Is it Time to Consider a New Website? Answer These Four Quick Questions to Find Out.

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Are you considering a new website, but not sure if now is the right time? You’re not alone. Knowing when to make an investment in website redesign can be overwhelming and intimidating. However, it is essential to remember why your website…

Are Your Communications Integrated?

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At  Chartwell Agency, we define a successful plan as one that employs a three-pronged approach involving a combination of earned, owned and paid opportunities. Like a three-legged stool, hitting from these three perspectives keeps your message…

Healthcare and Color

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Here at Chartwell Agency we have a strong focus on the Healthcare industry. One area where we have a long relationship and seasoned expertise in is the independent and assisted living segment. As a designer, this segment presents a unique set…

Integrating Your Marketing and Fundraising Team’s Efforts

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Chartwell Agency was recently invited to present two sessions at a conference for non-profit  fundraising professionals coordinated by the Northern Illinois Center of Non-Profit Excellence (NICNE). Our session, titles “Integrating the Efforts…

Every Great Strategy Starts with a Destination in Mind

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In my previous blog post I “teased” the idea of changes coming from Chartwell Agency, and today, we officially launched those changes with new branding – including a new website and collateral – and an enhanced focus on our key service…

Public Relations is Building Trust in the Finance Industry

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There are many things to take into consideration when choosing a financial institution. Do they offer user-friendly mobile banking? Will someone help me set up my automatic bill pay?  What are the fees? Do they offer special savings accounts…
Content is King

Content Marketing: Quality Content is King

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Content marketing has become an incredibly popular and effective marketing tactic for individuals and businesses alike, across all industries. Why? Because consumers are hungry for information, and they’re turning to search engines and social…
Marketing Puzzle

The puzzle of communications.

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I think one of the greatest lessons I have learned as a creative is that what I do for a living is more than making things look good. It goes way beyond the subjective realm of aesthetics. It’s all very well to make something visually attractive…
You are Your Own Brand

Shaping a personal brand.

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Branding is the art of shaping a perception – helping others think, know and feel something. We’re used to associating brands with companies, but the importance of personal branding is a relatively new concept. While big names like Oprah…
Roll out the red carpet for award recognition.

Roll out the red carpet for award recognition.

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Last week, I had the pleasure of attending my very first  American Advertising Federation Northern Illinois  ADDY Awards ceremony, which honors the excellent advertising work produced by some of our most creative local organizations in northern…