David Taylor, Author at the brandgym

Jun 19 2019

Secrets of successful six second ads

By David Taylor 'Turbo Charged' Marketing Plans, Distinctive communication

Digital video ad spending is exploding and forecast to double by 2022 (1). But 65% of people skip digital video adverts, rising to 84% for mobile video which account for…

Jun 12 2019

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Brand refreshment to drive REACH: Ikea’s new city store

By David Taylor Big brands under attack, Brand rejuvenation, Driving Distribution

Post by Anne Charbonneau, Managing Partner based in Amsterdam. Between two client meetings in Paris I saw what looked like the opening of a cool tech or sports store, with…

Jun 05 2019

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The power of ‘brand-led’ design

By David Taylor Distinctive packaging & design

Post by Prasad Narasimhan, Managing Partner based in Bangalore. Design and branding are two disciplines that are core to how brands appeal to consumers. However, the two are often seem…

May 29 2019

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How to make a new recruit’s 1st day at work special?

By David Taylor Internal engagement, Leadership & performance

The first day in a new job is an important and nerve-wracking one for a new hire; first impressions matter. Huel, the nutritional food brand, seems to have recognised this,…

May 22 2019

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Heck: a sizzling sausage success story

By David Taylor Core Range Extension, Distinctive communication, Distinctive packaging & design, Distinctive products & services, Grow Your Core Business

Post by Simon Gore, Managing Partner and our Head of Brand Identity & Naming. We love growth stories about sausage brands like Heck, the subject of this post, as they…

May 15 2019

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Is Lush mad to quit social media?

By David Taylor 'Turbo Charged' Marketing Plans

Lush’s recent decision to close down all its UK social media accounts grabbed the headlines. “I cannot fathom what has gone through the marketing director's mind for them to shut…

May 08 2019

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10 tips for effective brand names

By David Taylor Distinctive packaging & design

Post by Simon Gore, our new Managing Partner and Head of Brand Identity & Naming, based in London. Choice of brand name is one of the most significant decisions taken…

May 01 2019

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How to get retail customer support to grow the core?

By David Taylor Distinctive packaging & design, Grow Your Core Business

"We know we should grow the core. But our sales force and retail customers demand innovation and new products to give us support!" This challenge was shared during a workshop I recently…

Apr 24 2019

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CureFit: Secrets of a successful start-up

By David Taylor Big brands under attack, Brand-led business, Distinctive products & services

India throbs to the beat of a million start-ups and CureFit is one of the most exciting, making big waves in the world of fitness, just three years after launch.…

Apr 17 2019

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Best Buy show how big brands CAN fight back

By David Taylor Big brands under attack, Brand rejuvenation, Distinctive products & services, Grow Your Core Business

Post by David Nichols, Group Managing Partner and Head of Invention I recently read a great article in Inc. magazine about big US retailer Best Buy and its comeback from…

David Taylor

Secrets of successful six second ads

Brand refreshment to drive REACH: Ikea’s new city store

The power of ‘brand-led’ design

How to make a new recruit’s 1st day at work special?

Heck: a sizzling sausage success story

Is Lush mad to quit social media?

10 tips for effective brand names

How to get retail customer support to grow the core?

CureFit: Secrets of a successful start-up

Best Buy show how big brands CAN fight back

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