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Building a successful marketing campaign for a non-profit you've known for over 30 years has been one of the most fulfilling projects we...
Shannon LuQuire
Oct 8, 20181 min read


Design Process Highlight - Michelle Salsman Photography
Creating the perfect logo design Each of the logos we design has a unique background story that helps it come to fruition. Creating the...
Shannon LuQuire
Sep 5, 20182 min read


Village Butcher - great food, great place!
The Village Butcher has been a staple in New Bern for nearly 35 years. A couple of years ago, when the beloved former owners were selling...
Shannon LuQuire
Jul 7, 20181 min read


Bear Town Cinema is still the local favorite
Longtime New Bern residents will remember Southgate Cinemas, the “old” movie theater in the heart of town. Several years ago, the...
Shannon LuQuire
Jun 12, 20181 min read


Build a Brand…and Stick with It
The more consistent your messaging, the more consistent your branding—whether via words, design, offerings, or perspective. Your brand...
Shannon LuQuire
May 20, 20185 min read


Living the Dream and Capturing Every Moment
When you see one of your favorite people on earth finally get the missing piece needed to get started on fulfilling a lifelong dream, you...
Shannon LuQuire
Apr 30, 20182 min read


3rd Annual Brews & Bites on the River
CELEBRATING MCAS CHERRY POINT For Immediate Release For More Information Contact: March 7, 2018 ...
Shannon LuQuire
Mar 7, 20182 min read


Good things come in Small Batches!
This logo happens to be one of our favorites because it belongs to our sister shop, Small Batch Graphics + Goods, located right next to...
Shannon LuQuire
Feb 16, 20182 min read


F3 New Bern shows it's face
What to do for a group of fitness fanatics living in New Bern who want to sport their own logo on athletic apparel? Design one they love!...
Shannon LuQuire
Jan 25, 20181 min read


Sea to Table to Benefit Allies for Cherry Point's Tomorrow
Table is set for Thursday, September 6 Sea to Table is an annual fundraiser for Allies for Cherry Point’s Tomorrow that takes place in...
Shannon LuQuire
Sep 4, 20171 min read


Fish Stixx... no they're not for dinner...
When you see this logo, do you think of getting out on the water? Feel like fishing? We thought so! That’s exactly what we had in mind...
Shannon LuQuire
Jul 10, 20171 min read


Branding is our Business
Craven Community College (CCC) came to Trade Ideas seeking a new, dynamic marketing strategy and an entirely new look. Our team delivered...
Shannon LuQuire
May 19, 20171 min read


Ask the Shoe Guy!
Starting a new business can be quite the challenge, but Todd Whisnant chose Trade Ideas to make the process go smoothly. Todd has been...
Shannon LuQuire
Mar 31, 20172 min read


Don't Forget Something Blue...
City of Havelock gets a makeover and we love it! Our first completed job as Trade Ideas was the Havelock History exhibit at The Havelock...
Shannon LuQuire
May 16, 20161 min read
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