This week's post comes from Charlotte White, our Managing Partner who is based in New York but writing from China where she is running a global brand workshop. We've enjoyed…
Much of the communication brands do today seems "atomised": a series of "micro-communication" efforts, such as short product films in social feeds or posts by influencers. This approach can help…
This week, I came across an interesting article on the keynote given at Cannes by P&G's Chief Brand Officer. Marc Prichard talked about the company's approach to marketing and in…
Harnessing the power of entertainment is a popular strategy for brands trying to raise their profile and attract new audiences. Last summer we had the Barbie movie. Lego have created…
My jaw dropped when watching a Head & Shoulders ad during the Euros soccer tournament last week. A hunky looking guy is asked "I didn't know you had dandruff?" by…
Sports sponsorship is expensive. To get the best return on your investment, you need to go beyond what we call "logo slapping": simply adding your logo to a film featuring…
Jingles have fallen out of favour in many marketing circles, according to brandgym partner agency Distinctive BAT. In his fascinating article on the topic (1), Cathal Gillen suggests the decline…
Post by Prasad Narasimhan, Managing Partner for South East Asia based in Bangalore, exploring some of the challenges of building and maintaining brand trust. Trust is a central pillar of…
As sunny days become more common, even in the UK, an Aperol Spritz is one of my top tipples. The distinctive orange drink, in case you don't know it, is…
One of my favourite weekend activities of this year was visiting "Accidentally Wes Anderson: The Exhibition" (1) with Mrs Taylor, my daughter and her boyfriend Charlie. Do try and see…