Official Brand Guide
Comedy Branding

A reference for our team, partners, and collaborators — covering every element of our visual identity, brand voice, and client messaging.

Turn Laughs Into Loyalty.
Version 1.0March 2026brand.comedybranding.com
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Color Palette

Our color palette is deliberately bold. Comedy Yellow signals energy, spotlight, and the punchline landing. Black and charcoal provide authority, structure, and credibility. Together they communicate that comedy is serious business.

Comedy Yellow
#FFB300
CTAs, highlights, accents
Rich Black
#0A0A0A
Headlines, dark backgrounds
Charcoal
#3D3D3D
Body text, secondary elements
Mid Gray
#6B6B6B
Captions, supporting text
Off-White
#F5F5F5
Page backgrounds, card fills
White
#FFFFFF
Card backgrounds, clean space
ElementColorNotes
Primary CTA ButtonsComedy YellowBlack text on yellow button
Page Headlines (H1)Rich BlackOn light backgrounds
Section Headings (H2/H3)Rich Black or CharcoalDepends on background
Body TextCharcoalEasier on the eye than pure black
Supporting / Caption TextMid GrayLabels, metadata, footnotes
Dark Section BackgroundsRich BlackWhite or yellow text on top
Accent / Highlight BarsComedy YellowThin rule lines, stat callouts
03

Typography

Typography establishes hierarchy, readability, and tone. Our primary display font is Bebas Neue — a bold, all-caps condensed sans-serif that communicates confidence and impact. For body copy and UI text, Poppins provides clean, modern readability.

DISPLAY / H1
Turn Punchlines Into Profit
Bebas Neue — 64–80px — Tracking: 0.02em — Line height: 0.95
HEADING / H2
The Direct-to-Fan Revenue Engine
Bebas Neue — 40–52px — Tracking: 0.04em — Line height: 1.1
SUBHEADING / H3
The Brand Slam Intensive
Bebas Neue — 28–34px — Tracking: 0.06em — Line height: 1.2
BODY COPY
We build direct-to-fan revenue engines around a comedian's special, tour, and online audience — brand, website, funnels, email, merch, and simple offers so they stop being 'more famous than rich' and start owning their audience and income.
Poppins Regular — 16–18px — Tracking: 0 — Line height: 1.6
CAPTION / LABEL
BRAND SLAM™ · COMEDY REVENUE ENGINE™ · DIRECT-TO-FAN
Poppins SemiBold — 12–14px — Tracking: +0.1em — Uppercase
Do
Use Bebas Neue for all headlines, display text, and prominent UI labels
Use Poppins for body copy, captions, and interface text
Maintain clear typographic hierarchy with distinct size steps between levels
Use bold weight to emphasize key phrases — not entire paragraphs
Don't
Do not use decorative, script, or novelty fonts in brand materials
Do not use more than two type sizes within a single body paragraph
Do not set body copy in all caps
Do not use thin or light weights for headlines — they undercut authority
04

Voice & Tone

Our brand voice is the consistent personality expressed across every piece of communication. Our tone may shift slightly depending on context — but the underlying character remains constant.

Plainspoken

We talk to comedians like peers, not clients. No corporate jargon, no buzzwords. Direct, clear, and respectful of the craft.

Blunt About Money

We name the problem directly: 'I'm more famous than I am rich.' We use simple math and concrete examples: '5,000 real fans × $60/year = $300K.'

Dry & Self-Aware

Humor is part of our DNA — but it's dry and earned, not wacky or try-hard. We're in on the joke without making everything a bit.

Peer-Level Respect

We respect the craft. We're not 'marketing people' talking down to artists. We're strategists who understand what it takes to build a comedy career.

Voice in Practice — What We Say vs. What We Avoid
"We'll supercharge your comedy career with cutting-edge branding solutions!"
"We build a direct-to-fan revenue engine so your special pays you long after the standing ovation."
"Our rockstar team will crush your competition and dominate the market!"
"We specialize exclusively in comedians. We know your world — and we have a proven system."
"Get ready to transform your comedy brand with our game-changing strategies!"
"5,000 real fans × $60/year = $300K. That's what a real fan ecosystem looks like."
"We're passionate about helping comedians succeed!"
"Your special paid you once. We build the system that pays you again and again."
"Reach out today and let's chat about your goals!"
"Apply for your Brand Roadmap. We'll map out your direct-to-fan revenue engine."
Words That Define Our Voice
PlainspokenDirectPeer-LevelSpecificDryBluntProvenConfidentCredibleFocused
05

Ideal Client Profile

Every brand decision — from the words we choose to the visuals we use — should be made with our ideal client in mind. Understanding who we serve ensures our messaging resonates with the right audience and repels the wrong fit.

🎤
The Working Comedy Professional

A touring stand-up comedian, sketch performer, or comedy writer who has a special out (Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, Dry Bar, or indie) or is taping in the next 12 months. They've earned real money from comedy, they invest in their career, and they're ready to stop being dependent on platforms, reps, and luck.

