Oasis Magazine - Cairns & Tropical North Queensland Issue 22 - Feb|Mar 2018 | Page 70

New Year, NEW LOOK MARKETING JONATHON PACKHAM Platinum Graphics Each year I spend some time looking inwards towards my business. I look at my entire branding from logo right through to my website to evaluate what my business looks like to my existing and potentially new customers. It is not an easy thing to be self-critical. I find that it is usually a good idea to have a fresh set of eyes take a closer look which offers a fresh perspective. In a world where trends are constantly changing, it can be hard to maintain a modern image. Rebranding is an option that business owners often overlook, but keeping your look, feel, and values fresh can be the key to keeping your business at the top of your industry. Perhaps the biggest advantage to refreshing the look and feel of your brand is the ability to reach new potential customers. When you focus on new aspects of your business and promote them correctly, people will take notice. Rebranding can offer the stimulation your business needs to 74 | w w w. o a s i s m a g a z i n e . c o m . a u create new growth in an ever-evolving market. Rebranding has one simple goal, keeping your brand current. Design trends play a major role in how potential or current customers perceive your company. Ensuring that your look is always ahead of the curve, shows your customers that you pay attention, and you’re also savvy about trends within your industry. It’s hard to show how your company has grown when your brand doesn’t reflect it. If you’ve expanded to offer new products, grown to include more services, or set new goals for yourself, rebranding is a great way to show that your business is evolving. While it’s important to stick to your traditional services and story, updating your services and the way you promote them can help you get more business. Rebranding is a valuable tool when it comes to expanding your brand and helps you build brand awareness--and it can help you achieve more than you may think possible. Remember that your logo is just a small part of the overall branding of your business or product. It’s often the most recognisable part of your business used to communicate with target audiences. This sometimes means that a logo is often the only element that a lot of businesses concentrate on when rebranding. A brand is the sum of all of the touch-points that come into contact with current or potential customers. These touch-points include the logo, stationery, marketing material and your website. Platinum Graphics have Business Start- up Packages which can also be used to rebrand your business. They include all the essential touch points plus a bit more for a fixed price. Make 2018 your year and brand or rebrand with Platinum Graphics