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A boutique communications firm delivering big marketing solutions for small businesses and start-ups.

31/10/2025

Happy Halloween, Witches!

PS. It’s Photoshop. We obviously can’t be trusted with knives.

30/10/2025

Here’s the difference every small business owner needs to know:

Your Logo is a symbol. Think of your logo like the face of your business.

Your Brand is the full experience. It’s how customers feel about you, the story you tell, the promises you keep, and the way you show up online and offline. It’s the way you communicate, the way you interact, and the colours and fonts, and photos that help you do that.

A polished logo won’t fix confusing messaging. It won’t build trust. And it won’t bring in leads if your brand strategy isn’t clear.

Because your logo can be copied. Your brand can’t.

At Brandidly, we help small businesses move past “just a logo” to build brands that attract the right customers, create loyalty, and actually drive sales.

29/10/2025

Want seven ways to ACTUALLY raise money on social media?

Most nonprofits are stuck on repeat: “Donate now. Please donate. Did we mention donate?”

That doesn’t work anymore.

If you want to raise money on social media, you need more than asks. You need:

✔ Stories that put faces before logos
✔ Engagement that builds trust, not just clicks
✔ Public thank-yous that fuel momentum
✔ Fast responses that keep urgency alive
✔ Contests + ambassadors that amplify your reach

We broke it all down in our new blog: 7 Proven Strategies for Fundraising on Social Media.

Plus, we’re giving away a free set of Canva thank-you templates to help you shout out donors in seconds.

https://www.hellobrandidly.com/how-to-thank-donors/

26/10/2025

How do you raise $1.5 million for a capital project?

For Deer Lodge Centre Foundation, the answer was clear: combine powerful storytelling for fundraising with precise geo-fencing for fundraising.

Their fundraising experts built the donor relationships. We built the marketing strategy, positioning the project, sharing authentic stories, and making sure the right people saw them.

The result? A fully funded $1.5M courtyard transformation.

Read the full case study and see how nonprofit fundraising marketing can fuel extraordinary results:

https://www.hellobrandidly.com/storytelling-for-fundraising/

24/10/2025

Need design help?

If you’re using AI for your creative work, you probably do.

AI can’t replace a real designer. You don’t just need “pretty graphics,” you need branding that works and materials that look good (and normal!).

That means logos, social templates, packaging, ads, menus, signage, flyers, posters… all the stuff that makes your business look like a business.

We’ll keep your brand consistent, professional, and magnetic. The Sh*t that actually sells.

21/10/2025

We’ve been in marketing for a long time… and we’ve f*cked up. A LOT.

The kind of mistakes that cost money, time, and (if we’re honest) some pride. But here’s the thing: every screw-up taught us lessons we couldn’t have learned any other way. And if you’re trying to grow your brand, you can skip the expensive pain and just steal our hard-earned wisdom.

🩵 Mistake #1: We thought a logo was a brand.
Your logo isn’t your brand. Your brand is the gut feeling people get when they experience your business. The logo? That’s just a symbol. Branding is about connection, not clipart.

🩵 Mistake #2: We believed posting more = more reach.
We used to spam content, thinking “more” would save us. Spoiler: boring content posted 7 days a week is still boring. What actually works is better storytelling, stronger messaging, and consistent value. Quality over quantity, every time.

🩵 Mistake #3: We ignored analytics because “our gut said so.”
Your gut might be good for picking lunch, but not for building strategy. Analytics show you what’s working, what’s tanking, and where your audience actually cares. Data isn’t scary. It’s your roadmap.

🩵 Mistake #4: We leaned too hard on word of mouth.
Don’t get us wrong, referrals are great. But if your only plan is waiting for someone to “spread the word,” you don’t have a business. You have a hobby. Marketing systems give you control, scalability, and sustainability.

We learned all of this the hard way, so you don’t have to.

If you’re a small business owner, marketing manager, or just someone who’s tired of guessing when it comes to Instagram and branding, this post is your shortcut.

💡 Save it. Share it. And most importantly: don’t repeat our mistakes.

Because good marketing isn’t about being perfect. It’s about learning, adjusting, and building a brand people actually care about.

18/10/2025

Here’s the thing: not all content shoots are created equal. If you’re investing in professional marketing content, here’s what you should be looking for:

Strategy first: Every photo or video should connect back to your brand goals, not just look pretty. Make sure your content team is asking for your overall marketing strategy, brand guidelines, and goals.

Multi-use assets: One shoot should give you content for social, your website, print, ads, and beyond.

Variety + storytelling: You need more than headshots. Capture behind-the-scenes, product details, team culture, and customer experience.

A fun, easy process: Your team should feel comfortable and confident on set. Great energy = authentic content.

At Brandidly, we design content shoots that give you a full library of strategic, ready-to-use assets, and we make the process enjoyable.

Two hours of shooting can fuel months of marketing (really!). Ask us how.

16/10/2025

Raising money is hard, but your nonprofit marketing doesn’t have to be. That’s why we give registered charities 20% off, always.

We help charities and nonprofits grow donations and build stronger donor relationships through: fundraising campaign strategy, grant writing support, donor communications, social media campaigns, event marketing and promotion, media outreach, email marketing, donor-friendly websites and landing pages, brand development, and creative design.

If your nonprofit is looking to increase fundraising results, attract new donors, and amplify your cause, we’re here to help you make it happen!

13/10/2025

Some agencies send cards. We put our faces on poultry.

Thanks for being here. We’re thankful for you. Happy Thanksgiving from the Brandidly crew!

11/10/2025

Small business owners: if your social media feels like shouting into the void, it’s not because your business is boring; it’s because you’re posting the wrong stuff.

That ends today.

Your socials don’t need more of your time time. They need better ideas.

We created a free Small Business Content Creation Guide packed with 100 actionable ideas to:

🩵 Engage your community,
🩵 Showcase your brand’s personality,
🩵 Save you hours of brainstorming.

Whether you’re DIY’ing your socials or guiding a team, these prompts will help you post smarter, not harder!

Download your free guide now and fill your content calendar with posts people actually want to engage with.

08/10/2025

Do you work for a not-for-profit in Winnipeg? Then this one’s for you!!

The United Way Winnipeg Organizational Development Grant is open, and it can fund up to $7,500 to strengthen your organization’s communications or social media strategy.

That’s right: your nonprofit can get fully funded to build a clear, sustainable communications plan that helps you reach donors, partners, and the people you serve.

This is one of those rare grants that actually invests in your capacity, not just your programs.

And the deadline’s coming fast: October 31.

We’ve built a grant-eligible Communications Plan Package designed specifically for this stream, with 20 % more value built in for CRA-registered charities.

Tap the link in bio to book a consultation and let’s make your grant application count.

Share this with your fave organization or charity, and let’s build their ability to change the world!

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