The world of marketing has changed dramatically in recent years. But brand positioning is still key for effective marketing according to 91% of marketing directors in our brandgym research. However,…
The Tango brand of soft drink is going back to the product roots that made it famous, according to an article in Marketing Week I read this week (1). Tango…
Brand purpose came up in conversation this week with a global brand team. The CEO was concerned that work done to date by the brand team and their agency risked…
I've often thought of brand strategy as being a process of blending different insights and ideas. And so I was excited to read a new book on this topic called…
Getting your bike repaired is not the most fun activity. However, recently repairing my own bike did provide inspiration on defining and delivering a distinctive brand personality. The inspiration came…
An email from Sunspel, one of my favourite fashion brands, grabbed my attention today. Sunspel is a great example of rejuvenation, telling stories about its heritage whilst being up to…
Recent massive media coverage prompted by Shakira's latest hit song, BZRP Music Session #53, presented some interesting learning about 'influencer advocacy'. This involves a celebrity promoting a product because they like…
How to revitalise a brand which is iconic but has somehow lost its way and is suffering as a result? This was the challenge the BN brand of biscuits faced,…
Linked In this week was full of marketers applauding Patagonia for handing the company to a trust tackling climate change. The Chouinard family has split its shareholding between two new…
This week I'm glued to Prep to Win, a new Amazon Prime series. This 'fly on the wall' sports documentary follows Harlequins, the rugby team I've supported for 15 years.…