Cerberus Agency

Define the problem at hand (x)—typically a brand positioning or brand development query.

Once it is understood with whom the brand will be communicating, Cerberus defines (x), the problem at hand or specific communication objective the work will strive to achieve This understanding of the messaging goals is then applied to every marketing effort, from expansive re-positioning and multi-tiered advertising/public relations campaigns to focused graphic design projects, such as the development of a brand mark (logo design), website design, sales collateral, merchandise, packaging design, or specific online advertising assets such as pay-per-click ads or pre-roll video The Cerberus creative brief is the product of this disciplined approach and is submitted to the client for approval prior to any agency ideation

Generate a selection of disciplined creative concepts to solve for (x).

Working to fulfill the client-approved creative brief, copywriters and art directors work under the guidance of a creative director to prepare completely original and inspired marketing and advertising concepts This disciplined ideation process yields advertising/video storyboards, audio scripts, comprehensive ad mock-ups, website sitemaps, and packaging concepts, among others Before any idea can be shared with a client, Cerberus must predetermine the concept’s ability to become a high-performing marketing solution with the application of graphic design This judgment is based on the agency’s ability to meet the objectives (and operate within the parameters) set forth in the creative brief, primarily the communication objective

Test ideation with the client leadership and/or target audience members.

Vetted advertising or design concepts are submitted to clients for review and, ultimately, for approval During this step, Cerberus will accommodate client requests to share the creative brief and the resulting ideation with a group that shares the demographic and psychographic profiles of the intended target Cerberus will then prepare reporting against the determined metrics in order to satisfy client requests for validation If necessary, adjustments to the prototyped ideation will be made based on client and/or target audience review and requests

Create a selection of performance-driven marketing assets.

Cerberus art directors and writers work with creative directors to hone the finished graphic designs These creative solutions may include providing original photography (selecting the photographer, securing a location, prepping the set, and casting talent for the shoot), video production, audio production, and all print production assets All marketing solutions in their finished states are defined as agency designs Radio commercials and online video productions are designed to perform as competent marketing solutions and media planners design (plan and negotiate) media plans for client approval that deliver the target audiences along pre-planned budgets and timelines At this step, Cerberus programmers also design static web pages for client review

Apply thoughtfully designed solutions against actual markets in real time. Audit.

Implementation occurs as designs are delivered to the target audiences across the pre-selected mix of media These designs may appear online as social media posts, paid online content, or paid search or digital advertising Implementation may also consist of a new product design hitting store shelves, a trade show booth launch, a website launch, or any form of advertising campaign (print, out-of-home, digital, TV, or radio) All agency media plans are audited to ensure that the advertising appeared and that Cerberus’ creative standards were met If necessary, make goods are provided by the media channel Once agency designs appear in market, metrics are gathered from media outlets (in the form of digital reporting) and from clients (in the form of sales reporting) In this way, the effectiveness of each effort can be validated, the highest priority of Branding Worth Loving

"You can’t tell these guys what to do. They tell you what to do, and you have to trust them."

— Mark Tullis // LCI Workers' Comp View Our Work >

An internationally recognized creative agency that gets results.

Advertising, design, and marketing professionals from around the world follow these top industry websites that feature campaigns, storylines, and news about the creative work Cerberus produces in New Orleans No need to scour the web for Branding Worth Loving, just check back here from time to time

"People love my ads. Cerberus has been positive for my image. I consider them a business partner."

—Jeff Hansen // High Caliber Guns View Our Clients >

Cerberus is a proven full-service advertising, design, digital, and media agency.

Driven by a disciplined process, timely analysis and optimization of cross-platform efforts fuel an environment of discovery and constant adaptation Our team creates effective, efficient graphic design, advertising, and marketing programs for emerging brands

View Our Capabilities > Define the problem at hand (x)-typically a brand positioning or brand development query