Crain’s Cleveland Business interviews Viva La Brand’s Founder, Laura Sheridan, on niche marketing

In the early 2010s, online screening company Tenant Magic promoted its services to real estate agents, who in the wake of a poor housing market became de facto property managers for homeowners wanting to rent out their residences. Though effective enough for the Cleveland background-check provider, it wasn’t completely efficient, as only 20% of agents at the time dealt with renters. In response, Tenant Magic co-founders Jay Apple and Wayne Rothman pivoted to landlords, who…

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Mar 2020

By Laura SheridanPress

Cleveland Institute of Art Retains Brand Strategy Firm Viva La Brand

Cleveland-based brand & marketing strategy firm is selected to conduct brand research for CIA, the region’s premier art & design college. CLEVELAND, OH – December 3, 2019 – Viva La Brand, the brand & marketing strategy and ad agency search firm was selected to conduct a brand audit study for CIA, the premier art & design college in Cleveland, OH. “We’re honored to be working with CIA – an academic and art and design…

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Dec 2019

By Laura SheridanPress

Viva La Brand Celebrates 12th Anniversary

Cleveland-based brand strategy, ad agency search and marketing consultancy commemorates 12 years of helping clients reach their business goals. CLEVELAND, OH – October 14, 2019 – Viva La Brand, the Cleveland, Ohio-based marketing strategy and ad agency search firm, is kicking off its 13th year by celebrating its relationships with its clients. The strategy firm has clients that span industries from health care to financial services and manufacturing to software and structure from start-ups to…

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Oct 2019

By Laura SheridanPress

Featured in Crain’s Cleveland Business: How’s your personal brand? By Laura Sheridan, President, Viva La Brand

You manage your finances. You manage your business. What about your personal brand? What do Oprah Winfrey, Richard Branson, Sheryl Sandberg and Ellen DeGeneres all have in common? It’s not just wealth, millions of Twitter and Instagram followers, and countless endorsement deals. It’s also a mastery of personal branding. Personal branding isn’t just for the rich and famous. Everyone has a personal brand. As Tom Peters, management consulting guru and inventor of the phrase “personal…

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Aug 2019

By Laura SheridanPress

Braun Ink Selects Viva La Brand to Launch Braun Collection

Premier business biographers launch business leaders’ stories in several formats for corporate professional development managers, educators and students. CLEVELAND, OH – June 4, 2019: Viva La Brand, the marketing strategy firm known for effectively launching new businesses and brands, is proud to have been selected to introduce the Braun Collection. “We’re honored to have been chosen to work with the Braun Ink team to unveil the Braun Collection. Braun Ink founder & president, Rebecca Braun,…

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Jun 2019

By Laura SheridanPress

decantU selects Viva La Brand as its Brand & Marketing Strategy Firm

Cleveland-based brand strategy firm is retained by decantU, the Wine & Wellness Experience firm. Viva La Brand, the Cleveland, Ohio-based brand strategy and ad agency search firm, has been selected to help lead the brand development and marketing strategy for decantU, the host of interactive wine & wellness experiences. decantU Founder, Meredith Griffin, started her career as a sports performance coach and college wellness instructor for Maricopa Community Colleges. With a passion for wine and…

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Jan 2019

By Laura SheridanPress

Crain’s Feature Article by Laura Sheridan: What do you call your customer?

Published in Crain’s Cleveland Business December 1, 2018 What do you call your customer? Ever wonder why Disney calls them “guests,” Costco calls them “members” and Ritz-Carlton calls them “ladies and gentlemen”? It’s not by accident or a casual decision. Most businesspeople know to use the same logo on every ad and marketing piece. Why should language be any different? Many companies fall short on keeping their words and messaging consistent when describing the experiences…

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Dec 2018

By Laura SheridanPress

Viva La Brand Celebrates 11th Anniversary by Honoring Its Clients

Cleveland-based brand and marketing strategy powerhouse celebrates its 11th anniversary by reflecting on its growing list of purposeful clients. Viva La Brand, the Cleveland, Ohio-based marketing strategy and ad agency search firm, is starting its 12th year by reflecting on the work it has done with clients large and small across a huge variety of industries. “Kicking off our 12th year in business is a great time to salute our amazing clients who have enabled us…

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Sep 2018

By Laura SheridanPress

Your Marketing Questions – Answered

As published in the Summer 2018 issue of HaYidion: In my experience working with two-dozen Jewish day schools across North America to drive enrollment and improve retention, I’ve learned this: marketing a Jewish day school in 2018 is hard. You have multiple target audiences, from educators and administrators to board members, parents, alumni and students. You have a product that requires continuous improvement to stay competitive. You have limited time, talent and money. And you…

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Jun 2018

By Laura SheridanPress

Crain’s Cleveland Business feature article by Laura Sheridan: Eight marketing mistakes to avoid in 2018

January 06, 2018 4:00 am Adviser: Eight marketing mistakes to avoid in 2018 By LAURA SHERIDAN Marketing mistakes are inevitable and can be costly. We test, measure and refine in search of the greatest ROI and customer experience. Learn from others and avoid these eight common pitfalls in 2018. Mistake No. 1: Evaluating creative on your computer Is email marketing part of your 2018 marketing plan? Then it’s important to know that in 2017,…

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Jan 2018

By Laura SheridanPress