C i Marketing

C i Marketing Full service advertising company: Strategic Marketing, Video, Photos, Websites & Design all in-house. A Christchurch based marketing company.
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17/06/2026

Think leadership means sitting at the top and delegating everything?
Jamie Johannes runs a thriving multi-location martial arts business and he was cleaning the toilets and working reception this morning. His take: if you cannot lead by example, people will not get on board. It is that simple. This conversation with Liz is packed with honest insight about what building and leading a real business actually looks like. Listen now at thevisualmarketingpodcast.com or find us on your favourite podcast app.

Episode 5 of The Visual Marketing Podcast is live.Jamie Johannes built Inspired Martial Arts from two customers to a mul...
17/06/2026

Episode 5 of The Visual Marketing Podcast is live.

Jamie Johannes built Inspired Martial Arts from two customers to a multi-location business over 15 years, and his story is one of the most grounded and honest conversations Liz has had on the podcast. They talk culture, leadership, confidence, and what it actually looks like to lead from the front every single day.

Available now at thevisualmarketingpodcast.com, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube or find us on your favourite podcast app.

16/06/2026

62% of marketers are now using generative AI tools every single day. Social Media Examiner 2026.
That number is hard to ignore.
The businesses staying ahead right now are not necessarily the ones with the biggest budgets. They are the curious ones. The ones willing to learn, test, and adapt.
At C i Marketing we are always working out what new tools actually mean for our clients and whether they are worth the investment of time and energy. Strategy first, tools second. That approach never changes.
What AI tools are you currently using in your business, if any? We would genuinely love to know.

15/06/2026

What does it take to walk away from the security of a regular job and back yourself completely? For Jamie Johannes, founder of Inspired Martial Arts in the UK, it took belief, two students, and a brand built on culture from day one. His advice for anyone thinking about starting something? Just do it.

Episode 5 of The Visual Marketing Podcast drops on Wednesday and Jamie's journey is genuinely one of the most inspiring conversations Liz has had on the podcast. Find it on your favourite podcast app.

The social platform that once dominated everything is shifting.According to the 2026 Social Media Marketing Industry Rep...
11/06/2026

The social platform that once dominated everything is shifting.

According to the 2026 Social Media Marketing Industry Report by Social Media Examiner, Facebook's importance among marketers has dropped from 54% in 2021 to just 36% in 2026. Meanwhile Instagram has surged from 15% to 27% and LinkedIn has climbed from 6% to 26%.

This does not mean Facebook is dead. Far from it. But it does mean that relying on one platform alone is a risk worth thinking seriously about.

Where are you putting most of your social media energy right now? Drop it in the comments, we are curious.

Honest confession: Even Liz our founder refers to our brand guidelines every single day.She has a little A5 clear file s...
09/06/2026

Honest confession: Even Liz our founder refers to our brand guidelines every single day.

She has a little A5 clear file sitting on her desk with all our brand guidelines printed and slipped inside. C i Marketing's brand, the businesses she runs, and our clients' guidelines too. She flicks through it constantly, just to double check the right font, the right color, the right spacing.

If Liz, the person who built our brand and works in it every single day, still needs a reference, you probably do too.

04/06/2026

BY POPULAR DEMAND ✨

Here’s everything you need to know about the new video carousel format taking over social media right now, and how to make one for your business.

These are called ‘moving picture’ carousels. Each card is a short looping video clip with text over the top. The motion stops the scroll, the swipe keeps people engaged, and the algorithm pushes them to more people because of the dwell time.

The best part? You can make them with clips you already have on your phone, and put them together in Canva, CapCut or Edits. Swipe through to see how it works and notice that this post is one 👆

Save this for when you’re ready to give it a go. And if you’d like help getting your visual content working harder for your business, find us at the link in bio.

04/06/2026

Ask a designer which brand they've ever created is their most favourite. Go on. The answer might surprise you.

Vera's response in episode four stopped Liz completely. In the best possible way.

Episode four of The Visual Marketing Podcast at www.thevisualmarketingpodcast.com or wherever you find your favourite podcasts.

Episode 4 of The Visual Marketing Podcast is live today! 🎙️This week Liz is joined by Vera, the graphic designer behind ...
03/06/2026

Episode 4 of The Visual Marketing Podcast is live today! 🎙️

This week Liz is joined by Vera, the graphic designer behind the brands we create here at C i Marketing. They're talking all things design, from why your logo is just the start of your brand, to the surprisingly powerful case for brand guidelines, even if you're a team of one.

If you've ever wondered whether your brand is actually doing the work it should be, this one is for you.

The Quiet Thing That Makes Customers Trust You Before You've Said a Word is out now. Head to thevisualmarketingpodcast.com or find it on your favourite podcast platform.

02/06/2026

We have been saying it for a while now, and the data is backing us up.

According to the 2026 Social Media Marketing Industry Report by Social Media Examiner, video is now the single most important content type for nearly half of all marketers globally. And Instagram leads the way for where that video is being watched.

At C i Marketing, we help businesses figure out what this actually means for them. Not every business needs to be making Hollywood productions. Sometimes it is a 30 second phone video that connects best with your audience. The question is, is video part of your strategy yet?

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