Images of World Cup Poster Design

You may have noticed that the World Cup is currently underway. Before and after every commercial break you hear a quiet African chant and you see the animated soccer player kicking the ball in a circular motion. This little introduction is the branding for this year's World Cup.

Every four years FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) hosts the World Cup for the world to see. It is important for them to have images and graphics that remind the world about what is going on and where the action is happening.

Make sure that you have memorable graphics for an event. That way people will want to be a part of it and will remember it for years to come! Check out the posters that have represented the World Cup since 1930! CLICK HERE

Asterisk Creative about town

At Asterisk Creative, we're known to be avid networkers.  As in, when we are seen at networking events we usually get the response - "Man, you guys are everywhere!".  There's a method to the madness.  Networking is a great, and fun, way to keep your brand and business top-of-mind.  It's also an easy way to meet new clients and referral partners.

Here are just a few of the organizations whose events we regularly attend:
National Association of Women Business Owners - Charlotte Chapter
Northlake Network
Charlotte Business Professionals
CORE (Charlotte Organization for Referrals and Education)
Business Leaders of Charlotte
Business Marketing Association of the Carolinas
Business Sorority

I'm sure there are more, but this is a good start.  If you have questions about any of these strong organizations, contact us.  And try doing some networking yourself, you might like it!

How To: Build Your Personal Brand on LinkedIn

In the corporate world, having a LinkedIn page is a must. However, for all of us non-techies out there, how do you best customize your page to reflect a personal brand? Taking advantage of this public forum can help you learn and further your career in no time at all.

Find out how at http://mashable.com/2009/07/27/linkedin-personal-brand/

The Art of Branding

Its more than just the logo.

Today brands are meant to embody everything that is your company. True success is when someone can recognize a brand even when the name is taken away. Companies like Apple, Nike, and McDonald's have mastered the art of branding recognition - who could forget the infamous "swoosh"? The Asterisk Creative team brainstorms to give you the the most optimal brand recognition through use of social media marketing, keyword rich content, and SEO strategies. If you want to reach your highest potential, no aspect of your company can be overlooked.

Discover how you can improve your brand recognition.
Visit http://www.smh.com.au/small-business/brand-recognition-20090619-cogw.html

User Friendly Websites & SEO

The design principle at Asterisk Creative has always been to design and build user friendly websites. We approach each project with a results driven strategy and search engine strategy.

Take a moment to read this article to further understand how important a well designed sites means to your site conversion rates and SEO.

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=103636