Marketing

Bringing a Brand to Life

By Julie Pelstring / April 16, 2019

What do you think the biggest misconception of branding is?Designing and branding is not just making something pretty. It’s choosing elements wisely based on what the brand should look and feel like, and who is going to be seeing/using your product. What vibe are you shooting for? What font, color, and language you choose –…

A New Civic Hero – The Role and Branding of the State Chief Information Officer

By Emily Lane / January 24, 2017

The ChallengeInformation technology in state government is far more than boxes and wires; it is the fabric of government and very often the face of government. The work that supports, connects, secures and engages is led by state chief information officers (CIO), yet this role is often misconceived as solely a technologist rather than policy…

National Association of State Chief Information Officers Rebranding

By Emily Lane / January 4, 2017

The ChallengeAMR client-partner, the National Association of State Chief Information Officers, needed a new brand identity that was more modern and attuned to a leading-edge IT organization. It had been several years since NASCIO had reviewed their brand identity and the Executive Committee asked staff to bring a proposed branding redo for their review and…

Why Associations Should Pay Attention to Digital Marketing

By Olivia Hook / June 15, 2016

I am a big fan of continuing education, so when I received an invitation to attend a digital marketing training hosted by RevLocal and Google, my desire to learn took over. I must admit that though digital marketing is a component of my job, I was not sure how this training could directly benefit my…

Should I use an infographic to say this?

By Olivia Hook / May 16, 2016

We live in a fast-paced world. With information coming at you from every angle throughout the day, how do you get a message across to your members and partners in a way that will stick? Infographics are not a new phenomenon, but they have been gaining popularity recently as a visually appealing way to disseminate…