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09/04/2026

We've been discussing different facets of brand identity lately, and we wanted to wrap up today with some practical tips you could put into practice this week.

🎨 Visual Identity
1. If you want to use a free font for your business, check that the license allows commercial use before you actually use it.

2. Save your logo as a vector file (like an SVG) and not just a JPEG or PNG. This is because a vector can scale up in size when needed (for example, for a banner) and not lose quality or image sharpness.

3. When ordering something printed (e.g. business cards, signs), check how your brands colors actually look when printed, not just how they look on screen. The printed version and on-screen version of the same hex code can look a bit different.

4. Compile all of the pieces of your brand identity into one place, including colors, fonts, and different versions of your logo(s). This is especially important when multiple people will need access to this information.

5. Look for shared design elements across your visuals, like rounded edges vs. angular, geometric shapes vs. organic, thin lines vs. heavy. If these elements are inconsistent, update them going forward.

🎤 Brand Voice
1. You should establish guidelines for your brand voice everywhere, even social media comments and DMs. How do you respond to complaints, mistakes, or negativity? How do you respond to compliments?

2. Give your brand voice a few signature elements, such as greetings, sign-offs, or recurring phrases. This helps make your voice a bit more unique and recognizable. Just don't overdo it, as too many can feel gimmicky and forced.

3. Look to your audience for inspiration for your phrasing. What specific wording or phrases do they use in reviews? In social media comments? Pepper those into your brand voice, though again, don't overdo it.

4. When deciding which words and phrase you WON'T use, think about and document the reasoning and list alternatives, like "formal, but not stiff."

One last note: even if your branding is already established, it's allowed to evolve as your business grows. Sometimes that even means a full revamp.

Which one of these tips could you implement in the next week?

09/03/2026

Have you ever heard of Q5?

It's a term for the period between Christmas and New Year's Eve.

Why does this period matter? Isn't it just the tail end of Q4?

According to Pinterest, 55% of weekly Pinners continue to buy online during Q5. And 45% of weekly Pinners continue to buy in-store.

Furthermore, Q5 sees one of Pinterest's highest search spikes of the year.

Clearly, brands may go quiet at the end of the year, but shopper demand and attention do not. So even if your brand isn't present on Pinterest, you can take Q5 into consideration when planning your December campaigns and content calendar.

You can read more about Q5 on Pinterest here: https://business.pinterest.com/blog/q5-on-pinterest-your-bonus-marketing-moment/

09/02/2026

📈 Important analytics news for YouTube!

YouTube has changed how it counts views on videos.

The platform is updating its view metrics to be in line with the revised Shorts view counts. A view will now be counted from the moment a video begins to play.

The old view metric will be available under the Advanced Mode analytics under the name "Engaged Views."

YouTube notes that total view counts will now likely increase faster than creators are used to.

09/01/2026

If you're regularly publishing blogs but not seeing any traffic, the problem probably isn't your writing.

It's the strategy behind the writing.

Our keyword strategies and content calendars map that out for you. They come complete with keyword research, topics, outlines, and a checklist of best practices for high-ranking website content.

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08/31/2026

79% of small and medium-sized businesses agree that a clear perspective is what prompts users to follow them, according to a new report from Adobe (AI Snapshot for Small Business study).

So a distinctive, authentic, consistent brand identity is good foundational marketing, but it's also a reason for your audience to want to hear more from you.

08/28/2026

What's the one thing you pack every time you visit the beach? 🏖️

Happy National Beach Day!

08/27/2026

Having a goal for your business is easy, but figuring out a step-by-step plan to reach it is another thing.

Kafen8's ongoing consulting sessions help you turn a dream goal into an actual plan with milestones that keep you moving forward.

Take action towards your goal today: https://bit.ly/39mxhzv

08/26/2026

What shapes the way a brand sounds?

Last week, we discussed the visual side of a brand. Now let's talk about another part of brand identity: voice.

Brand voice is the unique personality used throughout a brand's communications. Key components include tone, vocabulary, and style.

A recognizable, dependable brand voice makes a brand more memorable and differentiates it from competitors. It also helps build brand awareness and trust with your audience.

Your brand's voice should be based upon your brand's mission, values, and goals, as well as the traits and goals of your target audience. It should always be consistent and clear in meaning.

Here are some questions to help you think through your brand voice:

✏️ Tone
1. What kind of tone do you want across a majority of your content? More formal or informal? Neutral or warm? Funny or serious?
2. What feeling do you want your audience to get when reading your words? Calm or energized? Informed? Understood? Confident? Curious?
3. In what contexts might your tone vary? How does it vary?

✏️ Vocabulary
1. Do you ever use first person language, like "I" or "we"? Do you use second person language, like "you" when addressing your audience?
2. How technical do you get with word choice?
3. What specific words will you use and what words will you NOT use?
4. Do you ever use slang? If so, when and how?

✏️ Style
1. Do you ever use exclamation points and if so, how often and in what context?
2. How often and in what contexts do you use emojis?
3. Do you use contractions (e.g. "you'll," "isn't") or write everything out?

Next week, we will wrap up this branding series with some actionable tips to keep everything on-brand.

08/25/2026

Instagram will be changing its brand identity soon.

The platform is set to update its wordmark logo (Instagram written out), add new fonts, and change its use of the Instagram gradient, as well as refresh its UI, layout, and motion.

According to Meta, the new wordmark is supposed to feel "personal, confident and unique" with its crafted script.

If you have seen Instagram's new logo, what is your first impression of it?

08/24/2026

September is almost here, so here are a few content calendar ideas you can try:

🍎 Holidays include Labor Day (9/7), Grandparents Day (9/13), and the first day of fall (9/22), as well as Rosh Hashanah (around 9/11 to 9/13). Additionally, September is National Su*cide Prevention Month and the second half of the month is the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month (9/15 to 10/15).
🍎 Some unofficial holidays are National Read A Book Day (9/6), National Dance Day (9/17), National Pancake Day (9/26), National Coffee Day (9/29), and International Podcast Day (9/30).
🍎 Share your autumn hot takes and ask your audience to share theirs.
🍎 Talk about a boundary you have had to set in your business and why.
🍎 Create a post about beliefs you had about your niche when you were just starting out that you don't have now.

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