$25K+
Annual comedy income
40+
Paid shows per year
$750+
Per single show
$30K–$120K
Investment range (2026)
Before Working With Us
Special dropped, but the bank account barely moved
Not getting paid directly by their biggest fans
Website doesn't sell tickets, VIP, or merch
Followers, but no solid email list
Everyone else profits from their fans
Dependent on platforms, reps, and luck
After Working With Us
Direct-to-fan revenue engine running 24/7
Email list they own — not rented from platforms
Website that sells tickets, merch, and digital products
Offer ladder from $49 to $30K/year
Automations that activate their audience
A system that pays long after the standing ovation
What They're Really Thinking

These are the inner monologue statements our ideal clients carry. Understanding them is essential to every piece of copy and every sales conversation.

“I’m more famous than I am rich.”
“I might have already peaked.”
“I don’t actually know how my career works as a business.”
“I’m dependent on gatekeepers and algorithms.”
“Other comics are quietly outpacing me.”
“My window to build something lasting is closing.”
“This is my shot, and I can’t afford to waste it.”
“I don’t have a machine to turn this spotlight into a future.”
Explicit Exclusions — Who This Is NOT For
Open-mic or bringer comics who are mostly unpaid
Anyone who has never made more than ~$200 for a show
People wanting 'Netflix-level' branding on a sub-$5K budget
Comedians who are fine being forgettable
Slow decision-makers who aren't ready to invest
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Core Messaging

Our messaging framework ensures that every piece of content communicates our value proposition consistently and compellingly. These are the approved messages that represent who we are and what we deliver.

Brand Positioning Statement

We are the branding and marketing specialists for working comedians with real audiences. We build direct-to-fan revenue engines — fan machines, special launch campaigns, book strategy, and speaking businesses — so comedians stop being 'more famous than rich' and start owning their audience, their income, and their future.

Mission Statement

To help 1,000 working comedians turn their punchlines into products and systems that pay them long after the standing ovation.

The Revenue Commitment

We commit to building a direct-to-fan system that generates real, recurring revenue. If we're not delivering, we adjust, refine, and realign until we do — no excuses.

Approved Taglines
PRIMARY
Turn Laughs Into Loyalty.
PRIMARY
Turn Your Punchlines Into Profit.
SECONDARY
We do brand-ups for stand-ups.
SECONDARY
Building Brands with a Funny Bone.
SECONDARY
Own Your Audience. Sell Beyond Tickets. Control Your Career.
SECONDARY
Your special paid you once. Let's fix that.
SECONDARY
Make the special a starting line, not the finish line.
Four Pillars of Our Offering
01
Comedy-Only Specialists

We work exclusively with comedians. We understand the craft, the industry, the economics, and the audience — and we build systems specifically for how comedy careers work.

02
Fan Machine + Special Launch

We build the owned list, funnels, and automations that turn a special's spike into a durable revenue stream. Pre-launch, launch, and post-launch — fully designed and executed.

03
Book + Speaking Strategy

We help comedians build the two assets that compound the most: a strategically positioned book and a real speaking business with sizzle reel, dedicated pages, and bureau introductions.

04
Revenue-First Thinking

Every decision is made through the lens of 'does this generate revenue?' We tie every pillar to concrete projections — fan monetization, speaking fees, book advances — so the investment is a rational bet.

The Comedy Revenue Engine — How It Works
STEP 01
Brand Roadmap™

A deep-dive interview to map out your direct-to-fan revenue engine. We audit your brand, audience, income streams, and opportunities — then build your custom roadmap.

STEP 02
Brand Slam™ Buildout

We build the full ecosystem: visual identity, website, email/CRM, booking funnels, merch, automations, and launch plan — all in a 1–3 day intensive sprint.

STEP 03
Revenue Engine

Launch campaigns, track results, and keep tuning. More fans turn into customers. Your special pays you again and again — not just once.

07

Offer Ladder

Our 2026 offer structure is built around one insight: comedians with real audiences are dramatically under-monetizing their moment. Every tier is designed as a done-for-you machine — not a marketing expense, but a rational investment with measurable upside.

All engagements begin with a $5K Roadmap — a deep-dive audit and written plan covering brand, fan machine, book, and speaking pathways, delivered jointly and credited toward implementation.

Elite — We Build The Whole Machine
$120,000
12-Month Engagement

Full done-for-you: brand, fan machine, special launch campaigns, book (ghostwriting support), speaking sizzle reel + bureau introductions, and ongoing optimization. Write a check — we build and run the machine.

Pro — Done With You
$60,000
High-Level Architecture + Buildout

Expert architecture, creative direction, and core asset buildout. Your team executes the rest. Includes brand, fan machine design, special strategy, book developmental editing, and speaking page guidance.

Core — We Set It Up
$30,000
System + Strategy for Your Team

Core brand clarity, fan machine architecture, essential funnel buildout, and implementation playbooks. Ideal for comedians earlier in the monetization curve with team capacity to execute.

