Mara Whitfield
Brand Strategy Lead
14 articles
Mara Whitfield leads brand strategy at ThisCom, helping small and medium businesses build distinctive brands and consistent digital presences that earn trust and stand out.
BrandingBrand vs. Branding vs. Brand Identity: What’s the Difference? →
These three terms get used interchangeably but mean different things. Understanding the distinction is the first step to building a brand intentionally.
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BrandingHow to Build a Brand Strategy (Step by Step) →
A brand strategy is the foundation every logo, message, and campaign should rest on. Here is a practical, step-by-step process for small businesses.
Mara Whitfield
BrandingBrand Identity Design: Logo, Color, Typography & Voice →
Brand identity turns strategy into something people can see and feel. Here is how the core elements, logo, color, type, and voice, work together.
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BrandingBrand Positioning: How to Stand Out in a Crowded Market →
Positioning is the art of owning a distinct space in your customer’s mind. Here is how small businesses find and claim a position competitors can’t.
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BrandingBrand Voice & Messaging: Sounding Like You Everywhere →
Your brand voice is how your personality comes through in words. Here is how to define a voice and messaging that stays consistent across every channel.
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BrandingRebranding: When and How to Refresh Your Brand →
Rebranding can revitalize a business or squander hard-won recognition. Here is how to know when you need one and how to do it without losing customers.
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Digital BrandBuilding a Digital Brand: The Complete Guide →
Your digital brand is how people experience you online, across your website, search, social, and reviews. Here is how small businesses build a strong, consistent one.
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Digital BrandYour Website: The Center of Your Digital Brand →
Social platforms are rented; your website is owned. Here is why your site should anchor your digital brand, and what makes one that builds trust.
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Digital BrandSocial Media Branding for Small Businesses →
Social media is where your brand’s personality is most visible. Here is how to build a consistent, recognizable presence without burning out.
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Digital BrandOnline Reputation Management: Protecting Your Brand →
Reviews and search results shape your brand before customers ever contact you. Here is how to monitor, build, and protect your online reputation.
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Digital BrandPersonal Branding for Founders →
For many small businesses, the founder is the most trusted brand asset. Here is how to build a personal brand that grows the business.
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Digital BrandBrand Consistency Across Channels (Omnichannel) →
Customers experience your brand across many channels at once. Consistency is what turns scattered touchpoints into one recognizable, trusted brand.
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Digital BrandYour Brand in AI Search: GEO for Brand Visibility →
AI assistants increasingly answer questions about businesses directly. Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) makes sure your brand is the one they cite.
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