Team insight180 expands on one of the most important and effective ways to connect with one of your most important audiences: your existing clients. Read the blog post to learn how to let them know about the work "they didn't know you did."
Smart (Re)Start: Refresh Your Brand and Remind Clients What You Do
Refresh your brand. Discover five smart ways to reengage clients, clarify what you do, and highlight your evolving services.
Think Like Buddy the Elf: The Joy of Authentic Branding
Discover how embracing Buddy the Elf’s joyful spirit can guide brands toward more authentic, human marketing this holiday season.
Purpose, Perseverance, and the Beauty of Doing Good Work
We’ve got a secret—sort of. Not that we’ve been trying to keep it under wraps necessarily, but I couldn’t let more time go by without sharing this company milestone. insight180 is (quietly) celebrating 25 years in business. In many ways, it’s a year like any other—projects to guide, brands to clarify, stories to tell. But as a wise friend reminded me, acknowledging milestones matters. They help us pause, take stock, and remember how far we’ve come. Why Quietly? Because our work at insight180 has always been about the other.
Your Logo Deserves More Than An Algorithm
Your logo deserves more than an algorithm. Human designed logos are better for brands, plus AI can't beat collaborating with a design firm.
Branding With Soul: Why Core Values Aren’t Just Words
Your brand doesn’t have to change the world overnight. But when you brand with soul and consistently lead with values, you potentially change the world around you—one choice, one interaction, one relationship at a time. The latest blog post from insight180 President Wendy Baird offers a good place to start.
Fun Finds: What We’re Loving in 2025!
This new year, we’re looking for things that inspire joy, hope, and creativity. Today we’re turning our creative eye to our own industry, and we have to say, we’re excited about the possibilities! Here are a few of the trends in design and marketing that inspire us.
How to Create Your 12-Month Social Media Calendar: A Step-by-Step Guide
Here's insight180's step-by-step guide on how to craft your own 12-month social media calendar tailored to your annual goals. Social media has become a cornerstone of B2B and nonprofit marketing strategies, yet creating content on the fly can feel overwhelming and lead to inconsistent posting. The 12-month social media calendar acts as a roadmap for strategic, organized, and impactful presence online.
Pausing to Reflect, Celebrate and Think Ahead
Taking time for reflection can help personal and professional growth. As you head into the new year, make time to pause and reflect on the past year, the lessons learned, wins achieved, and goals you'd like to continue to work towards. These prompts can help you get started.
When and Why to Refresh Your Logo
Throughout the 24 years we've been in business as a branding and design firm, we’ve seen many organizations refresh their brands with new websites, messaging, and logos. We’re no different. We’ve tweaked and refreshed the insight180 brand several times, as a way to commemorate a shift in focus or celebrate a new chapter for the business. Each time, we’ve approached the process similarly to the way we would advise our clients if they were considering a logo refresh. If you're considering refreshing your logo, read about when and why you may want to do this sooner than later.
Get to Know Your Audience: Leveraging Social Media Metrics for Smarter Posting
When was the last time you checked your social media metrics? Not just your company’s page, but your personal LinkedIn, Facebook, or Instagram pages? People want to engage with – and be inspired by – people, not companies. Allowing your audience to get to know you first helps them decide if they want to invest their time and money in your product or services. When done right, an active personal presence on social media can be an effective form of networking which can bring in leads and new clients for your business. So how do you know that what you are posting on your pages is resonating with those potential clients? Social media metrics. Read this blog post to learn more.
Five Steps for Strengthening Your Marketing Strategy
Whether you’re a small business striving for growth or a seasoned B2B company looking to stay ahead, reviewing and updating your marketing SOPs and Best Practices can make all the difference. Here are five essential steps to ensure your marketing efforts stay relevant, effective, and aligned with your business goals.
