ABOUT OUR FIRM
AuthentiCiTY Brand Strategies is a branding and marketing firm centered around building communities and supporting non-profits. Libby Imbody, Principal and Lead Strategist, combines her experience in branding and design with her work in downtown revitalization and economic development to provide a unique scope of services to towns and community focused organizations. The AuthentiCiTY team pulls together designers, economic developers, social media managers and web professionals when needed to provide a wide range of design and consulting services to help organizations envision, prepare for and manage growth, and tell their unique stories.
AuthentiCiTY Brand Strategies is a branding and marketing firm centered around building communities and supporting non-profits. Libby Imbody, Principal and Lead Strategist, combines her experience in branding and design with her work in downtown revitalization and economic development to provide a unique scope of services to towns and community focused organizations. The AuthentiCiTY team pulls together designers, economic developers, social media managers and web professionals when needed to provide a wide range of design and consulting services to help organizations envision, prepare for and manage growth, and tell their unique stories.
Services include:
BRANDING IDENTIFICATION & STRATEGIES
Branding & marketing
New brand kickoff and implementation planning
Marketing & messaging strategies
LOGOS & GRAPHIC DESIGN
Brand naming and logo design
Design packages for events and other promotions
Data and reporting presentation materials
Wayfinding and gateway signage
Facade and vibrancy asset conceptual renderings
Point of sale and promotional items
Community-focused murals
Branded fundraising materials
CAMPAIGNS & PROMOTIONS
Public awareness campaigns
Event branding
Marketing materials for initiatives & projects
CONSULTING
Strategic planning & annual retreats
Communication planning
Asset mapping & strategies
Branding & messaging audit & assessment
BRANDING IDENTIFICATION & STRATEGIES
Branding & marketing
New brand kickoff and implementation planning
Marketing & messaging strategies
LOGOS & GRAPHIC DESIGN
Brand naming and logo design
Design packages for events and other promotions
Data and reporting presentation materials
Wayfinding and gateway signage
Facade and vibrancy asset conceptual renderings
Point of sale and promotional items
Community-focused murals
Branded fundraising materials
CAMPAIGNS & PROMOTIONS
Public awareness campaigns
Event branding
Marketing materials for initiatives & projects
CONSULTING
Strategic planning & annual retreats
Communication planning
Asset mapping & strategies
Branding & messaging audit & assessment
LIBBY IMBODY, PRINCIPAL & LEAD BRAND STRATEGIST
"Design, branding, and storytelling have been with me my whole life.
My personal voyage through parenting, traveling, volunteering, and relocating has allowed me to dip my toes into many different waters, including teaching, fine art, mentorship, community development, and marketing, always being inspired by others' stories and always staying connected to my roots in branding and design. My recent work as a Main Street program director allowed me to use my skills in a new arena, to hone in on what makes a town unique, what its soul is, and what it wants to be for the future. Then, designing all touchpoints from visual assets to event schedules and business recruitment to reflect that unique personality. I absolutely love what I do and can not think of a better way to make a difference in the world than by helping others tell their authentic stories." Libby Imbody Principal AuthentiCiTY Brand Strategies libby@authenticitybrandstrategies.com |
JANET HARTMAN, COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIST
“I love going into a community, seeing it with an objective eye, and collaborating with the people there to make things better. After all, the people who make up the community are the ones that matter most.
I have been a part of a community my whole life. Growing up on a farm in Northwest Iowa in a family of fourteen taught me early in life how to get along with others and to work together to get things done. There was always someone around, I was never lonely. Being around people has always been important to me. As I've moved throughout the country, I have always quickly found a community to be a part of. In my previous career in community banking, I learned skills in management, motivating and leading people, and implementing change on a local level. This led me to become passionate about downtowns and community revitalization. Working with both cities and counties in various community and economic development positions has given me the opportunity to connect with great business owners and dedicated municipal, county, and state officials to find solutions to small-town problems. I love working with people to empower them to become active participants in the revitalization of their towns.” Janet Hartman Community & Economic Development Strategist AuthentiCiTY Brand Strategies |