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Yes, real estate agents need to protect trademark rights in your brand

Housing Wire

If you’re going to take the time to brand yourself, take steps to protect that brand. I am a big believer in developing a brand for your real estate business from Day One. To me, branding a company is a chance to define yourself for the market and build a recognizable and memorable identity. Think again.

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A look back at HousingWire’s 2023 Marketing Leaders

Housing Wire

Nominations for HousingWire’s 2024 Marketing Leaders award are open now through April 30th, 2024. The HousingWire Marketing Leaders award recognizes outstanding professionals who have demonstrated excellence in marketing within mortgage and real estate. brands, including brokerage, mortgage, title, insurance and technology.

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Wendy Forsythe joins eXp Realty as chief marketing officer

Housing Wire

On Thursday, the firm announced that Forsythe was joining eXp as its new chief marketing officer. According to the release, in this role, Forsythe will be responsible for building the firm’s marketing strategies and global initiatives, working to expand the company’s brand visibility. 3 spot in the rankings.

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2022 Rising Star honoree on brand strategy

Housing Wire

A successful marketing strategy is essential in an environment of fierce competition among global real estate companies. Two vital components of a marketing strategy remain a clear company story and the ability to generate engaging content. That’s what we do as a brand. grown and diminish in value.”

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The Impact of Brand Awareness

Housing Wire

Every company has different goals and objectives when it comes to marketing. One of our largest conclusions found that brand awareness is the highest-ranked priority when considering future marketing activities for 2022. Brand awareness isn’t just having people know about your name.

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Guild hires Adam O’Daniel as chief marketing officer

Housing Wire

Industry veteran Adam O’Daniel is transitioning to Guild Mortgage as senior vice president and chief marketing officer, a newly created role, after about two years at Open Mortgage , the company announced on Tuesday. Before joining Guild, he was Open Mortgage’s senior vice president of marketing, responsible for branding and communications.

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How to empower agents and grow your brand in the wake of commission lawsuits

Housing Wire

Advise on navigating market volatility: Share insights and personal anecdotes to help agents not just survive but thrive amidst unpredictable market shifts. The power of words Any recent litigation isn’t a roadblock for your brand or brokerage; it’s an opportunity for growth. Addressing agents’ concerns is pivotal.

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