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The economy is in tatters, but what about the reputation of the biggest financial services brands? We went to the belly of the beast, to the foot of Wall Street, to talk to financiers themselves. Which brands do Wall Streeters admire? Which do they scorn? And what do they think of some of the biggest
Best and Worst Wall Street Brands Read More »
When a Continental Airlines jet caught fire and skidded off a Denver runway in November 2008 and USAirways jet landed in New York’s Hudson River in January, 2009, they demonstrated a new challenge facing a brand crisis. Twitter and Facebook have changed the game. Gone are the days when corporate execs could huddle and practice
Crash Branding–Brand Communication in a Crisis Read More »
Last month, we looked at consumer trends. This month, we look at what top marketing executives are thinking. The Marketing Executive Networking Group has released its Top Trends for 2009. Working with Anderson Analytics, the group polled top executives across industries and disciplines to find out what will drive brands in the coming year. We
Marketing Executives Networking Group Top MarketingTrends 2009 Read More »
Change was on everyone’s lips in 2008, and it is coming with a vengeance in 2009. With the economy in a free-fall, the business of brand planning has never been so uncertain. We hit the streets to talk directly to consumers. We also spoke to one of New York’s Guru’s of the future, Judy Galloway,
Branding Trends in 2009–Consumer Interviews and the G-Ometer Report Read More »
Viral marketing is a promising tactic. Your brand message spreads far, fast, and almost free. The problem is that many marketers don’t invest enough time in planning–and that can be an expensive mistake, as Motrin and Dr. Pepper have found out. See how Axl Rose and baby-wearing moms made these brands very sick.
Viral Marketing Can Make Your Brand Sick Read More »
Branded packaging is an effective way to elevate a generic product into something consumers are willing to pay just a bit more for. If your brand is caught in a commodity trap, packaging can be a profitable differentiator. See how Domino Sugar broke out of the bag (which always seem to leak). Sugar is sugar.
Branded Packaging: Domino Sugar New Canister Package Innovation Read More »
The recently released Anholt GFK Roper Nation Brands Index tell us just where we stand. How the world perceives a country has dramatic impact on business, tourism and diplomatic influence. The Nation Brands Index is an important benchmark for measuring a country’s brand image and for managing it in the future. Laura Latshaw, Sr. VP
Place Branding: Anholt GfK Roper Nation Brands Index Read More »
Political pundits are tossing around opinions about Obama’s brand and McCain’s brand, but what do people like Morton Kondracke know about branding? We went to the proverbial Madison Avenue to talk to real brand experts to talk about the candidate brands. Part One: Comparing the Candidate Brand Strategies of Obama and McCain Barry Silverman has
Candidate Brands: Comparing Obama vs. McCain Read More »
Branding places has become a big and sophisticated business. Whether hosting the Olympics, attracting tourists and conventions, or winning a corporate headquarters, research or manufacturing facility, billions of dollars at stake in the place branding game. We interview Rob DeRocker, executive with Development Counselors International (DCI), who is an expert in the field.
Place Branding: Is Your City, Region or Country a Brand? Read More »
Naming your company or product has always been a challenge. In the digital age, the challenge is even greater with URL naming. Now, in addition to being unique, memorable, and relevant, names need to be searchable, make a good URL, and most of all, they be available as a dotcom. Below are some important points
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