What's Included Across Tiers
DeliverableCore $30KPro $60KElite $120K
Brand clarity & messaging guide
Fan machine architecture (funnels, automations)StrategyBuild + GuideFull DFY
Special launch campaign (pre/launch/post)StrategyFull DFY
VIP / founding fan offer buildoutCore buildFull DFY
Book concept, structure & positioningRecommendationsDev editingGhostwriting support
Speaking sizzle reelDirection + referralProduced + edited
Speaking pages (corporate/college)Copy + guidanceFull DFY
Bureau / manager introductionsTargets + strategyHands-on
Ongoing optimization & campaigns12 months
Pre-Engagement: $5K Roadmap

Deep-dive interview + brand/offer/infrastructure audit. Deliverable: a written roadmap covering brand, fan machine, book, and speaking pathways — plus a clear recommendation on which implementation tier fits. Credited toward implementation.

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StoryBrand Framework

Our messaging follows the StoryBrand framework, which positions the comedian as the hero and Comedy Branding as the experienced guide. This framework ensures all content is client-centric, empathetic, and focused on transformation.

1
The Hero

A touring stand-up comedian or comedy performer who has built real fans and real stage time — but hasn't built the system to turn that into predictable, recurring income. They want to own their audience, not rent it from platforms.

2
The Problem

External: No direct-to-fan system, no email list, website doesn't sell. Internal: 'I'm more famous than I am rich.' Frustration that the special didn't translate into lasting income. Philosophical: Great comedians shouldn't be dependent on gatekeepers, algorithms, and luck.

3
The Guide

Comedy Branding (Uribe Creative). We've spent 20+ years building brands for award-winning performers. We understand comedy — the craft, the economics, and the audience. We have a proven system to turn a comedian's special into a revenue engine.

4
The Plan

The Comedy Revenue Engine: Brand Roadmap™ → Brand Slam™ Buildout → Recurring Revenue Engine. A clear, step-by-step process that removes confusion and creates a predictable path from special to income.

5
The Call to Action

Primary: Apply for your Brand Roadmap. Secondary: Get the free Comedy Brand Blueprint, watch the free training, book a strategy session.

6
Success Vision

A direct-to-fan revenue engine running 24/7. An email list they own. A website that sells. Offers and products beyond ticket sales. Income that doesn't stop when the tour ends. Freedom from platforms, reps, and luck.

7
Failure Stakes

The special paid them once — and that was it. Back to grinding for gigs. Platforms keep the fan data. Everyone else profits from their fans. Stuck at the same income level no matter how famous they get.

09

Calls to Action

Every piece of content should have a clear, intentional call to action. Use the primary CTA as the main conversion driver. Transitional CTAs nurture prospects who are not yet ready to commit.

Primary CTA — Use on landing pages, email footers, ad creative, and at the end of all long-form content
Apply for Your Brand Roadmap
Transitional CTAs
Get the Comedy Brand Blueprint

The free guide covering the 5 brand assets every working comedian needs — for prospects in the research phase.

Watch the Free Training

The free video training on building a direct-to-fan revenue engine — low-commitment entry point for cold audiences.

Book a Strategy Session

A 1:1 review of their current brand, website, and revenue opportunities — for warm prospects ready to explore.

See Client Work

Browse the portfolio of comedian brands we've built — builds trust and demonstrates proven results.

PrincipleApplication
Be specific"Apply for Your Brand Roadmap" — not "Contact Us" or "Learn More"
Reduce frictionTell them exactly what will happen next — 'We'll map out your direct-to-fan revenue engine'
Avoid hypeNo "Transform Your Career Today" or "Start Your Journey" — these feel generic and unearned
Match the stageUse transitional CTAs for cold audiences; primary CTA for warm or bottom-of-funnel
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Brand Don'ts

Maintaining brand integrity requires knowing what to avoid just as much as knowing what to do. The following are firm guidelines that protect the credibility, clarity, and authority of the Comedy Branding brand.

No Hype Language

Avoid words like "game-changing," "revolutionary," "crushing it," "rockstar," or "supercharge." These undermine credibility with serious comedians who have been burned by flashy promises before.

No Startup Aesthetics

Avoid neon gradients, excessive animations, or trendy design patterns that look like a tech startup. Our clients are performers, not Silicon Valley founders. Design should feel established and credible.

No Vague Claims

"We get results" is not acceptable. "Bob Smiley's website now converts fans into buyers" is. Every performance claim must be tied to a specific result, client, or example.

No Generic Positioning

Never describe Comedy Branding as a "full-service digital marketing agency." We are specialists for comedians. Our niche is our strength and it must always be front and center.

No Unauthorized Logo Use

Do not recreate, alter, or substitute the logo. Do not use unapproved color treatments or place the logo on backgrounds that compromise legibility. Always use the approved files from this guide.

No Off-Brand Fonts

Do not use decorative, script, or novelty typefaces in any brand material. Stick to Bebas Neue for headlines and Poppins for body copy. Font consistency is a key part of our professional identity.

This document is the official brand guide for Comedy Branding.
Intended for internal use and authorized partners only.
Brand Guide v1.0 · © 2026 Uribe Creative LLC·comedybranding.com·[email protected]