The Secret Weapon Behind Consistent Brands: Your Brand Guide

A graphic with abstract icons representing growth charts, search, social engagement, links, gears, and a globe, symbolizing the elements of a consistent brand.

If you have done any research into marketing, you may have heard of the 7-touch point rule. This is the idea that it takes at least seven interactions to grab someone’s attention enough to make them convert or purchase your offering.   But how do you make those touches count? The answer is branding.  A consistent brand goes far beyond design. It encompasses your messaging, core values, target audience personas, and more. Unfortunately, many businesses jump into marketing without this crucial foundation […]

Does your Website Pass the Test? QUIZ

Is your website working for your business—or against it? Take our quick 10-question Website Health Check Quiz designed for solo entrepreneurs, startups, and small to mid-sized businesses. Discover if your site meets modern web standards for mobile responsiveness, branding consistency, lead generation, and more. If you score 5 or more, it might be time for a website refresh—and Carlton PR & Marketing is here to help you build a site that converts.

Dear First-name Placeholder

It’s officially the most wonderful time of the year…when every young business’ (and some of the older ones) thoughts turn to email marketing. “I’ve got a list” and “I’ve got a sale going on” so “I must send emails.” I’ve already received more than one Dear First-name Placeholder email this year.  And I am sure I will receive several more.  There’s also the Dear ________. I like that one.  It’s second cousin to the Dear (    ). There’s my […]

Industry Analysts: Analyst Relations

While doing some research on Quora recently, I noticed a question from someone wondering about a tech startup looking to hire someone to do “analyst relations.”  Since the firm was a long way from having to brief financial analysts — the only type of analysts the asker was familiar with – they were understandably confused.  I left this answer:

How to Inspire Life Long Fans

Bit of a personal story: the younger son is a pickier eater than his elder sib. The Tall One will eat anything and is infamous for things like, at age four, trying to talk his grandmother into trying sushi.  Into her trying sushi, not the other way around.