Planning Ahead for Marketing in the Holiday Season
Right now, the holidays may feel extremely far away—but as fast as this year is going by, they’ll be here before we know it! For many businesses, the holidays are the busiest season of the year, and they often have a way of sneaking up …
Tips for Creating Email Campaigns Your Customers Will Actually Read
Email campaigns are a great tool for any business looking to open up a direct line of communication with their customers. Nearly any business industry can benefit from investing in email marketing, and if done well, it can be a great way to boost your …
3 Reasons Why Slack’s Logo Design Is Successful
If you haven’t heard of it, Slack is an internal communication tool that offers messaging, file management, and collaborative tools for all businesses. This productive interface delivers a cooperative experience for your employees and is one of the leading communication tools for today’s top innovators. …
The New 2021 Port City Promo Video
We’re very excited to show you a glimpse into what we’re all about and what it’s like to work with us on a project. Check out our new promo video and let us know what you think! …
Does the Coronavirus Quarantine Have You Working Remotely?
If you’re working from home due to the current global pandemic, welcome to the club! Though more companies than ever have experimented with flexible work arrangements in recent years, for many people, regularly working from home will be a totally new experience. While you may …
The 2021 Marketing Trends to Watch
We are finally approaching the end of 2020, and we think we speak for everyone when we say we can’t wait to close this particular book. While 2020 has had plenty of bright spots, it has also been a rough and unpredictable year in many …
Keeping In Touch With Your Customers (Even In Difficult Times)
Regardless of what you want to call the current national climate—difficult, uncertain, unprecedented, totally nuts, etc.—it’s undeniable that 2020 has been one wild ride. If you’re a brand trying to figure out how to navigate it, you’re not alone! There is certainly no rule book …
5 Ways to Shift Your Marketing Plan During the Coronavirus Lockdown.
This is an unprecedented time for the U.S. Restaurants are shutting down. Companies are urging employees to work remotely. This is a strange and surreal time for businesses everywhere. But while we’re waiting out this storm, this is the perfect time to focus on some key …
Kahil Whitfield: The Design Intern Experience
Although my internship with Port City Media Co. is coming to a close, I want to reflect back on the incredible connections I’ve made and the design experience I’ve gained along the way. This role has allowed me to objectively understand my strengths and weaknesses. …
Never Forget
On this day 18 years ago, our lives were forever changed. What started as a normal summer morning turned out to be the day that would shape the rest of our lives. I remember staring in disbelief as we watched news coverage of the terrorist …