Sometimes the smartest move isn’t another email subject line or boosted post—it’s showing up in someone’s actual mailbox. Direct mail has a kind of presence digital can’t replicated: it interrupts the scroll, cuts through the noise, and lingers on a counter or desk in a way a digital ad never will. When used with intention, it’s less about old-school tactics and more about tactile strategy.
An online catalog can either be a brand’s best sales engine—or its fastest way to overwhelm a visitor. The difference is in design and discipline. A great catalog doesn’t just “list products”; it curates them, guides discovery, and makes exploration effortless. If you’re loading dozens (or hundreds) of items, the key is thinking like a shopper, not just a seller as you build your website.
There once was a study of doctors and lawsuits, and what it found may surprise you. Those who showed up with their patients in a warm, professional way were less likely to be sued than their colleagues with better outcomes who didn’t exhibit those traits.
Let’s be honest: running a hospital or clinic is resource-intensive. Marketing dollars can feel scarce, and social media often gets squeezed. But here’s the good news—you don’t need a blockbuster budget to create a social media presence that feels professional, engaging, and trustworthy. What you do need is consistency, creativity, and a clear sense of what matters most to your community.
You only have a few seconds to make a good impression online.
That’s why good, intuitive design is so vital. Humans see thousands of images every day, so you have to give them reason to pay attention to yours. Not only is it about creating a visually arresting look, but good design engages the human brain on a subconscious level.
Now that I have chosen my phrase for 2024, I also want to invite you to join me in a little exercise of reflection, because this often creates clarity for The Next Thing.
As I look ahead to 2024, here are some questions I’ve found helpful as I think about the possibilities a new year holds—and where I want to put my effort:
We’re pleased to announce that creative projects produced with two of our clients have received awards from the 2023 International MarCom Awards Competition—one gold, and one honorable mention.
The MarCom Awards honor excellence in marketing and communication and represent one of the largest creative competitions in the world.
We’d like to thank our team, Red Reina, and Independent Colleges of Washington for being outstanding creative partners and inspiring award-winning work!
What goes in to making a campaign that gets noticed—and creates awareness?
Lots of decisions! Here are some of the reasons behind the campaign we created with the Walla Walla County Department of Community Health, as part of their work to prevent suicide, provide access to mental health resources, de-stigmatize mental health issues, create awareness about the dangers of fentanyl, and prevent opioid use.
We’re pleased to announce that projects produced for two of our clients have received awards from the 2022 International Hermes Creative Awards Competition. We’d like to thank our team, Inland Empire Health Plan and Walla Walla County Department of Community Health for being outstanding creative partners and inspiring award-winning work!
We’re pleased to announce that creative projects produced with three of our clients have received awards from the 2022 International MarCom Awards Competition. The MarCom Awards honor excellence in marketing and communication and represent one of the largest creative competitions in the world. We’d like to thank our team, Walla Walla Symphony, Inland Empire Health Plan, and Weston Mountain Lodge for being outstanding creative partners and inspiring award-winning work!
We’re pleased to announce that CMBell and two of our clients have received awards from the 2020 International MarCom Awards Competition. The MarCom Awards honor excellence in marketing and communication and represent one of the largest creative competitions in the world—with 6,500 entries submitted from creative firms in dozens of countries.
We’re pleased to announce that CMBell and two of our clients have received awards from the 2020 International MarCom Awards Competition. The MarCom Awards honor excellence in marketing and communication and represent one of the largest creative competitions in the world—with 6,500 entries submitted from creative firms in dozens of countries.
Communication has never been more important to businesses and organizations. A company’s website is probably the most important marketing and sales tool available. It’s important to update stagnant designs after five years or more.
CMBell recently redesigned the visual brand for Stella’s Homestead, and in this entry, we’ll take you behind the scenes on some of the work that led up to this.
