Design

Merlot Marketing wins nine awards at the PRSA Influence Awards

Published on December 2, 2015

Recently, the Merlot Marketing team attended the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), California Capital Chapter’s…

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Merlot’s Top 10 from the Architectural Digest Home Design Show in NYC

Published on April 16, 2015

Want interior design inspiration? Then you can’t miss the Architectural Digest Home Design Show. The…

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Responsive Design, The Future of Website Design

Published on April 12, 2013

Responsive design is a ‘write once, run everywhere’ style of designing websites. Rather than building sites for each web and mobile device, responsive design uses CSS3 media queries to create a single website that intelligently adjusts its layout and features based on how it’s being viewed

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Success in Launching a Local, Agricultural Brand

Published on April 3, 2013

Today, I would like to share a project we’ve successfully completed for a local, Sacramento region client. We were challenged to develop a suite of modern marketing materials for Placer County, promoting local agricultural brand—PlacerGROWN.

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Sometimes the best rebrand is a brand refresh

Published on September 13, 2012

To stay relevant, companies need to evolve; not only with their products or services, but…

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Merlot Honored in District Advertising Competition

Published on July 26, 2012

Our founding principles are firmly rooted in our company’s motto “Passion, Creativity, Results”. We value originality and are dedicated to treating every client as if they were our only client. Because of this commitment to excellence we have consistently been recognized by the AAF!

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WHAT’S ON THE OUTSIDE COUNTS: HOW TO ATTRACT BUYERS

Published on June 28, 2012

The combination of strategic color choices, great design, website functionality and copywriting are all ingredients for a powerful package.

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I have an iPhone and iPad, do I really need an iPoo?

Published on May 31, 2012

Technology continues to make its way into every room in our homes, and bathrooms are no exception.

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McDonald’s turns to Starbuck’s & Apple for inspiration.

Published on May 9, 2011

McDonald’s is making an interesting move with its brand – shunning bright red roofs and…

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A winning website starts with the basics

Published on October 11, 2010

Friday, October 1, 2010 Biz Savvy Focus should be on messaging, usability, personality, then design…

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