Posts by Amy
The Artist Archetype: Inspire Creativity in Others
The Artist Archetype is, you guessed it – Creative and inspiring. It makes people feel inspired and unique. They envision. They create. They are always improving their talents. Everything they do is creative! They have panache … they have flair! As an Artist Brand (or Creator, as it is sometimes called), your company is driven…
Read MoreMarketing Humor: Help People See Something Differently
How much does a hipster weigh? An insta-gram. Ba da Ting! Marketing humor is everywhere. From Wendy’s Twitter account to GEICO insurance commercials (my favorite is the He-Man commercial) you can tell that humor isn’t going anywhere. There are sound scientific reasons for this. When someone experiences something they think is funny, their body releases…
Read MoreThe Jester Archetype: Bring Laughter to the World
The Jester Archetype is, you guessed it – funny! The Jester uses a well-developed sense of humor, is light-hearted, mischievous at times, and often outlandish. Some Jesters find that bold, brash, and unexpected behavior work well as an alternative to humor. They are clowns, the life of the party, and never dull. The Jester is the only one who can…
Read MoreAnnouncing the First Annual MI Mob Summit!
The MI Mob Summit: Michigan Marketing Outstanding Businesses If you think a marketing summit might be a bore, get ready for some shock and awe. We’ve got something coming that’s the cat’s meow, dames and gents. Welcome to the first annual MI Mob Summit. We’re the mob ya’ hear, the Zeedia Media Mob. Our mobsters…
Read MoreThe Ruler Archetype: WE’VE GOT THE POWER!
The Ruler Archetype has a lot of power – and they know it. They are the best in their class and you can agree with them – or not. Either way, they don’t really care. They know they are number one and they don’t need outside validation. Sound pretentious? It is – but when this…
Read MoreSetting Out to Launch a New Brand
So you wanna launch a new brand, eh? Well, buckle up, and get ready to roll. We’re about to take off. There’s a lot of moving parts to successfully launching a brand. It’s important to stay organized and on top of all the details to make it a success. Project management is just as important…
Read MoreThe Explorer Archetype: Seek new vistas – you are worth it.
Be ambitious and true to your soul. Seek new vistas … you are worth it. The EXPLORER brand is for businesses that provide products, services, and experiences to their customers because their customers deserve them. People will be willing to pay a little more for your product or service because it makes them feel special and…
Read MoreGangs, Mobs, and Squads: Promoting Community
Promoting your community is not only good for your soul, it’s good business! Community is the backbone of any small business, and getting involved with your community is a wonderful way to build word-of-mouth advertising into your marketing campaign strategy. Even mobsters know that building a positive reputation with your local community is a crucial…
Read MoreThe Neighbor Archetype: EVERYONE BELONGS
There is a place for everyone! The Neighbor Archetype is for businesses that make people feel welcome and give them a place to belong. Customer service is a high priority for you. You build trust with your clients and customers based on familiarity – because they KNOW you. The big idea for the Neighbor: Everyone…
Read MoreQuick and Dirty: Taking Risks in Marketing to Stand Out
You gotta take risks in marketing. Otherwise, you’re just bland, and bland isn’t going to make anyone remember you, hire you, or buy your product. That doesn’t mean your marketing should be random, or inauthentic. In fact, the best risks are taken seriously and thoughtfully. Good marketing is consistent. Branding should be the same across…
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