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There's nothing we love more than helping our clients' work shine. ✨ Big thanks to HWC - Home Works Corporation for their kind words!

Meet Yankee Doodle.
Technically a Muscovy duck. Definitely a social media star. 💫
Yankee Doodle hatched on the Fourth of July, taking the world by storm under the caring direction of our Operations Manager, Sarah.

So why are we talking about her?
Because this is what social is all about:
🦆Real stories
🤝Human connection
📍Showing up where and how it matters, in the right place at the right time.

If your brand is still posting dry, robotic content...take a note from Yankee Doodle. Give people something they actually want to see. You know, like a charming duckling named Yankee Doodle.

Our fourth and final question to consider if you're a small business looking to partner with a marketing agency.

Tell us in the comments, what do you think is the smartest question to ask a potential marketing team?

Let's be real, the marketing world is full of confusing jargon: "omnichannel synergy", "move the needle", "CTR optimization for scalable KPI uplift". Huh?

If your agency sounds more like a tech manual than a partner, it's time to rethink the relationship. As a small business owner, you deserve clarity and plain language. You deserve to understand exactly what's happening with your investment (no googling of acronyms required)

We believe in honest, human communication with no fluff and no ego. Simply results, spelled out in terms you actually get.

What's a marketing term you've heard that made you stop and say, "wait...what does that even mean?" Let us know in the comments.

If you're a small business that's looking to partner with a marketing agency, here's another question to consider as you begin your search.

Chime in! What questions to you think are essential when choosing a marketing agency?

Selecting an agency can be a difficult process (like you don't have enough to worry about!).

DVS is here to guide you, with our series of questions to ask yourself when selecting a marketing agency partner. Whether you're just starting to define goals and identify your audience or are ready to launch that first campaign—we are here to help! With the right preparation, these questions will help you select the right partner for your business.

We’d love to hear from any small business owners about what you think are the most important questions to ask a potential marketing agency. Tell us in the comments!

“I know I need to do something, but I have no idea where to start or what to budget."

We hear this often from business owners who are beginning their marketing journey, and it's completely normal.

Your initial investment depends on your goals—your marketing agency should help you define those goals and then recommend a smart, phased approach that puts your dollars to work where they are needed most. Think of your marketing budget as an investment in your businesses future and choose a partner who treats your money like their own.

Small business owners: what were your biggest financial lessons when you first started marketing? Drop them in the comments, we would love to learn from your experience!

Happy 4th of July from DVS! Today, you can catch us celebrating our client’s freedom from tyrannical marketing tactics and fees while meditating on the words of our advertising forefathers: "No marketing without reporting."

Why were Michigan’s collection of “I voted” stickers so good this year? They’re a great example of human-centered design! "High design" is never more important than resonant stories.

The werewolf sticker alone became a cultural cornerstone because of its story, not because of its flawless ex*****on or exacting craftsmanship. In fact, the youthful illustration is part of what makes the sticker so appealing!

If you’re considering a logo or branding project, remember: It’s always worth it to be your authentic, t-shirt ripping self.

See you at the polls!

Happy Halloween from DVS! 🎃

From right to left we have Jack Burton, La Calavera Catrina, Luigi, a Hobbit, Jane, Skeleton Sarah, Arthur the Aardvark, Edward Cullen, and Back-to-the-80s Mike.

Moo Deng is a marketing mastermind and we’ve been taking notes. ✍️

Marketing lessons from Moo Deng:

1. Know your brand’s personality and don’t be afraid to flaunt it.

2. Get to know your audience and create content that they’d want to see.

3. Trends come and go, so be adaptable and responsive, but always stay true to your marketing strategy. (Moo Deng’s strategy is “be adorable” and so far it hasn’t failed!)

What else have you learned from our beloved Moo Deng? 🦛