Branding Articles
Racing through brand development might feel like progress, but it's more like hitting the gas on a car with an empty tank. The pressure to get something—anything—out the door can […]
Working with a design agency can be a huge opportunity or a serious drain on your time and budget. The right partner brings creative energy, strategic insight, and a level […]
When your business is ready for a brand identity package, the choices can get overwhelming fast. There’s pressure to pick something smart and lasting, but also something that feels right […]
Building a smart brand strategy is one thing. Executing it well across different parts of the business is another. That’s where many B2B companies start to lose momentum. A strategy […]
Marketing agencies often come in with high energy and big ideas. They build campaigns, produce content, and aim for results. But even strong execution can falter when it misses the […]
Customer experience might not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about B2B branding, but it should sit near the top of the list. Even in a […]
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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