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May the 4th be with you - From a galaxy not so far away

Published 18 days ago • 1 min read

May Update 2024

On tap:
Beyond Logos

Craft Your Commerce Workshops Next Week

Recent Work

Spring Swag Special

Playlist

May the 4th be with you!

We're a couple of days ahead of schedule since the 4th falls on the weekend. Because just as Yoda says, 'Do or do not, there is no try,' let us help you 'do' your best to wield the force of growth with powerful brand strategies this spring. What's the biggest challenge you're facing in your corner of the galaxy? Let us know and let the council of experts at Hornsby Creative guide you!!"

(Yes fellow nerds we know that's Groggo and not Yoda.)


Beyond Logos

This month, dive into our featured read: Beyond Logos: The Power of Messages in Promotional Merchandise. Discover how impactful your promotional strategy can be with the right messaging. Isn’t it time your swag did more than look good, with out-of-this-world messaging?


Upcoming Events and Workshops

I'm running two workshops as part of Mountain Bizwork's Craft Your Commerce Next Week. AI for creatives workshop with Craft Your Commerce in May.

AI for Creatives with John Hornsby When: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 | 2 – 4:00 p.m. Where: Virtual via Zoom Cost: $10 (or $50 for Spring Series Pass) Explore AI's role in the creative industry, addressing ethical concerns and opportunities for growth.

Sales for Introverted Creatives with John Hornsby When: Thursday, May 9, 2024 | 2 – 4:00 p.m. Where: Virtual via Zoom Cost: $10 (or $50 for Spring Series Pass) Learn how embracing your authentic voice can turn your aversion to sales into your strongest asset.


Client Spotlight: Brown Mountain Bodywork

Discover how we transformed Brown Mountain Bodywork’s branding from the ground up. See the problem we tackled, our creative solution, and read the glowing testimonial from the client themselves.


Spring Swag Special!

Refresh your promotional stock this season with our curated collection of innovative swag. For May only enjoy 10% off of any branded swag orders from the new Curated Collections section of our website. Just mention this email.


Request your free copy of the Summit Seeker Strategy Workbook

Ready to see how you can incorporate physical branding into your next experience? Our new DIY tool is ready! Download yours here.


What's Your Brand's Theme Song?

As usual, we keep pumping out a monthly playlist of tunes that are keeping us motivated as we work on building brands and helping clients seize opportunities. Click below for our current playlists. This cover art for the April playlist is a hand-made collage using human intelligence.

As we tune into themes of growth and innovation this spring, we're curious: What song best represents your brand? Reply with your anthem and let’s see what tunes inspire our community!

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John Hornsby

Making good things happen.

I help business leaders seize opportunities and grow efficiently. Founder, CEO, Creative Director. Call me what you like. I’m the primary creative force here at Hornsby Creative. As the leader of our team of creatives who make projects happen, chances are you’ll be working with me as we collaborate to discover, design, and deliver your next branded experience. According to the Gallup Strengths Finders methodology, my top 5 core strengths are Connectedness, Input, Ideation, Strategic, and Achiever. Let’s chat about how I can apply these strengths to help focus and grow your business. Together we'll build a more positive and profitable influence for your business.

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