The age of raw brands
We are NOT all in the same boat. As the months pass and the long-lasting effects of the pandemic start to become visible, the gap between big, powerful businesses and …
Brand mood board: what it is, why you need it, how to build it.
brand mood board
Develop your brand – step 5: leverage your brand
After you have invested in developing a strong brand, it’s time to leverage this brand: – A strong brand creates focus. It’s like a North Star that helps leaders cajole …
Brand with purpose
According to Harvard Business Review ‘When employees experience a sense of purpose at their company and they believe their leaders set a clear direction and expectations (purpose + clarity), companies …
The elusive meaning of Brand and Branding
Every month in the UK alone, ‘Brand’ as a term has an average of over 20k searches. The three most popular results are: Brand – Wikipedia Defining Brand: Why Is …
Nike and what responsible brands mean for your business
Over the past few weeks, Nike hit the headlines with its latest marketing campaign. In the (almost impossible) case you missed it, the sport apparel giant chose to celebrate the …
The difference between Brand Vision and the Vision of Your Success
Brand vision is often seen as that statement that encapsulates your purpose and that inspires you, your people and your customers. It should be aspirational and inspirational, and should answer …
Why Making A Brand Promise Is Not Enough
Guest blog by Kevin Walker of BoardWalk A couple years ago, in a roomful of branding specialists, a friend and colleague of mine addressed those assembled. He asked us to imagine …
Employer brand, often neglected and undervalued
Employer Branding allows companies to attract and retain talent that believe in the company’s vision and delivers on the company’s strategy. This is critical in order to attract and retain …
As a marketing consultant, why I advocate branding over marketing
My job is to provide advice and guidance to my clients on how to increase their revenues by perfecting their marketing strategies. And while I’m a firm believer that well …