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Alumni Spotlight

Alumni Spotlight: Ashley Sipe

Ashley Sipe graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill in 2023 with a degree in Media and Journalism on the Advertising and Public Relations track with a double minor in History and Spanish.

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Case Studies

Case Study: All About Insurance

By Ella Bartosik  The Client Founded in 1993 by Nick’s dad at University Place mall, AAI has expanded to 13 locations from Garner to Greensboro,

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Alumni Spotlight

Alumni Spotlight: Lacy McKee

Alumni Spotlight: Lacy McKee by Mallaury Pageau Lacy McKee, a UNC Class of 2024 graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in both Journalism/Media and Communications, embarked

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Alumni Spotlight

Alumni Spotlight: Megan Royer

Megan Royer, a 2018 UNC Hussman School of Media and Journalism alum, presently holds the position of Strategic Communications Advisor at FGS Global in Washington DC.

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Super Bowl

Read to get insights on the 2024 Super Bowl ads and learn how their effective strategies can be used by your business to enhance your marketing efforts.

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Alumni Spotlight

Alumni Spotlight: Gabby Torres

Gabby Torres, a UNC Hussman alum, currently serves as a project manager at Digitas Unlimited. She began her journey with Digitas as an intern during her college years, eventually leading to a full-time role as a project manager. In her day-to-day responsibilities, she adeptly manages timelines for client deliverables and production, oversees partnerships, engages in social media strategies and handles data and analytics. Her client portfolio spans both international and domestic realms, requiring meticulous management and strategic thinking.

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Level Up Your Market Research

The quality of your market research can either make or break your project or business. Here are three key tips to improve market research for your business:

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Alumni Spotlight

Alumni Spotlight: Sophia Alem​

After studying both Media and Journalism and English Literature at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Sophia Alem started a new adventure in New York City but left an impact on her family at the 1893 Brand Studio.

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Alumni Spotlight

Alumni Spotlight: Jack O’Grady​

Alumni Spotlight: Jack O’Grady by Delaney Garver Meet Jack O’Grady – the 1893 Brand Studio Alumni whose initiative pioneered the Alumni Spotlight.    O’Grady’s journey

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Marketing for Small Businesses

Marketing for Small Businesses by Erica Boey Illustration by Natalie Peña-Galvis Navigating the Marketplace Unlike big corporations and companies, small businesses lack the resources to

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Marketing to Gen Z

Marketing to Gen Z by Ashley Sipe Illustration by Nia Freeman Generation Z, which includes those born between 1996 and 2010, is a tech-centric, social

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Alumni Spotlight

Alumni Spotlight: Tran Nguyen

Alumni Spotlight: Tran Nguyen by P.J. Morales More than anything else, 1893 Brand Studio alum Tran Nguyen wants to make an impact on the world. 

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Content Marketing Ideas

Content Marketing Ideas by Catherine Yoder Illustration by Gabi Allen For a successful brand, useful content should be at the core of your marketing strategies.

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Alumni Spotlight

Alumni Spotlight: Sarah Campbell

Alumni Spotlight: Sarah Campbell by Lacy McKee Sarah Campbell came into UNC-Chapel Hill as a biology major on the pre-med track. The track she’s on

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Make Your Website Stand Out

Make Your Website Stand Out by Daniyah Khan Illustration by Sophia Alem In our heavily digitalized world, a website is one of the most important

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Influencer Marketing

Influencer Marketing by Haley Watkins Illustration by Haley Watkins The world of social media marketing is ever expanding. More companies than ever are utilizing different

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Social Media Marketing Tips

Social Media Marketing Tips by Jordan Barish Illustration by Natalie Peña-Galvis How your business can make the most of social media Social media is a

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Alumni Spotlight: Lucas Pruitt

Alumni Spotlight: Lucas Pruitt by Eleazar Yisrael Early Life Born and raised in the mountainous small town of West Jefferson, NC, Lucas Pruitt discovered something

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A Guide to Micro-Influencer Marketing

A Guide to Micro-Influencer Marketing by Angela Feng Illustration by Natalie Peña-Galvis Most people are familiar with the concept of influencer marketing, which involves developing

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Importance of Brand Authenticity

Importance of Brand Authenticity by Emilie Hofele Illustration by Sophia Alem What is Brand Authenticity? Brand authenticity is “the extent to which consumers perceive a

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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Alumni Spotlight

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

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Alumni Spotlight: Jake Mory

Alumni Spotlight: Jake Mory by Ashley Sipe Jake Mory, a 2022 UNC-Chapel Hill and Brand Studio alumni, made the most of his time on campus

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User-Centered Design

The Benefits of Implementing User-Centered Design Illustration by Angela Feng by Nia Freeman From the comfortable shape of Apple’s AirPods to the simplicity of designing

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How to Optimize Your Graphics

How to Optimize Your Graphics Illustration by Ashley Sipe by Shemariah Solomon The number of followers a brand has on social media does not mean

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Alumni Spotlight

September Alumni Spotlight

September Alumni Spotlight: Lex Coelho Lex Coelho, a UNC and 1893 Brand Studio alumnae, always had a love for design and maximized her time on

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2022’s Top Marketing Tips and Tool

The advertising world is constantly advancing and changing. Businesses need to look out for these three important marketing strategies in 2022: video marketing, next-level user

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Alumni Spotlight

March Alum Spotlight: Nick Valego

Nick Valego, an alumnus of 1893 Brand Studio’s Campaigns team, is now a strategist at Wunderman Thompson Health – a global marketing and communications agency

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Case Studies

Case Study: The Helium Agency

By Lilly Behbehani    Helium Agency Background Helium Agency is a Durham-based full-service sports marketing agency specializing in content strategy, custom publishing, digital marketing and

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Case Studies

Case Study: WCHL Chapelboro

By Elizabeth Efird    Business Background  WCHL is a Chapel Hill-based radio station and news site that primarily serves the Carrboro and Chapel Hill areas.

