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What does your brand position say?
What is a Brand Position? At its core, your brand position is the unique space that your brand occupies in the minds of your target customers compared to other players in the marketplace. It’s how people think, feel, and talk about your business. Whether your brand comes across as warm, friendly, reliable, sophisticated, or quirky, your…
Articulate the Brand Personality for the Brand Book
Now that we’ve created our list of keywords and established the relationship between them, it’s time for our next step in how to make a Brand Book and develop our brand personality. Articulating your Brand Personality is an integral component of building a Brand Book. Brand Personality starts to breathe life into the brand, making…
How the American Dream Can Shape Your Brand
The American Dream in branding is more than just a concept of success—it’s about opportunity, perseverance, and staying true to your values. Many entrepreneurs have faced significant challenges, built businesses from the ground up, and, through determination, found their place in the market. Their stories resonate because they represent the spirit of possibility. These authentic…
Handling Negative Brand Press: Strategies for Protecting Your Reputation
Your brand will occasionally face negative press, no matter how careful you are. Whether due to a misstep, competitive jealousy, or simply being a target because of your success, handling negative brand press is essential for every business. It’s vital to know when to engage and remain silent to protect your brand’s reputation effectively. Understanding…
5 Businesses that Should NOT be on Social Media
Every business today has a Facebook page, Twitter account, or corporate LinkedIn profile. Many blogs and news articles push the idea that every business should be on social media. But the truth is that some companies shouldn’t invest time in social media. You might be off the hook if your business falls into one of…
Going the Extra Mile for Customers: Turning Ordinary Moments into Memorable Experiences
You know those moments when you intentionally choose to go the extra mile? When you do something unexpected to ensure your customers have an experience they won’t forget? In these moments, your brand takes flight and transforms from being expected into something memorable. Designing Memorable Moments Instead of waiting for inspiration to strike, why not…
Humanizing Your Brand with Social Media: Why It Matters
I often sit with people who don’t understand why anyone would care about trivial details—what someone’s drinking, where they had lunch, or the fact that they just got in their car. They ask why businesses should care about these seemingly insignificant moments. What I try to explain is that these are the elements of everyday…
Branding Foundations
Every brand needs to be built on a solid foundation. While the materials the blocks are made of change from company to company, their purpose, form, and necessity do not vary. The first foundational block of your brand is your vision for your company. Why does your company exist? Where are you going? What are the altruistic reasons…
10 Ways to Build Your Brand
We’ve talked much lately about that inevitable Marketing Plan that will be “due” soon. Here’s a quick recap of ways to build your brand as you dream of what you’ll accomplish next year. Know What it Stands For. Before you can begin to share your brand externally, you need to know what it stands for.…
Social Media and Brand Strategy
Social media is a scorching topic right now, and rightfully so. I’ve heard more than one company wonder if it is, longs I,n the Brand Strategy. In my opinion, the answer is a resounding YES. If it’s not part of your integrated Brand Strategy, you’re missing a vital channel for furthering your brand position. As…
Consistent Branding at Different Locations
If you’ve got more than one location, keeping your brand consistent is at least three times as hard. “If I have two locations, shouldn’t it just be two times as hard?” you ask. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work out that way. Having more than one location usually means you have to split your time between the…
Brand Development Doesn’t Have to be Expensive
I’m continually amazed at how often we, in the marketing profession and those in business, assume that brand development has to be expensive! This misnomer is honestly come by, though, because it’s easy to spend a lot of money on updating your brand image in good times. But having cash ready to pay isn’t a…
Fun Marketing Campaigns Can Make Your Brand Memorable
What’s your claim to fame? How is your brand memorable in your community? Are you the go-to business for sponsoring non-profits either monetarily or with volunteers? Do you have a big annual blowout sale? Do you get wacky at Halloween or St. Patrick’s Day with fun marketing campaigns? Are you a crazy sports fan? The…
Tiny Brand Moments: : The Power of Consistent Branding in Everyday Actions
Running a business is no easy feat. It’s a delicate balancing act that requires you to juggle many responsibilities: meeting customer needs, managing tight deadlines, and often directing employees—all while keeping your brand front and center. With so much on your plate, it’s not surprising that consistently representing your brand values and identity can be…
Lessons in Brand Authenticity
I stumbled across a question posed on LinkedIn this morning that got me thinking. The question was: How do you see social platforms evolving in the future? While I answered it from a personal standpoint, I neglected to answer from a brand authenticity perspective—an oversight I aim to correct here. Social Media is evolving every…
Brand Identity Design – Creating Good Corporate Identity
Does your Corporate Identity match your tagline and brand position? If not, it’s time for an update!
