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Beyond brand basics: how to brand your creative business when you’ve got the logo, colours, &…
Beyond brand basics: how to brand your creative business when you’ve got the logo, colours, &…
If you’re ready to stand out & show off your work with a wow-worthy brand, let’s talk about the brand elements that go beyond the basics
Hollie Arnett
Nov 21, 2023
Text snippets every creative should have on hand to save you time in your business
Text snippets every creative should have on hand to save you time in your business
As a creative running a business, you already have 1001 things to do. Stop re-writing copy over and over, and try this instead.
Hollie Arnett
Nov 14, 2023
How to decide which new social media platforms to jump on & which to ignore
How to decide which new social media platforms to jump on & which to ignore
Lemon8, Bluesky, Read CV, BeReal, Hive, Mastodon, Clubhouse. There are endless new platforms and features popping up every week — some…
Hollie Arnett
Aug 13, 2023
10 things that successful artists have in common
10 things that successful artists have in common
Over the years, I’ve interviewed 20+ creatives on Brand Your Passion, worked with hundreds of other creatives, been a creative myself, and…
Hollie Arnett
Aug 12, 2023
The #1 thing that every brand needs
The #1 thing that every brand needs
There are lots of things that go into building a brand, from your brand strategy to your visuals to the way you share and grow your brand…
Hollie Arnett
Aug 11, 2023
Renata Paton on getting started as an artist, expanding into new mediums, and committing to your…
Renata Paton on getting started as an artist, expanding into new mediums, and committing to your…
Renata, also known as GremRen, is a Melbourne-based indie artist who’s all about fun creatures and punchy colour palettes.
Hollie Arnett
Aug 10, 2023
So your work’s getting featured: how to make the most of the opportunity & grow your audience
So your work’s getting featured: how to make the most of the opportunity & grow your audience
Okay, so you’ve got an opportunity. You’re going to be a guest on a podcast, a speaker at an event, or your work is going to be featured in…
Hollie Arnett
Aug 9, 2023
The ultimate guide to creating a consistent brand experience that wows your customers
The ultimate guide to creating a consistent brand experience that wows your customers
You already know that branding is important. You’ve got a tagline, your website looks great, and you’re creating kickass content that…
Hollie Arnett
Aug 8, 2023
5 Big myths about branding that are totally holding you back
5 Big myths about branding that are totally holding you back
Have you ever heard some things about branding and thought, “wait a minute, that can’t be right.” Or heard one person say one thing and one…
Hollie Arnett
Aug 7, 2023
Jessica Abel on standing out, staying punk, and being bold about sharing your work
Jessica Abel on standing out, staying punk, and being bold about sharing your work
Jessica Abel is an author and indie cartoonist-turned-creative business strategist. She’s the founder of Autonomous Creative and an…
Hollie Arnett
Aug 6, 2023
9 reasons why you need a clear brand to take your creative business to the next level
9 reasons why you need a clear brand to take your creative business to the next level
Are you ready to take your brand to the next level? If you are, you might be thinking, “I need to design a new website” or “I’ve gotta post…
Hollie Arnett
Aug 4, 2023
8 Simple brand goals to support your creative business goals
8 Simple brand goals to support your creative business goals
When it comes to your creative business, the best part of your brand that you can work on right now is the part that will help you achieve…
Hollie Arnett
Aug 1, 2023
Our Review of Company of One by Paul Jarvis
Our Review of Company of One by Paul Jarvis
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and…
Hollie Arnett
Jul 31, 2023
5 ways to grow your creative business with quizzes
5 ways to grow your creative business with quizzes
Stuck on how to scale your business? Sick of the same old sales techniques? So over PDF downloads for opt-ins? Well, there’s a new tool in…
Hollie Arnett
Jul 30, 2023
Our Review of Disconnected by Emma Gannon
Our Review of Disconnected by Emma Gannon
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and…
Hollie Arnett
Jul 27, 2023
6 Things creatives should do for their brand every quarter
6 Things creatives should do for their brand every quarter
Do you ever take some time out to reflect on how your brand is performing, or if its values are still in line with the direction you want…
Hollie Arnett
Jul 26, 2023
Elements of Design | The fundamental principles every creative needs to know to design their own…
Elements of Design | The fundamental principles every creative needs to know to design their own…
Have you ever wondered what makes some designs better than others? Why some brands look cleaner, catch your eye more, or keep you engaged…
Hollie Arnett
Jul 25, 2023
9 Non-Branding Books About Branding that Every Creative Should Read
9 Non-Branding Books About Branding that Every Creative Should Read
Learning about branding isn’t just about learning about BRANDING. It’s learning about design, copy, marketing, business, the online world…
Hollie Arnett
Jul 24, 2023
20 Ways Creatives Can Use A Brand Strategy
20 Ways Creatives Can Use A Brand Strategy
20 tried and tested ways that creatives can make damn good use of their brand strategy.
Hollie Arnett
Jul 23, 2023
Why Creatives Need To Pinpoint Their People
Why Creatives Need To Pinpoint Their People
We’re all here to connect with the wonderful, magical clients and customers of our dreams. But how do we pinpoint exactly who the heck they…
Hollie Arnett
Jun 7, 2022
Whitney Manney on Seizing Opportunities, Separating Yourself From Your Brand, and Honouring Your…
Whitney Manney on Seizing Opportunities, Separating Yourself From Your Brand, and Honouring Your…
This week on the Brand Your Passion podcast, I was joined by an utterly incredible creative who makes the phrase ‘passion for fashion’…
Hollie Arnett
May 19, 2022
8 Creative Branding Ideas to Implement on Twitch
8 Creative Branding Ideas to Implement on Twitch
Recently, we’ve been talking a bit about Twitch — a live streaming platform that we are kinda loving right now. Live streaming is an…
Hollie Arnett
May 16, 2022
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