market research Before you can determine what your marketing should be saying, you have to determine what people are saying about
you. Our market research team has years of experience providing qualitative and quantitative research for independent schools. Some of the areas they can help
you with:

• market analysis
• prospective parent admission surveys
• feeder school admission director surveys
• current parent satisfaction surveys
mission statement development Does your mission statement set you apart? Can everyone at your school remember it? Is it at the heart of every message you convey? Colbycreative conducts multiple deep think sessions with school leadership to help you re-craft your mission statement so that it is meaningful, memorable, and the singular force behind all your marketing.
strategic marketing planning Once you have that singular, powerful, message how will you put it to work? We partner with you to map out your marketing priorities and strategies to accomplish them for the short and long run.
branding development Your mission is your brand. Your branding is the consistent look, feel, tone, voice and expression of your mission that instantly sets you apart. Here's how we can develop brand awareness for you:

• Logo
• Color palette
• Conceptual themes
• Design and graphic styles
• Photography
• Signage
• Promotional items
creative development The key to successful branding is consistency. We are experts at developing marketing materials that establish, expand, extend, and exude your brand concept.

• Websites
• Viewbooks
• Ad Campaigns
• Videos
• Annual Fund Campaigns
• Capital Campaigns
• Event marketing
• Email campaigns
• Social media campaigns
• On-campus promotions
• Publications – Annual Reports, Magazines, Newsletters