EP 132 - 2024 Q3 Branding Trends: Overusing Studio Spaces, Nostalgic Branding, and Ethical Marketing Practices
Release Date: 10/10/2024
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info_outlineWe're officially in Q4! You know what that means - It's time for a Q3 branding trend report from Highflier Powerhouse. If you missed the Q1 and Q2 trend reports, go check them out.
But before we get into the holidays and everyone starts taking time away, let's take stock of what's been happening in the online space lately. Have you noticed that short form videos are starting to all look the same? It seems like everyone jumped on the studio space bandwagon.
And while these videos are aesthetically pleasing, I'm encouraging some critical thinking about how we move forward! If we're all standing around in a perfectly curated studio space and just...talking...our audience is bound to get bored.
We'll also be chatting about all things ethical marketing. People are starting to ask the real questions in the coaching space. Can you actually make that bold claim in your marketing? Consulting with a legal expert is the best policy and I'm happy to see more business owners doing this and bringing legal experts into their programs.
What trends are you seeing in the online business space? I want to hear all about what you're noticing so leave a comment on Spotify or hop over to our Instagram to put in your two cents.
In this episode, we're chatting about:
- Why short form content is starting to look homogenous
- What is ethical marketing?
- The rise of dark mode aesthetics
- How more business owners are prioritizing collaborations
- Why six-figure business owners need to stop selling through Google Docs
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