Color 9 Creative

12/19/2025

12/17/2025

Here is a fun little "Dad Jokes" snippet from my conversation with Krisztofer Knoblok on the Rightmediagroup_chronicles podcast.
Go check out the FULL EPISODE: https://youtu.be/8KKwbSMpzLc?si=jprfNKfpPVyQZBIX

10/16/2025

Great to see an amazing company and brand get a great story shared about them. Check out the article.

Montgomery’s Wild Honey Box is sweeter than ever as the next generation brings fresh energy and bold ideas to the family business.

09/30/2025

"How Creative Agencies Are Transforming Businesses in 2025"
Thank you to Upender Devarasetti (UD) of the "Value-Tech with UD" () podcast for being a part of your conversation on "How Creative Agencies Are Transforming Businesses in 2025."
Watch a snippet: https://youtu.be/xU_WmkDsvvY?si=DNDb_v3KI1JoaToL
Here is the full podcast: https://youtu.be/oqBUHD-UlxY?si=7z8QyJIeK2_94ESQ

In this inspiring episode of Value Tech with UD, we sit down with Bill Madden, the visionary CEO of Color 9 Creative, to unpack the fascinating intersection ...

08/18/2025

Play is Serious Business.

Step away from that desk, take a break, and have some fun. Play is a way to open your mind when you are so focused you can’t see past that computer screen—it turns tunnel vision into a wider view. Play can stimulate the imagination and solve problems. It silences your “inner editor” that censors your thoughts and ideas, allowing you to see the problem in a new light and create a fresh solution. Are you game?

Play is Serios Business: https://color9creative.com/play/

Play is Powerful: https://color9creative.com/play-is-powerful/

Let’s talk creativity, business, and whatever inspires you!

08/11/2025

How to Connect with Your Customers!

Brands that only fulfill a basic need become a commodity, and customers develop little loyalty. Brands that connect on an emotional level tend to have higher profits, more repeat purchases, and greater brand loyalty.

Customers have many choices and tend to choose products and services with which they have a connection. People often define themselves through the products they purchase.

Strive to truly understand and sympathize with a customer’s emotions to effectively connect with them.

08/04/2025

What do You Say?

Your message is not about you but about what your target market wants, does, or has—not what they need; direct it towards fulfilling their desires. They aren’t buying a donut but an indulgence, a reward, or a way to add a little joy to their morning.

Use the Right language.
Know who you are talking to. When connecting with your audience, sound like an expert. Use industry lingo with those in your field, but avoid that lingo when communicating with a broader audience.

Talk shop, brainstorm, or just say hey — I’m always open for conversation..

07/28/2025

First impressions and every other impression are essential to your business. Your image is reflected in everything that represents your company—logo, business cards, marketing materials, website, office or retail space, and every interaction a customer has with your business. To make a lasting and strong impression, ensure that all your marketing assets incorporate your image through design, color, voice, and overall appearance. Just like others know you by your voice, looks, and mannerisms, your customers get to know your brand the same way.

Need fresh eyes on your brand? Ours are wide open. Coffee and conversation are a great way to start.

07/26/2025

On our way down to Texas for our vacation—ok, half days work, half days fun—my wife and I got the opportunity to swing by one of our clients, Wild Honey Box. The great part about technology in this day and age is that you can work with, build relationships, and do some incredible things without being in the same room. However, I love it when you get the opportunity to see each other face-to-face. We laughed that it seemed like we had met face-to-face before because we all feel like family, although Dax was taller than I thought he was. We got to hang out with all three generations of this family business: the parents (who started the business), their daughter and son-in-law, and the grandkids. We got to take a look around the farm, see the farm's honey store, and taste some incredible new creamy honeys they have in the works. While Wild Honey Box makes some amazing honeys, the people are even more incredible.
Check out their website at https://wildhoneybox.com

07/21/2025

5 Ways to Connect with Your Customers.

Look at the 5 senses. How can you use each of the senses to make your brand more distinctive? Interactions with your customers extend beyond viewing your brochure or website—how can you utilize all five senses to build a stronger brand and foster deeper connections? From the smell and sounds in your store or lobby to the feel of your promotional materials and conference room chairs, everything can contribute to a stronger impression of your company. How will you utilize the senses of smell, touch, sight, taste, and hearing for your company? Emotions are directly connected to our senses, which then influence the decisions we make.