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We have seen it plenty of times. A company is ready to launch a new campaign or rework their messaging, and they want to jump straight into marketing. But there […]
B2B companies do not need louder messaging. They need smarter creative, work that supports how buying decisions actually happen. Too often, creative agency services are built around quick wins, mass-market […]
Visual identity design is often mistaken for just a good-looking logo or a color palette that sets a company apart. But we have seen firsthand that it does more than […]
Choosing between a professional logo designer and a quick online tool is a choice many businesses have to make. But for B2B companies, this is not just a question of […]
A few years ago, working with a branding and advertising agency usually meant signing on for a big visual overhaul or splashy creative campaign. But as we head into 2026, […]
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- Breaking Through the B2B Noise w/ Joya Scarlata June 25, 2026In B2B marketing, the biggest challenge isn’t always budget or bandwidth – it’s standing out in a market where every competitor looks, sounds, and says the same thing. In this episode, Jaci and Michael sit down with Joya Scarlata, Director of Marketing at InterraIT, a B2B IT services firm serving clients across industries from automotive […]Jaci Russo
- From First to Five Nine: Rebranding with Purpose w/ Jeff McCarthy June 18, 2026What does it take to walk away from a name your organization has carried for over 160 years – and replace it with something no one has ever heard? For Jeff McCarthy, SVP and Marketing Director at Bank Five Nine, it took research, courage, a tight-knit team, and an unwavering commitment to standing out in […]Jaci Russo
- Thought Leadership as a Growth Strategy W/ Wendy Gugora June 11, 2026In this episode of the He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, Jaci and Michael sit down with Wendy Gugora, Director of Marketing at Prairie Capital Advisors, to talk about what it really takes to market a boutique investment banking firm in a space where the service is deeply personal, the sales cycle is long, […]Jaci Russo
- Strategy Before Tactics – Building Marketing That Actually Works W/ Danielle Dobbs June 4, 2026In this episode of the He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, Jaci and Michael sit down with Danielle Dobbs, First Vice President of Marketing and brand positioning expert, to talk about what it really takes to build marketing that works when budgets are limited, audiences are distracted, and the temptation to skip strategy and […]Jaci Russo
- Relationships Over Rates – Community Banking Done Right W/ Bryce McCuin May 28, 2026In this episode of the He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, Jaci and Michael sit down with Bryce McCuin, Director of Marketing at BankSouth, to talk about what it really takes to build an authentic brand inside a community bank competing against institutions with far bigger budgets. Bryce brings a rare perspective shaped by […]Jaci Russo