Branding is about consistency, communicating a streamlined view of a firm's character and values—branding style guides make that consistency much easier to achieve.

Blogging is a key component that should be part of your overall AEC public relations plan.  If structured right, it can be a critical component of an effective marketing program. Understanding what kind of content should be created to attract and engage target and existing clients is the most challenging part. To help overcome this challenge, we’ve outlined ten key principles that will help you create the right kind of content.

AEC industry marketing leaders know how often we're asked to define branding, and it's time to get that on lock, because the answer is? It's everywhere.

Graphic Design is everywhere in an AEC marketer's career, and we've got the steps down to help it go smoothly.

In order to quickly and accurately communicate your brand to others, you need to know it from inside and out. With Vision, Voice, Visuals, and Values, you'll be able to hit the four biggest facets to ensuring your brand is known. From there, you're already on the pathway to creating the brand guidelines that will make your company come together.

Branding envelops every aspect of running a company, and it is essential to understand what it is and how to control it. In order to have a successful brand, you have to consider more than just aesthetics, so what is it? Where do you have to consider branding and when is it relevant? 

Jade Donaghy's goal as a graphic designer? To create something visually appealing that still communicates an idea, a service, or a product, while focusing on brand recognition. “It’s art, but with a commercial purpose.”

Effective marketing materials aren't just about how they look. Getting to that final, streamlined product includes many crucial steps. These are our top five.