Branding vs. Marketing: Why You Need Both
Branding and marketing go hand in hand, so it’s no surprise the two terms often get used interchangeably. But they do different jobs. Branding defines ... READ MORE
Digital Marketing and Design
Meet Kayt Molina, Digital Director
With a background rooted in creative writing and a fascination with human psychology, Kayt Molina brings a unique perspective to the technical world of digital ... READ MORE
Why UGC is Lapping TikTok
Are you feeling “platform fatigue”?
One week you’re told to go all-in on TikTok, the next you’re hearing about the latest Instagram algorithm shift. If you ... READ MORE
How AI is Changing SEO Best Practices and What to Do
It’s an exciting time for SEO. We’ve seen a seismic shift in the very way people search online, which necessarily is changing how marketers optimize ... READ MORE
When Is It Time for a New Website?
If your site is not delivering on your current needs or if the experience doesn’t reflect your brand, you likely have thought about a new ... READ MORE
Web Excellence Award Winner
Verve Marketing Group announces that it is the recipient of the Web Excellence Award for design and development of the Collection at McCormick Square website. ... READ MORE
A Creative-Driven Marketing Agency
An interview with Joan Begitschke, Chief Brand and Marketing Strategist at Verve Marketing Group.
With a career spanning both brand-side marketing and agency leadership, Joan Begitschke ... READ MORE
Best of Industry in 2024 IAC Awards
Verve Marketing Group is pleased to announce that it has been awarded Outstanding Achievement and overall category winner for Best Faith-Based Website in the 2024 ... READ MORE
8 Tips for Branding in Social Media
Are you tasked with frequent social media posts and have hit the big wall of boring? Do you feel staying on brand stifles your creativity? ... READ MORE
We’ve Come a Long Way
Verve Marketing Group, a creative and marketing agency in the Chicago area, is pleased to announce its 15th-anniversary milestone. Established in 2008, the agency has ... READ MORE
When It’s Time to Rebrand
A critical part of any new business launch is spending time, money, and research refining the company’s messaging and carving out a unique identity. That ... READ MORE
How to Choose a Web Design Company
Launching a new website or revamping an existing one can initially seem daunting, but choosing the right web design company for your needs will make ... READ MORE
Your Guide to High ROI Email Marketing
Email marketing is a powerful tool for businesses of all sizes. It continues to be the most relied upon marketing channel with 72% of brands ... READ MORE
Website Design Agency Tips on Imagery
Images pack a punch. The visual aspects of web design have the power to ignite emotion and create a compelling and memorable brand experience. The ... READ MORE
Verve Named a Top Branding Agency in Chicago
Adding to its ever-expanding roster of awards, Verve Marketing Group is once again rated a top branding agency in Chicago for 2022. This is the ... READ MORE
MarCom Gold Award for Ecommerce Web Design
Verve Marketing Group is pleased to announce it has been named a Gold Award winner in the 2022 International MarCom Awards competition. The agency garnered the award ... READ MORE
How to Choose the Best Digital Marketing Agency
Are you looking for a digital marketing agency to help grow your business? With so many agencies out there — and all with seemingly similar ... READ MORE
7 Things to Do to Improve Your Website SEO
Search engine optimization (SEO) is a process of improving the visibility and ranking of a website or web page in search engine results pages (SERPs). ... READ MORE
Verve Named a 2021 MarCom Awards Gold Winner
Chicago, IL – Verve Marketing Group is pleased to announce it is a 2021 MarCom Awards Gold award winner. The MarCom Awards is an international ... READ MORE
Communicator Award of Excellence for Web Design
Verve Marketing Group has been awarded the highest honor, the Award of Excellence, in the 27th Annual Communicator Awards competition for design and development of ... READ MORE
Verve a Top 20 Branding Agency in Chicago
Verve Marketing Group is pleased to announce that it has been named a top 20 branding agency in Chicago by Expertise.com for the second year ... READ MORE
Agency Named to Select List of Top Chicago Marketing Agencies
Verve Marketing Group is pleased to announce that it has been selected as a Chicagoland top marketing consultancy firm by independent research and review company, ... READ MORE
Hermes Gold Award for National Garden Bureau Website Design
Verve Marketing Group is pleased to announce that it has been named a Gold Award Winner in the 2019 Hermes Creative Awards for design of ... READ MORE
Verve Named Leading U.S. Branding, Web Design Agency
Verve Marketing Group is pleased to announce that it has been named to the 2018 lists of top U.S. web design and branding agencies. The ... READ MORE
Verve 2018 MarCom Gold Award Winner for DTC Brochure Design
Verve Marketing Group is pleased to announce it is being recognized with the MarCom Gold Award in the direct response category for design of a ... READ MORE
Verve Wins Marcom Gold for New International Version Website
Verve Marketing Group is pleased to announce it has been named a Gold Award winner in the 2018 International MarCom Awards competition. The agency garnered ... READ MORE
What is Branding and How are Brands Created?
You’ve likely heard that a brand is more than your logo and tagline. But what is the process to strategically create a brand that expresses ... READ MORE
Is Your Website Showing as “Not Secure”?
In the past, best practices dictated that only ecommerce sites necessitated HTTPS encryption. Other sites that were not gathering credit card information or other sensitive ... READ MORE
Communicator Award for Capital Campaign Brochure
Verve Marketing Group has received the Communicator Award of Distinction for design of the Wheaton College “For the Heart for the Kingdom” philanthropy brochure in ... READ MORE
Verve Marketing Group Named Chicago Top 10 Creative Agency
CHICAGO, April 2, 2018 – Verve Marketing Group is pleased to announce that it has been named to the Chicago Top Ten Creative Agency list ... READ MORE