Like anything worthwhile, making Instagram a successful part of your business requires a good work ethic, scheduled time for research and studying the marketplace as well as the patience to evolve your progress over time. The good news is that…
What are some of the biggest branding mistakes? And what are some frequently unasked questions that people should think about when developing their brand? In the photo industry, “branding” seems to be a dirty eight-letter word, even though it’s crucial…
With all the electronic forms of communication, surprisingly enough direct mail is on the rise. More and more creatives in our industry are appreciating the tactile, personal and touch. Even print has gone digital and this has made it much…
Think about the last time you shopped for a car, a vacuum, or a hotel room. The internet has changed how we decide what to buy. As consumers today, we are educated, technologically advanced, and have a crazy amount of…
Something happens in our twenties. When we don’t really have much to lose, we seem more driven to create. We listen to that voice in our heads, the one that seems haunting at times. When we are young, our minds…
Now Trending is a Lab column penned by Agency Access Creative Consultant Karen D’Silva. A few times a year, Karen will take a look at emerging and current trends in the advertising industry to help commercial artists gain insight into…

Now Trending is a new series by consultant Karen D’Silva. A few times a year, Karen will take a look at emerging and current trends in the advertising industry to help commercial artists gain insight into what art buyers and…
Question: Do the same photographer and illustrator marketing principles (email, mail, personal visits) work to maintain relationships, or are there better ways to keep a relationship going? With marketing, goal No. 1 is to get noticed. In a sea of…
Question: What are some of the best strategies to go after a new, emerging creative segment? Segment marketing, sometimes called “target marketing” or even “niche marketing,” is the most powerful, affordable and effective marketing tool we have to grow our…
Question: How do you introduce new shooting interests without losing a client’s loyalty or risk them misunderstanding your direction? RISK: A dirty, four-letter word in today’s economy. Often, risk is associated with a negative outcome, but in photography, the truth…