The coronavirus has challenged us all to think differently and for many, work differently. Maybe you’re thinking about starting your own business. Perhaps you’ve done the work, have your business plan and need help with the launch. As you ponder options, I’d like to help with my branding 101 basics Read more…
Storytelling in the business world is more important than ever. When done right, a good story across digital content builds community and establishes thought leadership. Forget touting features and benefits. Instead, think about your prospects and customers and how you can relate to them. Think about telling your unique story. Read more…
Quick, when you think of your top tool for branding, what is it? Now, how many of you said my supply of chotchkies aka promotional products? Admittedly, I’ve not been a big fan. I don’t like getting them. They’re next to impossible to keep in stock for a sales team. Read more…
Self beauty and worth is an echo. This statement is from a mother reflecting on her daughter’s self-identity. She shares this in a video as part of the Dove ‘Real Beauty’ campaign. When you watch the video, you will see (eerily) how daughters mirror their mother’s concerns when it comes Read more…
No doubt you’re familiar with the adage of the chicken or the egg. However, I bet you’ve never heard this sentiment applied to brand strategy. Case in point: If we equate the chicken to a branded company and the egg to an innovative product from an unknown company, which takes the Read more…
I love smart marketing and unpacking what makes a good brand successful. I was invited to speak at the Bryan School of Business and Economics on this very topic, engaging marketing undergraduates and MBA students in the discussion. My topic was exploring the synergy of strategy and social media, with integration, authenticity and Read more…
I recently read Can’t Buy Me Like: How Authentic Customer Connections Drive Superior Results by Bob Garfield and Doug Levy. If you want a better understanding of how social can enhance your organizational brand, it’s a must-read. Below are my top three takeaways: #1: “We don’t own the brand. The people Read more…