The value of a simplicity strategy is that it can also be a growth strategy. Brand leaders are increasingly tasked to chart courses through the unknown — artificial intelligence, quantum computing, new frontiers in space, the evolution of money and more. These frontiers promise growth, but are filled with complexity, volatility and confusion. And while
If you ask ten business owners what their brand is, you’ll hear an array of answers. Some will point at their logo. Others will talk about their tagline, their color palette, or maybe their social media following. Branded elements certainly play a role in your brand, but brand and branding are not the same thing.
Every product manager knows the sting of launching a feature that falls flat. Hours of engineering, design, and testing can vanish into obscurity if the problem wasn’t worth solving. The antidote is problem obsession, a discipline that shifts focus from what we can build to what customers urgently need. Know Your Customer Before you start
Branding is how a company shares its values, connects with an audience and distinguishes itself from competitors. It’s become extremely important for businesses in marketing contexts to stand out in competitive markets. Every interaction a consumer has with a business gives a representation of branding. It defines a company in the minds of its audience,
In today’s competitive legal landscape, relying solely on referrals and traditional advertising is no longer a viable path to sustainable growth. The way clients find, research, and ultimately choose legal counsel has fundamentally shifted online, making a sophisticated digital presence an absolute necessity. Mastering modern attorney marketing strategies is the key to not just surviving, but actively
Measuring awareness, consideration, conversion, and loyalty reveals how brand marketing drives real business outcomes. Brand marketing is often the silent driver behind successful digital campaigns. People are far more likely to read, watch, click, and ultimately buy from a brand they already know and trust. That’s why doing the harder, slower work of building a
Identity is an increasingly central driver of consumer purchases, even as diversity suffers backlash in some parts of the world. Here’s how brands can get it right. Despite pushback against diversity initiatives, particularly in the United States’ corporate and higher education realms, brands tapping into consumers’ desire for more diverse identity representation can reap substantial commercial
The market for promotional products—swag, knick-knacks, trinkets, and leave-behinds—amounted to an astounding $25 billion in 2022. This number serves as a testament to the immense market for branded tchotchkes to promote goods and services. They can be a powerful selling tool, after all. That is, of course, when done right. Otherwise, they become nothing more
Whether you’re launching a disruptive startup or steering an established corporation, attention naturally gravitates towards tangible metrics: product innovation, sales charts and operational streamlining. These are, of course, the engines of commerce. Yet, working quietly beneath them all is a foundational force, an asset so fundamental that its neglect can subtly unravel even the most
