“If you build it, they will come.” Lots of businesses start out this way, from a great idea that is well thought through, developed, and even produced. And while these ideas might be great, a lot of them fail. Why? Because often times, it becomes so much about the idea,... read more →
Dec
16
Dec
01
It isn’t uncommon for Hookd to be asked the question “What does branding really accomplish? And is it worth it?”. The truth is that we, as consumers, are very in tune with branding, even if we don’t realize it. Case in point. My husband, sort of wondering out loud while... read more →
Nov
11
As members of both the creative and consulting community, we get to take part in the process of naming businesses and creating identities everyday. It's always an exciting process, but it's also a very serious process. There are a lot of things to consider and explore. When we begin exploring... read more →
Nov
04
Meta what? When Facebook recently announced the re-brand of their parent company, a lot of us were left confused. Does this mean I’m going to post to Meta instead of posting to Facebook? The short answer is no. So What’s Next? Your app will continue to be called Facebook. The... read more →
Oct
28
You’ve likely begun planning for next year, and you might be wondering how much you should be spending on marketing. This is a common question! Well, one widely-accepted benchmark used across industries is the 5% Rule. In other words, spend approximately 5% of your sales revenue on your marketing budget. ... read more →
Oct
21
“I know times have changed and I know that I need to adjust my marketing efforts accordingly, but I’m not sure what that means or where to start.” If this is something you’ve said to yourself, you’re not alone; in fact, we hear this on a regular basis. What that... read more →
Oct
11
We say we are as much of a research company as we are a marketing company. That’s because data often drives the direction of our marketing efforts at Hookd… and in order to do that, we do lots of research! Being able to measure and use data is a great... read more →
Oct
05
Want your ads to play on TV without paying the high cost of TV advertising? Yes. There is a way to do that! Providing value and being accountable to our clients is something near and dear to Hookd. Every month, we provide our clients with a results report that gives... read more →
Sep
29
Oooh, that looks exactly like what I’ve been looking for! [CLICK] That click is the beauty of digital marketing! If someone is interested in what’s showing in your ad, they can click on the ad and go directly to your website, giving you immediate feedback. Lots of clicks means people... read more →
Sep
08
Digital marketing can seem overwhelming at times, but it doesn’t have to be! If you want to create an effective marketing campaign without the added stress and time, don’t try to do it all on your own. Rather, bring in a digital marketing partner who can offer you the expertise... read more →