Insights

A little bit of marketing advice. A little bit of trend surfing. A little bit of opinion. A little bit of ranting and raving. A little bit of, well… everything from our creative — and insightful — noggins.
Collage of Creative Noggin client work.
Creative Noggin
December 1, 2023

Woman empowerment is not antithetical to business success. And it’s certainly not antithetical to effective marketing. Our proof: The women-owned and women-focused marketing agency, Creative Noggin. Let’s explore our history and why many savvy business leaders partner with women-owned marketing agencies. Women-Owned and Women-Empowered Since Day One. In 2008, Tracy [...]

5 Uncommon Questions You Should Ask Your Marketing Agency
Tracy Marlowe
November 9, 2023
After 20+ years in the agency world, there are five uncommon questions that I think people should be asking. These questions are less commonly asked but are extremely illuminating of what you can expect in working with the agency. [...]
Creative Noggin
October 10, 2023
Ever dreamed of being a model in a photo shoot? Creative Noggin is looking for models for a large photo shoot in Fredericksburg, Texas. [...]
5 Benefits of Hiring an Ad Agency on Retainer
Terri Angelico
October 3, 2023
If you’re seeking outside help with your business’s marketing and advertising, you have several options. You could work with a freelancer, hire a marketing generalist, or hire an agency. Within the agency realm, there are several types of engagements to choose from. Some of these include hiring an agency on [...]
What Content Marketers Can Learn from the Explosive Success of Crumbl Cookies
Kelly Giese
August 3, 2023
Crumbl’s social media following is large and fanatical. But what is it about Crumbl’s social media presence that makes it so magnetic? Let’s explore four key lessons to learn from Crumbl’s wildly successful content. [...]
Automating Lead Generation
Jackie McGinnis
July 19, 2023
Are you ready to scale up your marketing and get more leads in less time? Implement marketing automation into your digital strategy. [...]
Kelly Giese
May 26, 2023
The dawn of widespread marketing AI is here, and some creatives are asking: Is this the end of human-driven content marketing roles? Is NOTHING sacred? We at Creative Noggin have some thoughts. [...]
New logo for Premier after the rebrand
Creative Noggin
May 26, 2023
Over recent years, the company’s branding had become outdated and no longer reflected its identity, reputation, and objectives. In particular, Premier’s branding needed to align with its emphasis on innovation. [...]
Creative Noggin
March 16, 2023

Competition is fierce these days, especially in the bustling market of Sacramento, California. This means that organizations need more than a marketing plan—they need a marketing partner they can trust. Ideally, one with the expertise and dedication to help their brand compete for attention in Sacramento. At Creative Noggin, we [...]

Post-Cookie Marketing
Jackie McGinnis
February 23, 2023
Though the final sunset date has been pushed back multiple times, Google is phasing out third-party cookies in late 2024. The big questions marketers have been asking since the news was first announced in 2019 are, “what exactly is changing,” and, more importantly, “what do we do about it?” [...]