Three Ways to Start Marketing Early for the Holidays
Holiday marketing starts long before Black Friday. These three early-season strategies help business owners spotlight gift ideas, incentivize early shoppers, and pre-plan social content so they’re ready when the holiday rush hits.
When The Deadline Drives The Design
When a client deadline compressed the branding process for Jursa Family Insurance, the MARQUEE team had to rethink how they listened, collaborated, and interpreted feedback. The result wasn’t just a new identity — it was a reminder that authentic branding comes from understanding the client, not the clock.
Owning a Business is a Labor of Love: Prep Now for What Lies Ahead
Owning a Business is a Labor of Love: Prep Now for What Lies Ahead Valentine J. Brkich As summer draws to a close, it can only mean one thing: Labor Day! You know, that one day a year when we pay tribute to America’s longtime tradition of hard work…by taking the day off, eating way too […]
Your Name Is a Brand: Why Personal Branding Matters for Professionals
Professionals are increasingly judged by what people find online. This post explores why personal branding matters, how perception shapes credibility, and how a cohesive identity elevates your reputation.
Search Has Changed. So Have We.
Search has changed, and MARQUEE is expanding SEO and AEO services to help websites stay visible, understandable, and competitive in an AI‑driven search world.
I Came Home Different
Aundréa Cika Heschmeyer reflects on how a deeply personal trip to Poland—filled with family history, reconnections, and long‑overdue clarity—changed the way she views time, ambition, and leadership. She returned home different, with a renewed sense of what truly deserves her energy.
Three Fun and Effective Summertime Marketing Ideas
Summertime is the perfect season to get creative with your marketing. With customers out and about and in brighter moods, these three fun and effective strategies—contests, outdoor engagement, and themed giveaways—can help boost visibility, inspire user‑generated content, and strengthen your brand’s community.
Making Time For Marketing
Small business marketing often gets pushed aside, but focusing on high‑impact strategies can make all the difference. These three modern marketing trends—short‑form video, AI‑powered personalization, and authentic community engagement—help you work smarter, build trust, and strengthen customer loyalty.
Building an Event Through Storytelling and Community Experience
A look at how intentional storytelling, cultural details, and community-focused design helped create a meaningful first-time fundraiser for Thrive’s Immigration Law Clinic.
What I Would Tell My 1985 Self
A reflection on the unexpected paths, imperfect decisions, and quiet lessons that shaped a meaningful life — far beyond anything 1985 could imagine.