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Obsidian Design Studio – Branding
Rachel thought she might just want a word mark logo – but once we saw how well her monogram letters came together – we knew it had the potential to become iconic.
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Jewel of the Lotus – Branding
As part of our premium package for JAM Designs, we created more than 120 custom labels for across several product lines. Mockups were used on the website, and on social media…
JAM Designs Re-Brand
We helped JAM capitalize on their biggest opportunity, and organized their business into a brand family, bringing order, professionalism and consistency to the business.
Parkwood Estate Rebrand
Branding this project meant walking the line between the heritage of the site and the need to leverage social media to promote programming and attract young audiences.
Search Engine People Agency Branding
This Toronto PPC & SEO Agency has risen within the industry. But over the years their visual identity had drifted. Without guidelines, much of their print, website and presentations were not consistent in appearance. As their ideal client evolved…
Dina Luxury Real Estate Brand
This brand for a Montreal realtor, needed to feel upscale, reflecting the luxury properties that Dina specializes in. We focused on trending neutrals and exotic…
Simple Life Homes – Branding
Simple Life Homes has been building prefabricated residential homes in Eastern Ontario for years. As their business has developed, they have moved into multi-residential, multi-story & commercial building applications. As their ideal client has shifted from direct to consumer to architects and builders, they knew…
Market Candle Co. – Branding & Photoshoot
Market Candle Co. is our ideal client in every way. Referred to us from a past client, Shabi had a successful side hustle that she was taking PRO. Her product is fantastic with great reviews. We gently…
Free Workshop for Realtors!
Join us at Home On Display for a FREE WORKSHOP FOR REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS June 6th @ 11:00am 240 Simpson Ave South, Bowmanville, Ontario Learn how to make your social media activities easier with 3 strategies for increasing your reach. We'll also share a...
I Got My DRIVE Link, What Next?
If we have received your final payment, you've been sent a Google Drive link from our team. This link connects you to an online folder that is kept in cloud storage. Below are directions to add your folder to your own Drive, download it to your computer, or even...
How To Write SEO Friendly Blogs
Are you ready to start blogging? Do you already have a blog but aren’t pulling in the traffic you expected? Search Engine Optimization (or SEO), is a key factor to consider when publishing your content. In order to help you get started on the right track, we have put...
Studio Space For Rent in Bowmanville
Can you believe we’ve been in our new office space for over six months? Our new space houses our in-house studio - which is available for rent in Bowmanville! Back in October 2017, the Brand Ambition HQ moved from the second floor back to the third floor of the...
How To Work With An Influencer
If you and your competition are both publishing the same number of posts, on the same platforms at the ideal time of day, how do you stand out? This series of posts will help your small business optimize your social media and take you beyond the benefits...
Collaborate To Grow Your Reach
Never has it been more important to collaborate with other businesses. Why? Every time you tag another business, your post will go out to a selection of your followers but also a selection of the tag’s followers. This makes tagging a tool for organically growing your reach, and a strategic maneuver to put your business in front of other curated audiences
The Social Magic of Referrals & Reviews
Cultivating reviews has an incredible psychological effect on your followers. The first thing they offer is social proof. Evidence
Tips To Grow Your Brand
Many small business owners would agree, growing your business is no walk in the park. Without proper branding, growing your business is even harder. Once you have brand elements, including a prominent primary logo and variations, a strong colour palette, clean fonts...
Oh My Cat
Oh My MEOW! What could be more purrfect, that all the cat-themed products that have been curated by Oh My Cat. Her online shop should be a destination for cat lovers, featuring feline trinkets for our furry friends and some cute accessories for the less furry owners....
euroSCRUBBY
You’ve probably seen Euroscrubby’s cleaning pads in your mom or grandma’s kitchen. They were the original non-scratch cleaning pads, but lately, the marketplace has become
Client Spotlight: Karen McIntosh from LUBU
Karen came to us last year, to begin developing a brand for her new makeup line: LUBU. It was a venture of love, as she had carefully
Why Beauty Matters To Business
When I first began writing newsletters for wellness centres and health practitioners, I learned something pretty quickly. No matter how compelling my text was, or how exciting my calls to action, the thing that kept customers scrolling through a newsletter, was the EYE CANDY.
Beautiful images, pops of colour, and
The Selfie Wall
There are a lot of people who cringe when they hear the word “selfie”. But, when it comes to growing your fan base and building your business, the selfie can definitely come in handy. To play up on that, we spent a lovely afternoon building our “selfie wall”.
Be An Educated Buyer – Websites
The learning curve is sharp when you first become an entrepreneur. One of the biggest hurdles new business owners face is the creation of a website. It’s hard to make good business decisions if you don’t know what you’re paying for, what’s normal, or what to expect. So here are some good guidelines that will let you know what’s normal, and what isn’t.
What is (Who is) My Audience?
Your “Audience” is a technical term in marketing, and it includes all the people who are “looking” at your business. If you have a sign out front
Flat Lays
These bright and fun images can elevate your brand and give you that professional look that tells your clients you’re worth your price
Q: What if I don’t want to share my life on social media?
But what if you don’t want to share?
I hear from some people that their private life is their own. They don’t want to let clients into their downtime
“Don’t Give Up” Is NOT a Motivational Statement
Last year, my partner Kiki and I went to a Branding conference in Toronto. There were panel discussions and Q&A, throughout the weekend. The experts on stage kept giving advice like: “just keep
Our Story
What’s the magic sauce that makes a business take off? Katie and Kiki asked themselves that question after their first amazing year growing Brand Ambition. Before starting this business, they had done everything. Katie had a degree in Labour Relations, and Kiki had...
What’s Included? (Branding)
Anatomy of A Brand Board Our visual branding packages are a starter kit for your business. Build your recognition by getting the elements that go beyond JUST a logo. You'll work one-on-one with one of our Brand Stylists. These skilled graphic designers can help you...
Freckle Face Photoshoot
This is one of our showcase photoshoots. Because its a great example of the value of a STORY ARC. Freckleface Jewellery came to us looking for a product catalogue. And while the product shots looked GREAT, we knew we needed to add some kind of story line in order...
Jake’s And Heritage Photoshoot
Jakes & Heritage is a women's fashion and home decor shop in downtown Bowmanville. Their photoshoot was intended to provide imagery for their fall marketing, but it also gave us a valuable opportunity to bring in some fashion bloggers. By having them participate...
Rev. Michelle Photoshoot
This photoshoot for Michelle Scrimgeour-Brown has become the foundation for her branding and program visuals. Prior to the shoot, we determined her upcoming service offerings, and made sure to capture images that could convey everything from one-on-one healing...
Champagne and Cake: Social Media Workshop
What does it mean to have an "Instagramable Event"? To us it means making sure that our workshops and trainings provide the backdrop for great social media content. Beautiful images and content should come out of your natural day to day life, but why not create...
Clarington Craft Beer Festival 2016
The Clarington Craft Beer Festival was a success! Hosted by Bowmanville's own ManAntler, the event has become a summery, mid-August memory of live music, tasty food, and cold beer. We love encouraging people to make a career out of something they love, and...