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Best Books on Branding (2024)
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Each of these books offers unique insights into the complexities of brand marketing. From understanding how to communicate effectively with your audience to leveraging the…

Building a Brand by Growing Smaller
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Throughout my career in advertising, I always thought my agency needed to pitch and win every client we could. When I went out on my…

Historical Overview of Branding and Marketing from Ancient Markets to the Industrial Revolution
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From ancient marks of craftsmanship to the trademarks of the industrial age, branding and marketing have become central to the commerce and culture of societies…

Customer Evolution through Aspirational Identity
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In a time when consumer expectations extend beyond product functionality to encompass personal growth and identity enhancement, brands face the imperative to evolve. This is…

Voyager Brand Value Model Exploration
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It’s time for us to move beyond the purpose-driven “why” framework and other brand models that focus exclusively on the customer in a static state.…

The Adaptive Brand Ecosystem Model
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Adopting and developing a brand model provides structure and direction to branding activities. It ensures strategic focus, guides investment in high-impact initiatives, fosters innovation, guarantees…

Beyond Purpose-Driven Brand Marketing
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Throughout history, brand marketing has continually adapted to new technologies and shifts in consumer preferences. From simple marks of craftsmanship to complex digital campaigns, brand…

The Third Place
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In the quiet hum of a bustling coffee shop, where the aroma of freshly brewed coffee mingles with the low murmur of conversations, lies the…

Creative Collaboration With Generative AI – Part One
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Even though I’ve spent most of my professional career developing some pretty advanced digital marketing campaigns, I admit that I am somewhat of a Luddite. …

Artificial Intelligence (AI) vs. Human Intelligence (HI) in Creative
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My initial stance was to be highly skeptical of using artificial intelligence (AI) in branding and marketing. The very idea of AI weaving its way…