“Google it.” “Search it up.” “YouTube it.” These are all things we hear and say on a daily basis. We can quite literally research just about anything we want to know. Information is available at our fingertips. This is awesome, right? Let’s turn the tables from searcher/consumer to informer/sales. We all want the world to know about our …
We firmly believe everyone needs a BHAG. We have one. President John F. Kennedy had one. Microsoft had one. BHAGs have led to some of the biggest successes in American history. Our BHAG is to impact one million lives through communication and branding efforts. When we first decided this was our BHAG, it seemed impossible. Just two years later, we’ve impacted almost 300,000 lives… and …
As a government entity, requests for proposals (RFPs) are a great way to help ensure your company procures the most competitively priced services you need to complete your project. In the marketing agency world, however, requests for proposals are often seen as a necessary evil to get work because the process is often complex and lengthy. If you are seeking …
Fun fact: We have exactly eight dots in our Haven Creative logo for a reason. They represent the “8 to Great Maven Method®“, our proprietary process for building brands and helping our customers “connect the dots” in their organization… like how the eight dots in our logo complete the solid semicircle around our name. We’ve really thought this through! By …
Over the course of a day, you subconsciously look at hundreds of event logos. From businesses you drive by on your commute, to the logo printed on your morning coffee, to the icon on your computer, you probably see some logos so often that you don’t even notice them anymore. At some point, you might even find yourself designing a …
If you want to create a brand for your community, but you don’t know where to begin, you’re in the right place! At Haven Creative, our primary expertise is in developing community brand platforms as brand marketing agency. Let’s start by defining what a brand is and is not. A brand is more than a logo or a tagline. It’s …
Social media is much more than a trend. It has become an essential part of the fabric of modern society. This is true on many levels, such as the way we socialize, the way we gain access to information and the way businesses connect with their communities. We often hear about the negative effects of social media, but how do these …
You’re posting consistent news on social media, tracking metrics and engaging with residents online, and yet you still hear the same feedback: “We’re not communicating enough!” It can be frustrating when you’re already pressed for time and are being asked to put even more content out to your community. We feel you, and we’re here to help with your local …
Welcome to the world of digital marketing! In order to stay relevant, not only do you create visual posts for multiple social media platforms, you also curate blog content, and the best part – everything you put out into the world must be quality, consistent, and original. While this may seem daunting, there are multiple user-friendly apps and shortcuts to …
Taglines or slogans are an important part of any community’s identity. It’s the easiest way for a resident or visitor to remember the town, especially if it’s quirky. As a marketing agency, we wanted to share with you the funniest slogans in the county. Gravity, Iowa Who says science can’t be fun? The welcome sign to Gravity, Iowa, proudly touts, “We’re down …