Raisin' Brand

We talk a lot about how your brand is more than just a logo, but what does that actually mean for your logo? Tyler, Aaron, and Zach explain the importance of a high-quality brand design and why you should invest in professional brand design.

Today, the hunt for premium talent is ever-competitive. Companies offer wild startup bonuses, unmatched benefits, and getting your birthday off as a holiday. Now, we’re not talent acquisition specialists, but we can tell you one thing for sure, your social media presence is probably hurting your ability to attract new employees. Zach and Aaron sit down to discuss how social media attracts new empl...

Did you know the first television commercial aired in 1941? The 10-second black and white advertisement was published by Bulova, an American timepiece company founded in 1875. Since this advertisement, the television medium has exploded with the addition of content-specific networks, the ability to record and rewind, and its use as a daily tool to keep up to date with the world. Join in with Trist...

Pixel Labs and Amanda Goodman partnered to support brands and their long-term reputations. Join us for this episode to learn more about what happened behind the scenes that led to this relationship.

At the Strictly Business Expo in Cedar Falls, Iowa, the Pixel Labs team sat down with Adam Bolander to talk about their new campaign to bring new events and conferences to our home. Check it out!

Hi everyone welcome to Raisin Brand Powered by Pixel Labs where we take time to have conversations and ideas to navigate the complex world of marketing together. The brand is the ongoing perception of the brand reputation management is maintenance or when additional care is needed

Aaron sits down with Amanda to discuss the biggest mistakes made in reputation management. Check out this short podcast to learn where most of the pros go wrong.

Pixel Labs was invited to be an exhibitor at the Family & Children's Council of Black Hawk County's annual Spark to Fire event. Pixel Labs brought some of the podcast booth set up, and let attendees try out podcasting. Tune in to hear their stories!

Zach sat down with Aaron to talk about how to evaluate your marketing agency partner. If your agency partner has a well-defined process, great communication is transparent, and generates results, hang on to them tight!

Amanda Goodman is a former news anchor who understands how to maintain and build your brand. We sat down to discuss reputation management how it is crucial to building brands that last.

We are super excited about our new video production intern, Erika. Erika is a content producer at heart and loves video creation. We are thrilled to have her on our team! Listen and meet Erika!

Would you guess that Aaron's introduction into marketing started with video game montages on YouTube? Aaron is a self-proclaimed data nerd when it comes to marketing and analytics. Find out how video games started the journey to working at Pixel Labs.

From skateboarder to business owner, here is the story of how Zach went from kickflipping gaps to building a marketing company. Take a listen to hear some of the challenges and key points in his journey that have shaped him into the marketer he is today.

Are you an actor looking for an inside scoop on making it to the main stage? Well, you're in luck this week Noah interviews Jacob Melssen a professional actor currently based in New York City. Jacob shares what he's learned from his time at The Big Blue through the rigorous trials of cattle call auditions. Best advice? Invest in some cupholders. 

Just kidding. However, join us in this podcast as we discuss the idea that data collected before COVID-19 regarding consumer behavior is irrelevant, and why keeping up with your customers is key.

They say it takes a village to raise a child. The same thing applies when building a business. Hear from Danny Laudick about how the community can impact the success of a business.

Most kids look up to the heroes in their favorite movies or the actors that portray them. However, not too many kids dream of being behind the camera. Noah sits down with Micah Versemann to talk about how his love of behind-the-scenes footage grew into a career. 

Before we had the written language people used imagery. It's a universal language that connects each of us, whether we speak the same words or not. Tristan talks with cinematographer Bruce Bales about the language of movies.

Animation is often thought of as being hand-drawn and more often than not you may imagine a talking mouse.  However, as technology becomes more integrated into our everyday lives people have found new ways to animate. It's an ever-evolving art form that, in recent years, has left some viewers wondering if animation programs are getting better or worse. 

It doesn't matter if you are spending millions or hundreds on advertising. If you're spending it in the wrong place, you may not be making a difference on the success of your business.

It's hard to truly know what creativity is. We often look to the past at great works of art or stories that seem to be the origins of timeless classics. As we move into a more digital age the question is raised, has everything been done? Tristan and Noah explore creativity and give their unique opinions on how we continue to live creatively. 

Listen in with Zach and Amanda while they discuss what changes she made when she became the Executive Director of Family & Children's Council of Blackhawk County.

This episode is all about the A24 movie Good Time. Giving you a rollercoaster story starring Robert Pattinson. Tristan and Noah get into the director's chair to talk about what makes this movie great. 

The 80/20 rule is something that everyone applies to just about anything. For creatives and businesses, it is important to use this rule to ensure you don't get stuck in the mud with a project or service. Know that with everything you do, it will never be perfect.

People often grow up being told, "you can be whatever you want to be". Then a time in our lives comes along when we actually have to decide what we want to be. This can be a tough choice and often lead people down a long road. Christopher Messer shares his journey down this road and how he went from working behind a desk to creating art.