Sep 18, 2025

Branding

Point Made PR

MISSION

Point Made PR needed a brand identity that would position them competitively against established public affairs firms while clearly communicating their specialized expertise. The challenge was strategic: how to signal sophisticated capabilities in grassroots mobilization and editorial placement without appearing inaccessibly corporate—serving mid-market clients who felt overlooked by large agencies but required more than small boutique firms could deliver. The goal was a complete brand system that would establish credibility with discerning clients while maintaining the approachable, responsive energy that defined their service model.

ROLE

End-to-end brand development from competitive analysis through delivered guidelines

APPROACH

I started with competitive analysis, evaluating three established public affairs firms to identify how Point Made could differentiate. The research revealed a positioning gap: large firms emphasized scale and credentials but couldn't economically serve mid-market clients with boutique attention, while smaller firms lacked Point Made's specialized grassroots and media placement capabilities. Through four audience personas, I confirmed the market opportunity: organizations needing sophisticated advocacy delivered with rapid response times and personal attention at competitive rates.

This strategic foundation drove every design decision. The Oswald typography (custom-extended for impact) establishes commanding presence without corporate stiffness. The speech bubble icon communicates their core expertise—making strategic messages resonate—while remaining approachable rather than abstract. The blue-orange palette balances institutional authority (navy conveys credibility and precision) with collaborative warmth (orange signals energy and accessibility). I refined the logo through client feedback, simplifying the color application while preserving the bold, modern presence that differentiates Point Made from both corporate competitors and grassroots-only shops. The comprehensive brand guidelines ensure consistent deployment across all touchpoints, from business development materials to the website's conversion-focused design.

RESULT

The brand identity successfully positions Point Made PR in their strategic sweet spot: sophisticated expertise delivered with boutique-level attention. The complete system—logo variations, typography, color palette, comprehensive guidelines, and website—translates seamlessly across business cards, proposals, presentations, and digital platforms.

The website redesign produced measurable business impact: a 200% sustained increase in web traffic through strategic design choices focused on user experience and conversion, featuring results-driven case studies and clear service positioning. The identity communicates exactly what competitive research showed clients value: premium grassroots mobilization and media placement capabilities delivered with the responsiveness and personal attention that larger firms can't provide. The brand gives Point Made the professional credibility to compete for sophisticated clients while maintaining the accessible, energetic positioning that defines their service advantage.