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Nike Swoosh

OR

Just Do It.

Of course, I’m not suggesting that brand imagery isn’t important…my design friends are cringing. My point is actually that the two platforms (writing and design) are equally important – and to some degree they serve different purposes.

The swoosh is Nike, right? You see it and you know, no question.

But, those words, those words! They are so compelling, so inspirational, so ‘get off your ass, put your shoes on and go for a run!’

When people ask why strong writing is important, I say because while the swoosh is Nike’s ID, their tagline is their call to action…and sales. Are you going to have a logo that is universally recognized like Nike? Probably not, so you better have an incredible message…that tells your customers exactly what to do.

 

 

Julie Roads is a marketing copywriter, blogger, social media consultant & speaker who thrives on helping you find your authentic voice & personal brand, and keep it, while you grow your business.

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Ken Tracy
Coldwell Banker Residential - Naperville, IL
Helping clients buy and sell since 2005

Hi Julie.  Right on.

I hope things are well for you.

Ken

Jan 27, 2009 02:07 PM
Michael Lee
Frog Realty - Tallahassee, FL

Nice thoughts.  I am currently using...

Everything will be fine in 2009

My contacts seem to need the reassurance!

Jan 27, 2009 02:08 PM
Joanne O'Donnell
Chic Home Interiors - Oakland, CA

Julie, you are so right, words are powerful, negatively and positively.  We all need to pay more attention... I am working on it, you seem to already have it.

Jan 27, 2009 02:10 PM
Julie Roads
Writing Roads - West Tisbury, MA
Writer, Blogger, Social Media Consultant

Well - it's for certain that people want to be around positive people right now!

Jan 27, 2009 02:12 PM
Pat Tasker
Shorewest Realtors - Germantown, WI
Your Milwaukee Metro Area Agent (WI)

You "Just Did it"....and some people are visual, and some are more mental, so for some the swoosh, some the slogan....

Jan 27, 2009 02:23 PM
Leslie Prest
Leslie Prest, Prest Realty, Sales and Rentals in Payson, AZ - Payson, AZ
Owner, Assoc. Broker, Prest Realty, Payson,

Well, our logo IS our name. What does that say about us? Its very recognizable, or so people tell me.

Prest Realty logo

Jan 28, 2009 04:17 AM
Marian Gregor-Ann
Keller Williams - Ann Arbor, MI
Arbor area Real Estate

Hi Julie, Most people are visually oriented so the design / logo is very important. But then what about the message? Otherwise the logo would be empty. Nike has succeeded in tying the 2 together.

Jan 28, 2009 12:30 PM
Mark MacKenzie
Phoenix, AZ

Julie,

Still to this day, and likely forever, the Nike tag line is phenomenal as it transcends sports into life.

It is a statement that nobody can disagree with and everybody can relate to. 

 

 

Jan 29, 2009 12:57 PM
Goodbye Active Rain
Out of Real Estate

Julie,  The swoosh says it all.  I was wearing Nike's long before they were popular in the mainstream,  before Michael Jordan put Nike on the world map.

Jan 30, 2009 12:29 AM
Rene Fabre
ARFCO Media - Renton, WA
Practicing Philosophical Eclectic of the Arts

Julie...

Right on... The image isn't held in the mind without the words... Yet the words don't appear without the picture. The perfect marriage. It's the dance between the two that's magic. The push, the pull. The suggestion, the imagery. Our dance with Shiva!

thanks...

Rene'

Feb 02, 2009 04:07 PM
Suzanne Gallegos
Equity Real Estate - Advantage - Salt Lake City, UT
Realtor - Salt Lake City, Utah Homes

Hi Julie,

Branding is a very important, and "of the moment" topic right now!

Feb 08, 2009 04:12 PM