In essence, your brand is how you communicate your product, service, or business to your target audience. A branding studio helps to curate the verbal, visual, and physical elements of that.
MLM Creative specializes in ideation, creation, and strategic implementation. Our aim is not only to make your brand stand out, but also to make it connect where and how it needs to. And we are here to take each step of the branding journey with you.
PHASE 01
FOCUS
2-3 WEEKS
We like to think that there is no such thing as too big of an idea. That said, we also understand how critical for success it is to have focal points within the bigger picture. Before taking your brand forward, we take select steps backwards and really pin your target audience(s) and directional goals.
PHASE 02
BRAND
4-6 WEEKS
Queue us doing what we do best. Whether we are developing a new brand from scratch or strengthening an already-existing concept, we create the relevant pieces to help bring your big idea to life in a way that allows the story to tell itself.
PHASE 03
ACTIVATE
Based on your custom-curated strategy, we take concrete and measurable steps towards the actualization of your brand vision - aligned with your brand needs, your brand goals, and potential opportunities for growth.
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What type of client do you work with?We work with both new and existing brands and businesses across various stages of the branding cycle - whether just getting started and needing to introduce your idea to a given audience; or established but looking to ignite fresh engagement; or simply wanting to ensure your vision gets properly applied to the latest asset, project, or shoot.
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Where are you located, and do you travel?Our studio operations are primarily based in the Charlotte Metro Area and the DC Metro Area, but our clients can be located anywhere. If on-site work is required for a project that is not local, we are open to discuss travel.
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How long does a typical engagment last?Our brand projects average about eight weeks following the Statement of Work contract signing and kickoff. We offer retainer services per a monthly basis and à la carte services, as well.
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What range of investment can I expect, as a client?We invite you to find an organized view of both our services and relevant pricing on our 'Services' page.
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Do you offer payment plans?Yes. Each project requires an initial deposit, and the remaining balance is separated into installments formatted to fit your feasibility.
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What do the deliverables of each phase look like?For the 'Focus' phase, think: mission and values, positioning, voice and tone, target audience, etc. For the 'Brand' phase, think: key messaging, visual identity, marketing channels, creative concepts, etc. + website, if applicable. You and your team will be given a brand guide encapsulating said items. The 'Activate' phase entails the launch of your new brand - at which point, it's all yours. However, we're still there if you need us further - for ongoing brand management, consulting, or à la carte services.
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Which website hosting platform do you use?Visually appealing, customizable, and user-friendly all rank high on our list. That said, we specialize in Wix and ensure mobile site compatibility. For those wanting to manage the backend themselves, we provide post-project training sessions. If you have an existing site on another platform (ie. Wordpress, Squarespace, etc.), we are happy to help with domain transfer.
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What if I have additional questions?We would love to hear from you! Feel free to reach out to us via our 'Contact' page, and shoot us a message or schedule a 1:1 sync with us.