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Branding discussions, audience capture, real-life experiences working with the media, managing a designer, public relations for dummies, the wine business, smoke and mirrors and more. Marketing in the North Bay hopes to deal with all of these issues.
Using the powerful tools created by Mediabend CMS, the creative and technology teams at Huffman Communications launched a new website today for Nomacorc Closures of North Carolina. The site which features the latest in web design structure, will allow the client to add and remove content including: videos, testimonials, content and press releases. Also included with the site is the latest SEO (search engine optimization) capabilities as well as Google Analytics used for tracking end-user activity and web promotions.
With the launch of the US site, still under development is the French, Dutch, Italian, Spanish and Chinese versions due out in the next coming months as content is created. The site can be seen at www.nomacorc.com
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Well let me tell you it has been a long four years sense my last post. I have reduced staff, watched clients shut down, resize or what ever and frankly, it's been tough to catch my breath.
What is Napa Valley? What does the brand mean to those who can drive here - versus those who have to travel here by plane or other methods.
(07-15-2005)
One thing that bugs me is when I see a sign or logo where a designer (or someone claiming to be a designer) fails to look for the subtle details that makes for decent design. Ok, maybe there is not the budget to go into full development of a unique logo? Maybe all you can do is work with a typeface to create an original look? Fine, I get it; sometimes that is what we get. If that is the case, work with the fonts a little.
Have you ever tried to market to the person who is addicted to their ipod or mp3 player while they drive? Impossible? Are Podcasts the future for marketing?
Welcome the first posting of “Marketing in the North Bay”. My hope is that this blog answers the basic questions, which frequently come up regarding marketing in the North Bay. Issues for example: Public Relations, Web Design, Graphic Design and even capturing the illusive, transient consumer of the North Bay.