The Green Room

Marketing Strategy Resources for Bold Brands

Welcome to The Green Room, RM Creative Services’ library of marketing strategy resources, brand storytelling insights, and creative business guidance for founders, artists and entrepreneurs building bold brands.

Think of it as the space backstage, where ideas are refined, strategies are tested and creative direction is shaped before the spotlight hits.

Inside The Green Room you’ll find practical resources to help you:

  • Strengthen your brand storytelling
  • Build smarter marketing strategies
  • Prepare for brand photography and production shoots
  • Improve digital marketing performance
  • Navigate marketing in the age of AI

Whether you’re a founder launching your first campaign or a creative entrepreneur refining your identity, these resources are designed to help you tune in and tune up your brand until it becomes a showstopper.

The RMCS Blog:: Brand and Marketing Strategy Articles

Our top tips and tools on all things brand positioning, marketing strategy and creative leadership

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Human Direction vs AI: What Actually Builds Strong Brands

Artificial intelligence has changed marketing in a way that feels both exciting and… a little disorienting. There’s no shortage of...
How to Increase Sales in Q4 2025: Actionable Strategies for Product-Based and Service-Based Brands - RM Creative Services

How to Increase Sales in Q4 2025: Actionable Strategies for Product-Based and Service-Based Brands

By Rachael Mattice As we head into Q4 2025, business owners are feeling the weight of a slow-churning economy, fluctuating...
5 QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE HIRING A FREELANCER - RACHEAL MATTICE - RM CREATIVE SERVICES

Before You Hire Another Freelancer… Ask These 5 Questions

By Rachael Mattice Hiring a freelancer for your next marketing campaign might feel like the easiest option, but is it...

Speaking, Workshops & Brand Partnerships

Rachael Mattice partners with brands, organizations, universities, and business communities to deliver strategic, high-impact keynotes, workshops, and masterclasses on marketing, branding, and media.

With over 15 years of experience in editorial storytelling, content strategy, and creative direction, her sessions go beyond inspiration—providing clear, actionable tools audiences can apply immediately. From brand positioning to media pitching and sustainable marketing systems, Rachael brings a grounded, no-fluff approach that resonates with founders, creatives, and business leaders.

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Branding Photography and Production Resources

Preparing for a shoot can make or break the final result. Explore guides designed to help founders and creative teams prepare for successful visual storytelling campaigns.

Resources include brand photoshoot preparation checklist, creative direction tips for campaigns, visual storytelling strategy, and editorial brand photography inspiration

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"Director's Notes" Newsletter

Marketing isn't just a tactic, it's leadership. Advice from Rachael on building your business, managing an effective team, and developing the right mindset for success.

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Affiliate Programs

KIT

Level up your email marketing strategy with Convert Kit, an easy-to-use email marketing platform focused on elevating the stories of artists and musicians.

Streamline your social media marketing with Agorapulse, an easy-to-use program for staying organized, saving time, reporting and managing your social media accounts

Big Vocalist Energy Podcast

Welcome to “Big Vocalist Energy” – a new interview-style podcast series that celebrates the voices of successful, unconventional entrepreneurs. In this series, we’ll be exploring the journeys of incredible founders who have taken ownership of their stages -- much like rock vocalists -- and risen to the top of their industries.

Big Vocalist Energy: A RM Creative Services Podcast featuring Foxblood's founder and lead designer Lindsay Hearts

Introducing ‘Big Vocalist Energy’: A RM Creative Services Podcast Featuring Foxblood Founder Lindsay Hearts

Welcome to "Big Vocalist Energy" – a new interview-style podcast series that celebrates the voices of successful, unconventional entrepreneurs. In...
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‘Big Vocalist Energy’ Episode 2 Featuring Trixie Mattel

Welcome back to “Big Vocalist Energy” – an interview-style podcast series that celebrates the voices of successful, unconventional entrepreneurs. In...

Events

May "Office Hours": Friday, May 1

Join Rachael and other founders, brand leaders, artists and creatives on the first Friday of every month for free, virtual "Office Hours." From 10-11 a.m. PST, join me for a low-pressure, high-value hour of co-working, conversation, and creative problem solving.

Register HERE: rmcsofficial.kit.com/officehours

Global Female Entrepreneurs Summit

I’m excited to be speaking at the Global Female Entrepreneurs Summit 2026 this May 27–28 💫

This is more than just another event — it’s a space for real conversations, practical insights, and meaningful connections.

If you’re building a business and looking for clarity and direction, this is for you.

🎟 Join here: https://femalefounderspace.com/summit
💡 Use code SPEAKER20 (20% off Early Bird & Regular tickets)