J Howard is a creative and effective marketing service that has been helping businesses and individual clients build a positive, professional image since 2004. J Howard is centered around excellent design, business oriented, and thrives on client success. Specializing in, but not limited to, print and web based media, J Howard can help you to get more out of your existing advertising or develop a totally new identity. If you need graphic design, a built from scratch advertising campaign, or a total marketing plan, J Howard can help. Maybe you just have some questions and need some sound advice from a ten year industry expert. J Howard can be your marketing resource without breaking your bank account.

I do believe that the creative and design process should be at the center of any marketing venture. But, at the same time, good design will only get you so far, especially if no one ever see's it. Sure, I can design and print your brochures, build your website, create your press kit, or write you a clever article. But, your success depends on so much more than that. The printing of materials and building of websites is the easy part. It is the thought process, the research, the creative ideas, the overall marketing vision, and of course the results, that are most important. If all you want is some generic promotional products with pretty colors and some cookie-cutter copy, then you could just go see the college kid behind the counter at your local Kinkos. If you want more - If you want all that plus a calculated plan, custom made for your business - A plan of action that puts everything in perspective, then you are ready for marketing.

How does the general public view your brand? How do past, present, and future customers (or even employees) view your product or services? Who are your customers, really? Are your prices too high? or too low? Does your company communicate effectively with your potential and existing customers? Are your customers happy? Is there anything you're missing or that you could do better? Does your print campaign compliment your web campaign? Do your printed materials coordinate with your website and your social media site? If so, does the content or image fit the media? Or, is your website just a carbon copy of your brochure? Does your logo or brand relay the "big picture" of what you are trying to sell? Does your business signage compliment your building or even your interior design? Or, did you just go with what was the cheapest? If you are promoting your talent or your cause, does your press kit reflect your body of work? These are just some of the many, important questions that you should ask yourself regarding the public representation of your company, corporation, non profit, individual, band, artist, talent, politician or other entity.

Every situation will be a little different, but if you haven't thought of these things before, then maybe you're not maximizing your full profit potential. I know, as a business owner, that just thinking about all this, plus your other day to day operations, can sometimes seem overwhelming. But, even small operations on a modest budget can benefit from the power of good marketing. Marketing is an investment with proven returns that doesn't have to break your budget. As a entrepreneur, you know that you have to be smart about the dollars you do spend. Consumers know this too and they are looking for something more than just a colorful ad or loud commercial when they consider where to spend their hard earned money, especially in today's economy.

That is why marketing and design are so important. All these forms of advertising that you have spent money on separately, in the past just can't work the way they are supposed to without a plan that brings it all in to work together. All advertising needs a pre-meditated marketing and design plan to achieve peak success. Otherwise, you are not getting all you can out of every advertising dollar. Not to mention that effective marketing raises your bottom line, increases referrals, helps retain existing customers, and just keeps you on the mind of the public in general. Its really a no brain-er.

J Howard can answer all your questions and develop strategies that are custom tailored to your specific share of the market. My company was created to help you reach maximum, targeted, and effective exposure. If you are ready to find a marketing plan that works for your business, then please give me a call or an email and set up your free consultation.

Sincerely,

J Howard