Marketing, Etc.

11/27/2025

To my clients, both past and present, THANK YOU!

This Thanksgiving, I want to share my deepest gratitude for you.

Your trust in my work doesn’t just support my small business—it supports my family and the life we’re building together. Every project, collaboration, and creative challenge we take on means more than you know.

Thank you for believing in my vision, for choosing to work with a small business, and for allowing me to help bring your ideas to life. Wishing you and your loved ones a warm, joyful Thanksgiving filled with connection, creativity, and gratitude.

From my family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!

Christie Kimberlin
Owner | Marketing, Etc.
Small Business Marketing, Design & Strategic Solutions

11/08/2022

A small sampling of brand identifiers that I have created for past and present clients and some for specific special projects/initiatives. Not all of these have been implemented.

11/07/2022

I love it when I can make customers happy! Thank you Emory Lee for trusting me with creating the brand image for your business - Willow Creek Event Planning!

We are finally able to share our logo! I can’t say enough good things about Christie at Marketing, Etc.; she was fantastic to work with and was so helpful and accommodating. I can’t wait to work with her on our next branding project!

05/23/2022

Take a minute and think back to when you first started your business...

Chances are you had big ideas for how you wanted your brand to look and feel.

But having that vision and making it a reality are two very different things.

Even if you're doing absolutely everything right with your business, a few marketing blunders can make your brand look unprofessional.

And when you're brand feels unprofessional, people will assume you're unprofessional, too. 😬

Fortunately, once you identify your problem areas, it’s easy to get back on the right track.

Here are 3 things that make your brand look unprofessional — and how to fix them! 😉

1️⃣ You're using too many colors when it comes to your graphics and logos.

Consistency is key for brand recognition! Using random colors or changing to a different color every time makes your brand feel busy, indecisive, and a little messy. Stick to 2 to 5 brand colors to keep things clean and simple.

2️⃣ You're fonts are inconsistent.

Just like with colors, when you're using a different font for each graphic, it can bring down the overall look of your brand. Choose 2–3 fonts and use them every time to create a brand image that's consistent and recognizable to customers.

3️⃣ You're using unprofessional photos.

The quality of the photos you use to represent your brand is just as important as your brand itself. Using blurry or amateur photos will drive people away from your website and business. Have professional photos taken from time to time and use them on your business pages.

Those 3 simple tips can make a big difference and are easy enough to fix! But if you need a little guidance, we can help.

Enter The Launch — our package is designed specifically to ensure your message is clear, consistent, and optimized across all social media platforms and show you how the professionals do it!

Visit our website to learn more.

06/30/2016

A small sampling of brand identifiers that I have created for past and present clients and some for specific special projects/initiatives. Not all of these have been implemented.

02/23/2015

Are you having a "Make it Happen" Monday? What's your favorite tip for making your day productive while minimizing the frustration factor?

02/23/2015

Thinking of starting a small business, but not sure how to fund it? Here's some great advice! Marketing, Etc. is here to help get your small business off the ground! We offer business plans, marketing plans, consulting services, and graphic design to get you off to a successful start.

While raising startup capital likely won’t be easy, here are some tips from Hunter Hoffmann, Head of US Communications at Hiscox Small Business Insurance to help you get funding for your small business.

12/24/2014

Just want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas or happy holiday season - whichever suits you best! Marketing, Etc. is officially on holiday until January 5th - but wait until you see what's in store for 2015! :) New logo, new address, new service offerings and some new great tools to help you build your small business, large business, or non-profit! Best wishes for a safe and happy new year!

08/26/2014

Love it when I have clients are pleased with my work! Thanks Robin Henry!

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