Our Services

Brand

Give Your Business The Voice It Deserves.

Think of your business like a car…

You may be driving a brand new Tesla Model Y, (with a performance pack and a full charge) but if you don’t have the foundations of a robust road or highway, it’s going to be a very bumpy ride and take you a lot longer to get where you want to go. This is where we come in. The Commute is in the business of building those strong foundations, so that your journey is more enjoyable and you don’t get hit with any surprises down the road.

We can help you build a clear brand vision, values, tone, look and feel. Then present it in a way that anyone could succinctly say who you are and what you stand for. Do you need advice on prioritising goals, targets and developing a road map? We would love to know more.

Based in Cheltenham, Melbourne and lower New Zealand. We are pocket sized agency with a whole lot of love to give to your business. Our tailored approach will help you create meaningful marketing and authentic storytelling, which will result in increased sales, brand sentiment, reach and engagement.

We are also really great at digital marketing and content production.

Here are some projects we are so excited to share.

Our Work
Heart-Stirring Film Shows The Perks Of Moving South.2024-08-30T15:56:18+10:00

Heart-Stirring Film Shows The Perks Of Moving South.

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Growing At Pace With A Full Brand Refresh For Minty Greenhouse.2024-08-24T09:59:31+10:00
Minty Greenhouse

Growing At Pace With A Full Brand Refresh For Minty Greenhouse.

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An Ace Brand and Shopify Website for Urban Magnet Co.2024-05-06T17:53:30+10:00

An Ace Brand and Shopify Website for Urban Magnet Co.

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The folks we kick around with.

These awesome individuals took a punt on us, maybe you should too!

Clutha Development
Te Pou Ō Mata-Au
Olivers Corner Frankston
The Pool Co
Feature Pools
Cross Recreation Centre
Mihan Aromatics
Construct South
HWBE Health & Well-Being
Slick and Sons
VNYou
My Spy Security
Eye For Colour
ParkZip
Ash Marton Realty
Samuel Miller The Bearded Celebrant
CurraNZ Australia
Southern Diesels and Welding
PRV Design
Peninsula Wedding Dance
Arch Creative
Bright Property Advocates
Everything's Better With Wine
Jun Pacific
Indah Health
Koa By Kaitlin
Day One Advisory
Sydney Proctology
Amber Botanics

Like what you see?

Have a chat with Nick and the team and let’s create something awesome!

Why should you take a punt on us?

We give back.

A portion of all sales are donated back into the community. Supporting Australians and New Zealanders of all shapes and sizes. Learn More

We tell it like it is.

We avoid using jargon you don’t understand. We believe in honesty and openness. We listen to your needs and only recommend products that will make your life easier.

We understand good branding.

A lot of developers don’t understand what makes a customer tick. Which results in a pretty website, that no-one visits. We look at your entire brand and provide honest recommendations on how you can make the most of your online presence.

We are local.

The Commute is a small business, based in Cheltenham, Melbourne and Balclutha, New Zealand. By working with us, you are supporting your community and helping keep locals in jobs.

We train, support and maintain.

We build products that are easy to maintain. Every website includes complimentary 1-1 training and support. We also record our training sessions, so you can keep a copy for future reference.

We use them too!

We only sell products that The Commute uses itself. We have tried and tested, so you don’t have to!

“We had a great experience with Nick and his team. They designed an effective communication and marketing system for our business. We are 100% satisfied with the service and end result.”

Craig Wissler

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Brand Packs

The Brand Audit

Usually $999 AUD exc GST

Now $909.09 AUD exc GST
(Save 9%)

Let us deep dive into your website, social media and general marketing to provide a concise and real-world ‘shopping list’ of tasks required for your business to thrive in a digital world. Improve consistency, performance and brand trust with honest advice and helpful next steps.

INCLUDES:

1-hour findings workshop

Website, Google Analytics and SEO crawl analysis with full audit documentation.

Audit of up to 3 social media channels. Focusing on operations, content and engagement

Audit of one other marketing platform of your choice (eg. email newsletter)

Examples of best practices to improve your brand, based on findings

To-do list of recommended actions to improve your business marketing presence. To be used by your team, or The Commute in future projects

The Look, Feel and Logo Pack

Usually $4,999 AUD exc GST

Now $4,499.10 AUD exc GST
(Save 10%)

Let us create you an unforgettable, bespoke Look, Feel And Logo Pack that doesn’t come from a template. Through 1-1 consultation we will hand-make your incredible new brand designs, and supply all the assets and formats you’ll need to future proof your business. From logos to patterns, social media assets and best practices. We will guide you through your new look and help you hit the ground running.

INCLUDES:

Brand identity moodboard of potential direction

3 x concepts of your new brand look and feel

Vertical (Stacked) Logo

Horizontal Logo

Icon logo

5 x backgrounds and patterns

2 x Brand fonts

Brand colours and codes (RGB, CMYK, HEX)

Colour and mono versions of your new logos

Print and digital-ready logo assets (vector and png)

3 x examples of usage

Facebook/Instagram/Linkedin display picture

Facebook cover image

5 x Instagram Story highlight icons

Full ownership/rights of all logos, fonts and brand assets

Easy to understand instructions and best practices

1 hour of 1-1 brand training

The Brand Strategy Pack

Usually $4,999 AUD exc GST

Now $4,499.10 AUD exc GST
(Save 10%)

A bible in the business world, having a brand strategy will allow you to confidently communicate to your market and create consistency with your message as your business grows.

INCLUDES:

3 hour brand workshop

Brand Mission – What do you do?

Vision – Where are you going?

Values – What do you stand for?

Unique Selling Point – What makes you special?

Product offering – What is your product scope?

Tone of voice

Humour

Use of emojis

3 x content pillars/franchises of priority

Digital marketing channel strategy

12 x month topline content strategy

3 x customer personas

Paid media targeting strategy

1 hour of 1-1 brand training

Easy to understand brand strategy pack with best practices