How to Develop a Strong Brand

How to Develop a Strong Brand by Ashley Sipe Illustration by Gabi Allen Having a strong brand is essential for any successful business. Branding can include a few different things, such as how your business is perceived by customers, how your business differentiates itself from competitors and what your company stands for. However, the big […]

Become the Big Fish: How to Make Your Business Stand Out

Become the Big Fish: How to Make Your Business Stand Out by Oriana Apostoli Illustration by Cameron Shaw It can be hard to keep your business afloat while swimming amongst a sea of competitors. There are several ways that you can make yourself stand out. Researching the competition and your target market, establishing a unique […]

What Makes a Brand Successful?

What Makes a Brand Successful? by Abby Pallant Illustration by Abby Pallant A brand is a connection. A trusting relationship between the audience and provider. Brands that make people feel a strong, positive emotional connection are going to gain loyal consumers in the long run, which brings a competitive advantage. However, when there is no […]

Alumni Spotlight: Samantha Hopper

Alumni Spotlight: Samantha Hopper Samantha Hopper, a 2022 UNC alumni, began working at the Brand Studio when she was a sophomore, in January of 2020. During her time, she worked on the Campaigns team, eventually becoming the Campaigns Team Lead. In this role, Samantha delegated tasks, reviewed and edited work, and helped teach digital marketing […]

Building a Successful Site: SEO

Building a Successful Site: Software for SEO Enhancements Illustration by Rishabh Vemuri by Rishabh Vemuri What is Search Engine Optimization? Search Engine Optimization, commonly referred to as SEO, is the practice by which web creators increase the prevalence of their site by focusing on their site being ranked higher on Google search results following specific […]

Changes to Twitter and the Impact on Your Business

How Could Changes to Twitter Affect Your Business? Illustration by Anwar Boutayba By Jordan Barish Twitter has long been a popular platform for businesses, who use it to build their brand voice, keep up with industry news and connect with potential consumers. However, the app could soon be changing with the implementation of new leadership. […]

Brand Awareness

Brand Awareness Illustration by Oriana Apostoli By Nikki Reddy Owning a business in a college town is nothing a degree can prepare you for. The inflow of your customers can hugely depend on whether it is a university holiday or not and many other factors that you may have little to no control over. Making […]

Alumni Spotlight: Alex Mazer

Alumni Spotlight: Alex Mazer by Charlotte Geier Meet Alex Mazer, a 2022 UNC-Chapel Hill graduate who now works at Bain & Company as an Associate Consultant in Atlanta, GA. Mazer formerly served on the Daily Tar Heel’s Board of Directors during  all four of his years at UNC and served as President his final year. […]

How to Grow Your Email Marketing With Ease

How to Grow Your Email Marketing With Ease Illustration by Joelle Adeleke by Joelle Adeleke In the age of social media, newsletters may be easy to overlook. But they can also be a more self-sufficient method of getting information to your audience, especially if you have been struggling with mastering social media algorithms. According to […]

How to be a Data-Driven Business

How to be a Data-Driven Business Illustration by Kiara Garcia by Olivia Rojas Data is Everywhere We are currently in the evolution of Web 3.0. Web 3.0, or Web3, is the third generation of web-based technologies. Advanced, web-based technologies like machine learning and artificial intelligence are present in many parts of our lives. Additionally, the […]