At Brand Eleven Eleven, we proudly generate marketing and branding campaigns by using the Create, Convey, and Connect philosophy. Our new staff member, Kathy Herbst, is a key component in helping clients achieve those goals. Kathy arrives with a powerhouse background that will greatly improve Brand Eleven Eleven. She has recently signed as an independent business owner at ACN and her past experience includes being an Account Executive with SCENE Magazine, which has proudly served as Sarasota-Bradenton’s leading community magazine with more than … [Read more...]
11:11…Time to Help Others!
It’s November 11th, which is a perfect time to show our appreciation for the many clients we have the privilege to serve. During the following months, we will feature a new client and discuss all the ways we have grown together and established their brand. This is also a terrific opportunity to remind everyone of the 11 ways we approach branding and marketing. Create The Brand Eleven Eleven team works hard to create documents and marketing materials for your business to establish your image by researching your industry and fully understanding … [Read more...]
Business Checklist
Are you a new business? Existing business? With all of the items needed to start and run a company, it can become overwhelming and things could be missed. Sometimes, there are critical items that every business should have. No worries. Here’s your Business Checklist! Paper Marketing Updated Business Cards Brochures Rack Cards Post Cards Magazine Article/Advertisement Printed Book (We offer ghost writing and publishing services!) Posters Flyers Direct Mailers Internet Marketing Professional Logo (This should fit on a … [Read more...]
Launched New Website for Caring Center!
Brand Eleven Eleven has designed a new website for Glasser Schoenbaum Human Services Center to further reach those that need help in the Sarasota/Manatee area. The new site has easy views of upcoming events on the “Home Page”, along with the latest news, updates, and mission statement. The amazing staff, board of directors, and founder’s information is located in the “About Us” section, followed by a list of agencies connected with Glasser/Schoenbaum and descriptions of how each donate their time, talent, and treasure to the Sarasota/Manatee … [Read more...]
Brand Eleven Eleven Partners with Merchant Provider!
Brand Eleven Eleven is proud to announce that we’ve partnered with a merchant provider to allow the opportunity for our clients a better rate on their merchant services. Whether you are an independent contractor, retail store, restaurant, or have an online store, we will meet or beat your current merchant provider’s cost. If not, you will receive a $100 Visa gift card! Our merchant service provider will give you the option of using your existing equipment, or you can use their equipment which meets EMV data security regulations. The terminals … [Read more...]
Dust Bowl Ballet Photoshoot!
We were honored to be asked to photograph the program dancers at ReFlex Arts Dance in Sarasota, Florida, for their original Dust Bowl themed Ballet. Each year, Chelsea March, the ReFlex ballet mistress puts together an original mini-ballet that all program dancers come together to perform. This creates an amazing experience for not only the dancers but the audience as well. Many times her pieces break with what someone might consider a traditional theme for a ballet. This year's theme was no exception! Ms. March's extensive experience in dancing, … [Read more...]
Domain Name Scams
If you have a website, then you will most certainly receive a (domain name scams) letter in the mail from a company that is named something like, “Internet Domain Name Services.” On the top left, they will have a nice logo. On the top right it will say, “Domain Name Expiration Notice.” Below that will be a website link. The letter will give you a “friendly” warning that your domain is about to expire in the next few days with your domain printed in bold, along with a date that you must reply by, or you will lose your domain. Next, there will be two … [Read more...]
11 Keys to a Successful Business
Here are some great tips from Brand Eleven Eleven (BEE!) (1) BEE Willing to Help What efforts are you willing to make for your own success? That may sound like a silly question, but many business owners want others to do the hard work. Remember that no one believes more in your business than you. (2) BEE Value Driven What value does your product/service provide for others? Why is your business important? Significant? Useful? Think of ways to validate everything you do and everything you sell. (3) BEE Focused Every new business owner is … [Read more...]
New Children’s Website, Koala Koala!
We have released a new website, Koala Koala, based on a children’s book written by David G. Earl. Koala Koala must often inform people that he is not a bear, but rather a Koala! He lives with his parents in Sydneyville when he meets his teacher, Professor Quartz. Then as Koala Koala continues to prove he not a bear, he meets his best friend, Wumbatt. Together they spend all of their time riding bikes and learning in school from Professor Quartz. Koala Koala is one of the many websites that have been released by Brand Eleven Eleven including websites … [Read more...]
Reaching Your Target Audience
Reaching Target Audience Online Now more than ever your target audience is conducting service/product searches on the web to gain information. In fact, 85% of consumers are searching for local businesses online. However, 25% of businesses do not show up in search results. Adults spend at least an hour a day on the Internet. What are they doing? 22%: Social Networking 21%: Searching 20%: Reading Content 19%: Emailing 13%: Viewing Entertainment 5%: Shopping Think how important it is for your business to show up on Google during a … [Read more...]