't be that brand that changes its colors, fonts, and tone of voice like a chameleon changes colors. It's confusing, and your audience will feel like they're caught in a never-ending game of "Where's Waldo?" Instead, develop clear brand guidelines and stick to them. Consistency breeds familiarity, trust, and an unbreakable bond with your ideal client community. Hire a professional that can guide you through this and deliver a logo graphic that works well with the dimensions for various digital and print applications.

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Consistency is the secret sauce that binds your brand together. Create brand guidelines that encompass your brand's visual identity, tone of voice, and messaging. Consistently apply these guidelines across all touchpoints, from your website and social media to your packaging and customer interactions. Consistency builds trust and cultivates a sense of belonging within your ideal client community.
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Conclusion:

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Branding is not just a fancy buzzword; it's the heart and soul of your business. By harnessing the power of effective branding focused on your ideal client community, you can create a tribe of loyal fans who will rally behind your brand. So, embrace your uniqueness, craft a logo that tells your story, and embrace the magic of consistency. Your brand has the power to captivate, engage, and leave a lasting impression on your ideal clients. Now, go forth and conquer the world of branding, one fan at a time!
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Remember, your brand's potential is limitless, and I'm here to help you unleash it. Reach out to me anytime for more branding insights, tips, or just a friendly chat. Happy branding, my friend!

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Yours in branding greatness,

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Our team at Face To Face Marketing offers branding strategy development

and content creation services!

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What's Happening at R.I.S.E.

Make your plans to join us for the next RISE event with the focus on developing public speaking skills specifically designed for entrepreneurs. Attendees can expect to gain valuable insights and techniques to help them become more effective communicators in their business endeavors.
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Our guest speaker is Marianne, a creative entrepreneur with a diverse background. She had a thirty-year professional career as a performer, guest artist, director, teacher and choreographer in dance and theatre. With more than 100 productions to her credit, she received awards from the Southeastern Theatre Conference, Birmingham’s Obelisk, Huntsville’s WINGS, and the Virginia Hammill Simms Award for Volunteerism in the Arts.

Speaker: Marianne Windham

Topic: Public Speaking for Entrepreneurs

Date: August 25

Time: 8-9a

Location: 850 Ben Graves Dr

Audience: Established business owners looking to grow and develop beneficial connections


Regional Innovator Sustaining the Ecosystem, (R.I.S.E.)

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The focus for our organization has always been centered around building business relationships, and creating collaboration opportunities all while learning practical steps to grow and scale our businesses.

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Join us and make some new friends, learn about other small businesses, but most importantly, let's grow our businesses together and make a powerful impact on our local, regional and national economy all on the back of small businesses!!


Upcoming events

Ticket price includes a delicious lunch, along with coffee, seminar notes, and PDF downloads related to each session.

The Clarity Equation

The Clarity Equation seminar series with Vicki Morris & Dana Stone helps business owners just like you decode business success through fine tuned systems and on point marketing strategies. This series puts you on a path toward a clear business vision and increased profitability!

Aug 2023, Check Times: Madison Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cuttings​

August 2023: Women In Tech Events (I'll be presenting here!!)


COLLABORATIVE Business Spotlight

We take into consideration each student’s unique learning proficiencies, and our commitment to personalized learning helps students achieve their full potential and sets us apart in an educational industry that often falls into conformity. We feel proud and confident that our team offers an unmatched educational experience.

We never treat students and their families like just another client. We build individualized learning plans based on our students’ short- and long-term goals. Our team also extends personalized support to parents and guardians. They trust us to make the best academic choices for their children, and we deliver.

​https://golearningteam.com/​

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What we do!


Our Top Services

  • Marketing Strategy & Consults
  • Website & Logo design
  • Fractional CMO
  • Social Media Management
  • Content Creation
  • Graphic Design
  • Seminars, Coaching, Digital Courses

Client Spotlight

What an honor to work with Davinia and her team at DRN. We created their logo, did their team headshots, and designed their website!


Connect with Vicki and the team at Face To Face Marketing today. See ya next month on the 19th at 4pm.

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