May 7, 2021

The Role of Marketing in Employee Recruitment

At a time when millions of Americans are unemployed, businesses are finding it almost impossible to find new workers. You would think positions would be easy to fill given our economy has recovered just a little over half of the...

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April 7, 2021

As podcasters become mainstream, are marketers ready?

According to the 2020 forecast from eMarketer on US weekly podcast listeners, 77.9 million people will listen to a podcast at least once a week in 2021. This means weekly podcast listenership has more than doubled since 2016 and is now a $1 billion industry. Although podcasts have been around...

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March 16, 2021

Using Promotional Items to Build Your Brand

Incorporating promo materials and logoed apparel into your marketing strategy can be a highly effective way to build brand awareness. Here are some quick tips to keep in mind as you plan your approach. READ MORE >

February 15, 2021

Project Spotlight: NICE 25th Anniversary Logo

Recently, the National Insulation Contractors’ Exchange enlisted The Jakes Group to design a logo for their 25th anniversary. We sought to create a logo that helped to reflect where they’ve been as well as the direction they are going. READ MORE >

February 9, 2021

Ads We Love

At The Jakes Group, we are always exploring marketing trends and how different brands are standing out in their markets. Here we share some of our recent favorite marketing pieces and why we think they are effective. READ MORE >

January 25, 2021

The Inspiration of a Conversation

When we launched our new brand identity last year, we made “Inspiring Conversations” our purpose statement. Although having authentic conversations may look different in our "socially distanced" world, the importance of having them remains the same. READ MORE >