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365:Who Refuses Work?

March 26th, 2011

I called your firm for an estimate for a brochure. I spoke with your communication strategist, forwarded marketing and communication materials, liked you on Facebook, […]

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365: Do you ever get over whelmed by finding ways or trying to be inventive and original?

March 30th, 2011

There are so many companies with so many brands that it is hard to believe there is much “new” out there. Do you ever get […]

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When Did Condom Brands Start Ignoring Cultural Trends?

April 29th, 2011

Why are condom and tampon brands so far behind the eco-friendly times? A cultural shift has happened and it’s made us all increasingly aware of […]

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Preachin’ to the Choir: University Brands and their Industry Audiences

May 10th, 2011

Breakaway brand successes occur when brands with something to say begin speaking to audiences outside their close-knit school of thought. Far too often, brands spend […]

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This Beer’s For You… and This Survey, Too

May 19th, 2011

Only 7% of the US beer market is comprised of craft beer devotees. Yet, this savvy market is hopping at an ambitious rate of 11% […]

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Hey, I Have Standards.

June 7th, 2011

“Acceptance of prevailing standards often means we have no standards of our own.” Jean Toomer Will anyone search out your sponsors’ products and services simply […]

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365: What’s a brand touchpoint?

June 23rd, 2011

What exactly is a brand touchpoint? A brand touchpoint is anything, absolutely anything, that you do in the course of conducting business that gives a […]

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365: What signs indicate it’s time to evolve a brand?

July 6th, 2011

How will I know when it’s time to brand or re-brand? What are the signs? If we agree that a brand is simply the central […]

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Brand Is An Inside Job

July 10th, 2011

It has been surprising to realize just how many business leaders are struggling with the same question: “What’s the point?” The question, asked any number […]

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Narrativity: You’re Too Good For Boring

August 3rd, 2011

Narrativity: [nar-uh-tiv-uh-tee]: 1.) the degree to which your brand spunk, funk, credibility, attitude, and vibe shines through your messaging. 2.) Your voice, your verbiage, your […]

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