The Power of a Brand – How to Extract Value from Nothing
Years ago, in my economics classes, I learned that supply and demand determined the price/value of most products, especially commodities…. more The Power of a Brand – How to Extract Value from Nothing
9 Future Trends That Will Define Brands
Brands need to be ready today to address future trends. In some cases, they may be too late. This article… more 9 Future Trends That Will Define Brands
Wrapping Brands in Hope, Love, Joy, Peace and Bacon
We can thank the birth of Jesus Christ for putting Christmas on the map, but its brand marketers that have… more Wrapping Brands in Hope, Love, Joy, Peace and Bacon
Can You Put Your Trust In Brands?
Is brand trust in a crisis? Brand trust is earned through consistently delivering on the brand’s promise. Brand trust is… more Can You Put Your Trust In Brands?
Brand’s Voice… it’s not what is said, it’s how it’s said that matters
Everyone in brand marketing understands the importance of clearly defining and living your brand tone-of-voice but I am not sure… more Brand’s Voice… it’s not what is said, it’s how it’s said that matters
Is Your City Sticky Enough To Be A Brand?
In a globalized world, every city has to compete with each other for its share of the world’s talent, resources,… more Is Your City Sticky Enough To Be A Brand?
What does a red cup have to do with branding?
Full Stop – red cups are part of the Starbucks brand experience. As a matter of fact, over 60 million… more What does a red cup have to do with branding?
Is a Tagline or Slogan Brand Critical?
First, let’s understand the difference between a slogan and a tagline. A slogan is used in advertising to help solidify… more Is a Tagline or Slogan Brand Critical?
Wine Branding Will Drive You To Drink*
Or at least that what they hope you will do. To understand wine labels you need to understand the history… more Wine Branding Will Drive You To Drink*
Digital Brands Vs. Traditional Brands – Why Goliath is losing the fight to Challengers
The leading institutional brands are big, cumbersome and steeped in tradition and process. Their brand voice has been carefully crafted… more Digital Brands Vs. Traditional Brands – Why Goliath is losing the fight to Challengers
Why Care About Brand Architecture
In any significant construction project like a hospital, office building or condominium the starting point is generally its architecture which… more Why Care About Brand Architecture
Is Your Brand Ready for Content Marketing?
The hottest new brand trend is brand publishing, or also referred to in a less aggressive way as content marketing…. more Is Your Brand Ready for Content Marketing?
Brand Terrorism
Every brand should be very afraid. Power to the people, as the saying goes. Thanks to the internet consumers have… more Brand Terrorism
Best Seller – Brand Storytelling
We all live for a great story. A story that we can retell that has suspense, adversity and a great… more Best Seller – Brand Storytelling
5 Ways to Keep a Brand Out of Trouble
Every once in a while a brand will screw-up. If you go online and google “Brand Blunders,” you will find… more 5 Ways to Keep a Brand Out of Trouble
Does the colour of a brand really matter?
“Any color – so long as it’s black.” Henry Ford If you followed the virtual sensation of what colour was… more Does the colour of a brand really matter?