Whether you’re the gleeful subject of every targeted sale ad or a staunch believer in minimalism, the Thanksgiving holiday and subsequent shopping days provide a chance to vote with our […]
Out of Chaos and Into the Moment
Humans are humans are humans. Whether you’re designing an engaging brand so that you can grow your market share or planning a great birthday party for your daughter, the thinking […]
Instagram, Brands and Women’s Empowerment
Amid our current revival of the fourth wave of feminism, we are seeing more and more women-run brands emerge, especially through Instagram campaigns and marketing. The following brands have taken […]
When is a Tech Brand Not Just a Tech Brand?
Technology companies are a dime a dozen these days. Brands that may once have categorized themselves simply as software, hardware or services organizations are now wedging themselves under the technology […]
Brands create expectations. Experiences reinforce them. (Part 2)
Last week in Part 1, we looked at how brands help people make decisions. They first create expectations around offerings, quality, price, service, and more. Then they deliver experiences that […]
Brands create expectations. Experiences reinforce them. (Part 1)
Think about the last time you came across a new or unfamiliar brand. Likely the flash of an unrecognizable logo, a billboard, a banner ad, or a storefront. You start […]
From Divisiveness Comes Togetherness
Remember what it was like to read the day’s headlines without experiencing a surge of shock, shame or rage? Me neither. It must have been so … inspiring. That sense […]
Recruiting and Retaining Employees in a Competitive Market
The U.S. Labor Department recently announced that the unemployment rate is the lowest it’s been since 1969. If you do the math, that’s nearly five decades! To put things in […]
Know Your Audience: How Market Research Can Help You Know What to Say and Where to Say It
When I sit down with a new client, the conversation inevitably centers around a common question: What is the best way to reach my target customer? In technical terms, we […]
Five Tips for Launching a Brand
The last several months, I’ve been consumed with building marcom strategies around brand launches. Whether client partners are in the food, wine or ingredient spaces, and even targeting diverse consumer […]