Silverbrook Design & Marketing

Adobe Is Removing Pantone Swatches From Its Products. But Is It Really a Big Deal?

As a Graphic Communications major at Clemson, I became familiar with the Pantone Matching System (PMS) and its cult status among designers and printers alike. When I landed my first job at a printing company, I was gifted my very own PMS swatchbook. It felt like...

Sending Direct Mail in the Era of Hybrid Workplaces

Since the beginning of the pandemic, many workers have proven themselves as being productive when working at home. Now, they are pushing for flexible work arrangements to continue. Fortunately, most employers have no plans to completely end remote work. Recent surveys...

Using TikTok for Business: A Young, Cool Guy Schools Me

Age is nothing but a number. It only matters how young you feel. The platitudes go on, but as people get older, it’s generally accepted that they lose touch with what’s cool to younger generations. Technically, I’m a millennial. Being born at the cusp, however, means...

Reminder: It’s OK To Break Up With an Underperforming Social Media Channel

You may love using social media to promote your business, but is each of your channels worth your love? In a 2018 article, Time magazine outlines How to Know When It’s Time to Let Go of Someone You Love. I find the advice they give to be directly relevant to a...

8 Reasons Your Nonprofit Organization Needs a Podcast

Did you know that 37% of the United States population—104 million people—listened to at least one podcast in the last month? The format is more popular than ever, with more than 700,000 podcasts available online. So what does this mean for your nonprofit organization...

The Ultimate Best Time to Post on Your Social Media Accounts

My social feeds—especially LinkedIn—are constantly filled with updates on the best time to post content to social media. As I read all these updates, I find myself wondering if they are truly applicable to today’s users. My belief is that the ultimate best time...

How to Get Started With a Content Strategy

We hear all about content creation these days and how important it is to provide value to your customers. But how can you get started if you don’t currently have a strategy around content? Just get started. I’m facing this myself right now. I have so many...

Marketing Yourself Is HARD.

Would it surprise you to know that marketers often have a hard time marketing themselves? It’s a conundrum, for sure. You’re great at what you do for others—so why can’t you just do it for yourself? I think the problem comes (at least for me) when...

Using Color for Your Personal Brand

One of my favorite quotes in Steel Magnolias is, “My colors are blush and bashful.” In the movie, Shelby is describing her wedding colors—which the rest of her family says make the church look like it’s drenched in Pepto Bismol. But Shelby knows one...