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Effective Communication in Client Relationships

Strengthening Client Relationships Through Effective Communication Consistent, effective communication is essential to building healthy and productive client relationships. Forming long-lasting business connections is an essential

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How to Appeal to College Students

By Anna Southwell Targeting your business’s marketing efforts toward college students, especially for those located in a college town like Chapel Hill, is a valuable

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Tips for Video-Based Content

By: Matilda Marshall Every year, people are spending an increasing amount of time online.The problem for advertisers now is that the market is already saturated

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Top Tips for an Engaging Video

Top tips for an engaging video By Lucas Pruitt A common misconception is that promotional videos have to be difficult and costly. Fortunately, new technology

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What’s a Blog Good for?

What’s a blog good for? By Olivia Foley Now more than ever, businesses need more than just an online presence to connect with their customers

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Designing for Different Audiences

Photo by MockupEditor.com from Pexels Designing for Different Audiences By: Amy Metzinger  Great graphic and web design can communicate brand messaging, attract new people and easily share information

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Social Media Marketing Samples

Raw Health Products

Raw Health is a natural pain relief gel that has provided its product for more than a decade to its customers to relieve muscle strains,

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Why Your Brand’s Colors Matter

Why your brand’s colors matter By: Carson Elm-Picard As cliche it might sound, first impressions are important.  The first time a prospective customer lays eyes

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Graphic Design Samples

Building1 Email Newsletter Design

Building1 Email Newsletter Design Building1 offers professional office space and networking opportunities for yourself or for your new company. The graphic design team worked with

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Social Media Marketing Samples

Eyes Ears Nose & Paws

Eyes Ears Nose & Paws Eyes Ears Nose & Paws is a service in Chapel Hill that creates a bond between humans and canines. The

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Web Development Samples

Trees Charlotte Treasure Trees

Trees Charlotte Treasure Trees Charlotte’s Treasure Trees recognizes and celebrates the grandest of the Queen City’s trees based on their size, age and/or historical value.

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Graphic Design Samples

Spirit Drivers

Spirit Drivers is a place for professional leaders to build deep relationships, embrace fulfilling work and change their world for the better. 1893 Brand Studio

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Graphic Design Samples

Raising Heels

Raising Heels: The weekly newsletter for UNC parents, brought to you by The Daily Tar Heel. This newsletter brings timely information to parents of UNC

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Graphic Design Samples

DTH At A Glance

DTH At A Glance The purpose of DTH At A Glance is to inform the UNC community on a daily basis of current events occurring

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WCHL: Pho Happiness

WCHL: Pho Happiness Raised in Vietnam, Andy Hoang, the owner and operator of Franklin Street’s Pho Happiness, immigrated to California in his late teens with

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WCHL: Tonya’s Cookies

WCHL: Tonya’s Cookies After several attempts to make a cookie that tasted like her grandmother’s pecan pie, Tonya Council was about to throw out another

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WCHL: Market and Moss

WCHL: Market and Moss Annie Johnston’s first job was as a server at Pazzo in Southern Village when she was in high school. Fifteen years

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WCHL: Brandwein’s Bagels

WCHL: Brandwein’s Bagels With a slightly crispy outside and a chewy airy inside, the boiled and baked bagels at Brandwein’s Bagels have the authenticity of

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WCHL: Andi Sobbe Pottery

WCHL: Andi Sobbe Pottery Andi Sobbe has been a potter since her days as a Girl Scout. Despite taking a 25-year pottery hiatus to raise

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WCHL: QueenWa Cafe

WCHL: QueenWa Cafe Located right on Franklin Street in the Blue Dogwood Public Market, QueenWa Cafe brings healthy vegan and vegetarian options to downtown Chapel

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WCHL: Rockwood Dairy Bar

WCHL: Rockwood Dairy Bar When grocery stores were running out of ice cream during the early months of the pandemic, Stephanie Rosse knew she could

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WCHL: Deli Edison

WCHL: Deli Edison Self-described “part neighborhood eatery and part gourmet food destination” Deli Edison is serving homemade bagels, schmears and sandwiches with locally-sourced meats and

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WCHL: Mary Kat Masks

WCHL: Mary Kat Masks When the COVID-19 pandemic hit and face masks became essential, sisters Mary Mac and Katherine Collie decided to embrace their love

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WCHL: Que Chula

WCHL: Que Chula When Que Chula picked the perfect spot for its Mexican flavors on Franklin Street, the owners didn’t expect to open in the

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WCHL: Be Pure Beauty

WCHL: Be Pure Beauty When stay-at-home orders were implemented in North Carolina in March, most local businesses had to close down and make major changes

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WCHL: Thai Station

WCHL: Thai Station Built in the remnants of an old railroad station, Thai Station has positioned itself at the center of the Thai food scene

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WCHL: The Sonder Market

WCHL: The Sonder Market For many UNC students, Chapel Hill is a temporary home. But for the volunteer students who run the Sonder Market, Chapel

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The Effectiveness of Infographics

The effectiveness of infographics By Jadah Smith Infographics are a creative way to present valuable information.  According to Shift Disruptive Learning, 90 percent of information

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Implicit Bias in Advertising

Implicit bias in advertising By Anwar Boutayba In the advertising world, businesses want to know the individuals that can and should buy their products.  However,

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How to Present Webinars

Webinars: How to present one By Sam Hopper Webinars have always been a great choice for online company-wide events. They are less expensive than in-person

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How to Craft a Newsletter

Newsletters: how to craft one By Praveena Somasundaram From newspapers to businesses, writing newsletters is a chance to reach the people who matter and who

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