Let’s say you’ve come to the difficult realization that quite frankly your brand — if you can even call it that — is all over the place. Or perhaps worse, you have a defined brand, but you’re noticing that it just doesn’t seem to mesh with who you really are…
In marketing, it seems like the word “brand” is used a lot — the leading brand, off-brand, personal brand … you get the picture. But there’s often confusion around its meaning in business. What does it entail? Should you hire an expert? Most of all — branding is expensive, right?…
Picture the scene from the film The Social Network where a fast-talking Sean Parker (played by Justin Timberlake) glides into a lunch meeting with Mark Zuckerberg, Christy Lee, and Eduardo Saverin. Sean confidently expresses how he envisions the company’s thrilling growth, impressing two out of the three start-up enthusiasts. And…
Every marketer is focused on bringing attention to their product or service by growing a strong following. But not all realize the effects building and nurturing an online community can have on your brand. Social media marketing has evolved and the need to build relationships with your followers has never…
How do some brands attract word-of-mouth buzz and radical devotion around products as every day as car insurance, surfboards, and underwear? Ultimately, they embody the most powerful marketing force in the world — die-hard fans. As a massive fan of live music (I’ve seen over 790 live shows including 75…
The other day I was trying to find the perfect dress pant yoga pants because I wanted comfortable, professional clothing options. When I searched for “dress pant yoga pants” on Google, I found the brand Betabrand. Amazingly, the company dominated the top four search results. The first two results were…