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The Cold Hard Facts — and What to Do About It Let’s not sugarcoat it: the economy has everyone tightening their belts. Consumers are doing mental math at every checkout, and business owners are laser-focused on ROI. People aren’t parting with their dollars unless they’re convinced they need what you offer. That means your website […]
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The Cold Hard Facts — and What to Do About It Let’s not sugarcoat it: the economy has everyone tightening their belts. Consumers are doing mental math at every checkout, and business owners are laser-focused on ROI. People aren’t parting with their dollars unless they’re convinced they need what you offer. That means your website […]
What We’ve Learned Since 1996 (And Why It Still Matters in 2025) Hi there! It’s me again — this time with party hats, digital confetti, and a giant THANK YOU. O’Daniel Creative turns 29 today! That’s right — we’ve been branding, designing, strategizing, and and creating websites since Friends was still airing new episodes, and the hottest […]
Because Chanel energy doesn’t wear knockoffs. Your dream clients? They’re out there. They’re scrolling. They’re buying. But are they seeing your brand and thinking, “YES, them!”—or are they ghosting you like last season’s trends? Here’s the truth no one wants to say: it’s not always your offer. It’s not even your prices. Sometimes, you’re just […]
(And How to Do It Right) Your brand is the first thing people notice about your business—and whether you realize it or not, it’s constantly sending a message. The question is, is it sending the right one? If your business is struggling to attract customers, if competitors seem to be pulling ahead, or if something […]
What Super Bowl 2025 Ads Can Teach Us About Marketing The Super Bowl is this weekend, and while the football-obsessed are stressing over stats and who’s bringing home the trophy, I’m here for the real main event—the commercials (and the snacks). This year’s ad lineup is looking like a marketing masterclass disguised as entertainment—packed with […]
What Your Business Coach Might Not Tell You (But This Brand Strategist Will) Twice this year, I found myself in what can only be described as a serendipitous moment: right place, right time, potentially saving two new business owners from walking straight into a Trademark Infringement Nightmare. Yep, it’s as dramatic as it sounds—and the […]
(And How to Nail Them with Your Biz) Buckle up—it’s 2025, and branding is on a whole new level. This year’s trends are bold, purposeful, and designed to grab attention, all while staying as authentic as your Starbucks coffee order. Whether you’re running a boutique biz or a growing empire, these trends aren’t just about […]
Go from Blah to Ta-Da! As a business owner, information (and information overload) comes at your customers and potential customers from every angle – and sometimes at light speed. The name of the game is getting noticed. Design is all around us. Think about it. Your world is filled with images, some of which make […]
The Taylor Swift Effect: Lessons For Modern Marketing & Brand Strategy You don’t have to be a “Swiftie” to appreciate the impact of Taylor Swift on the music industry and beyond. As the clock ticked down to 2am on the release of her highly anticipated (surprise! double) album “Tortured Poets Department,” the marketing world was […]
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I'm Gina O'Daniel.
I'm a Brand Strategist, Coach, Designer, Author, and Speaker. I LOVE helping business owners, just like you, discover their brand uniqueness and attract their perfect customers.
I'm not new to this branding and marketing rodeo. In fact, I have been in the design industry for over 35 years and have worked on so many amazing projects along the way.
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