The Canto Blog

From digital asset management best practices to the latest industry insights

Protect what’s important: The power of brand compliance

In 1985, the popular board game ‘Clue’ was turned into a movie of the same name. In order to prevent...

Nowhere to hide: Stepping into the spotlight with brand transparency

Yesterday’s Sherlock Holmes, Columbos or Nancy Drews are today’s average person with internet access. Instead of digging for clues out...

From puzzled to positive: Putting your customers on a path to brand recognition

We’d all like to be the only brand within a particular market, but that’s just not the case. However, it...

Brand loyalty: Turning idle enthusiasm into active allegiance

When fans of the Ben & Jerry’s ice cream brand snapped a few photos of themselves for a contest, they...

Product branding: What it is, why it matters, and how to get it right

What is product branding? Product branding is the practice of creating a distinct name, visual identity, and messaging strategy for...

Brand buzz: The ultimate guide to all things brand advocates

Growing technology and social media options have increased the potential value of brand advocates. The reality of today’s advocacy is...

Creative Spotlight: Finding inspiration in daily life with Photographer Matt Lester

Matt Lester is a photographer for higher education institutions across the country. He works with quite a few Canto customers,...

5 ways to (virtually) connect with customers

Building strong customer relationships is essential — especially during times of uncertainty. To foster trust and loyalty, it helps to...

Positive brand association: How to build it, protect it, and make it drive sales

What is positive association? Positive association is the favorable mental link consumers form between a brand and desirable qualities, emotions,...

Universities celebrate the class of 2020 with Canto

As the global pandemic heightened, universities everywhere were forced to hold online classes and produce virtual commencement ceremonies. Many institutions...

Creative Spotlight: Communicating through design with Georgina Reed from Equip Outdoor Technologies

Georgina Reed, a graphic designer at Equip Outdoor Technologies, strikes the perfect balance of love for the outdoors and creative...

The most important remote work statistics of 2020

The modern workplace incorporates a healthy combination of in-office and remote work. This balance continues to evolve as workers find...