In an era dominated by screens and digital interactions, the power of direct mail might seem like a relic of the past. However, as marketers navigate a landscape filled with virtual noise, there’s a growing realization that a harmonious blend of direct mail and digital marketing can create a symphony that resonates with audiences on multiple levels to create an optimal impact. This article dives deeper into the art of finding the perfect balance between these two unique approaches to help create a more effective and engaging marketing strategy.

Customized holiday corporate gifts serve as tangible representations of your brand. By incorporating your logo, brand colors, and other brand elements into the gifts, you create a visual association that reinforces brand recognition and recall. Whether it’s personalized calendars, branded stationery, or custom-made ornaments, each gift becomes a subtle yet effective marketing tool that keeps your brand top-of-mind. Shown in our full Gilead kit, not only did we choose quality high-end items, but we also maintained the Gilead color palette all throughout.

Headshots are a crucial element in marketing, particularly when it comes to personal branding. A professional headshot can set you apart from the competition and give potential clients or employers a strong first impression. In this blog post, we’ll explore why headshots are important in marketing, what makes a good headshot, and how to use your headshot effectively in your marketing efforts.

Advertising across multiple platforms- or cross-platform marketing- is an important tool when growing brand credibility and increasing visibility. However, knowing the right platform to expand to can be confusing if you don’t know where to start. While Bing might not be the first platform that comes to mind when you think of digital channels that you can advertise on, it might be the perfect addition to your digital strategy to reach new and unique customers. This search engine has the benefit of being the platform that backs up Alexa, Cortana, and Microsoft Office- all products that are used by millions of consumers daily. Further, the audience is generally more mature, affluent, and educated than audiences of other search engines such as Google. Learn more about Bing and its unique audiences, product integrations, and ad types to see if this might be the right platform for your campaign!

At Whale, we know that the work week can get busy. Between the meetings to attend, emails to send, and projects to finish, the workday can oftentimes feel overwhelming. By finding ways to reduce stress and take a break during the workday, you are benefiting your mental and physical well-being. Recently, the Whale team got together to share their top five ways to reduce stress and relax during the workday!

Have you ever thought as swag as an easy way to benefit your brand? By definition, “swag” is branded merchandise that is made to promote your brand or unite your company, and then given away for free (Forbes, 2022). In the corporate world, swag is often misconstrued as cheap freebies that will eventually go in the trash, but that does not have to be the case – especially with Whale. As a full-service marketing agency, we could name countless reasons to have swag, but two of the most important to understand are brand recognition and company culture.