Behind the Craft
Behind the Craft
BrandCraft
Join us for conversations with one of the experts at BrandCraft to talk about projects we’ve completed, the strategies and creative philosophies behind them, other work we’ve seen that inspires us, and give insights on how you can incorporate some of these ideas into marketing your brand.
Ep. 12 - Capturing a brand's essence on its website
Design isn’t just about how it looks—it’s about how it works. In this episode of Behind the Craft, expert Web Designer Jess Miracle reminds us that even the most technical, impressive designs fall flat if they don’t serve the user’s experience.🎧 Tune in to learn why user-centered design is the real game-changer.
Jul 30, 2025
13 min
Ep. 11 - Branding a public service campaign w/Torey Azure
In this episode, BrandCraft's founder - Torey Azure joins Aaron to discuss how we overcame challenges and crafted a public service announcement campaign to educate a community on they can help save lives and prevent opioid overdoses through graphic design, copywriting, video production, and targeted digital marketing.
Jun 11, 2025
22 min
Ep. 10 - Marketing for Sports Teams w/Brady Heid
In this episode of Behind the Craft, BrandCraft's Senior Digital Account Manager Brady Heid sits down to talk about a partnership we've had with a local sports team and discuss the behind the scenes work we've done to help them get butts in arena seats through digital marketing, and video storytelling. So, get your popcorn ready and settle in. Let's GO!
May 7, 2025
25 min
Ep. 9 - SEO in the Age of AI
In this episode, BrandCraft’s Head of SEO Stephen Heath joins Aaron to talk about how to win the search engine optimization game in the age of AI, how small businesses can utilize AIO, and give some examples of clients we’ve helped through SEO services. New episodes every month on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.
Apr 9, 2025
56 min
Ep. 8: How to Stand Out (and When to Blend In)
Looking to make ads that stand out? Sometimes, the answer is—don't. In this episode, BrandCraft's Web Director Jessi Miracle joins to talk about a creative A/B test we conducted where we challenged the common belief that bold, disruptive ads always perform best. We get into the strategies of how and why some ads stand out, and more importantly - when blending in means more clicks and conversions.
Mar 12, 2025
20 min
Ep. 7: Make the Audience the Hero
In Today's episode, by special request, Kellie Easley - COO of BrandCraft, joins the podcast as host to interview Aaron about his approach to storytelling and how he keeps our client's audiences the hero in every video, brand, or ad he writes.We'll also take a look at a few past projects and talk about the methodology and strategic decisions that led to each's creative direction.
Feb 12, 2025
29 min
Ep. 6: Make the Conversation About What Brings Us Together
In this episode, BrandCraft's Creative Director Thomas Walsh joins Aaron to talk about how we recently pulled off a multi-faceted awareness campaign that reminded everyone in Idaho of the importance of Public School Educators with the "Because of an Educator" campaign, and to give tips you can apply toward your organization's next campaign.
Jan 8, 2025
43 min
Ep. 5: How Digital Strategy and Creative Strategy Work Together
In this episode, we sit down with Claudia Myers - Digital Marketing Manager at BrandCraft, to discuss how our creative team and digital marketing team work together to craft marketing campaigns for optimal results. We also discuss what makes BrandCraft's approach to marketing unique, and breakdown a specific example of a client we worked through this process with last year.
Dec 11, 2024
23 min
Ep. 4: How to Make Branding That's Bold Yet Minimal
We are joined today by Jordan Barno, BrandCraft's award-winning graphic designer, to talk about how a company's identity informs every aspect of design and get some tips on how to make sure your branding and website are attracting the right clients and customers for your business. We also tea e look at a specific example - the Carpark, and how we upheld their brand's integrity while also helping them evolve to reflect their growth.
Nov 13, 2024
20 min
Ep. 3: Maintaining Brand Consistency While Exploring New Genres
In this episode, we sit down to talk with BrandCraft's award-winning video and phot specialist, Margo Luey, to talk about how brand informs every decision we make in video. Get tips on how to make sure your script, concept, and genre don't jump the shark while exploring new directions in your video advertising. We also take a look at a specific example - McCurley Dealerships, and how we upheld their brand's integrity while also changing the style of their ads from a dramatic series to a comedic campaign.
Oct 9, 2024
49 min
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