I’m taking a break from emailing my blog to your inbox. I’m not stopping the thinking, writing and sharing branding insight and opinions, I’m just lightening up on the stuff your inbox. If you inbox [...]
Great branding can certainly impact a bottom line when its execution has a sound strategy behind it. This means that all business decisions are made to align with their brand essence (purpose, points of difference, personality and promise), its goals [...]
This past week I had the pleasure of working with a client from Australia. A team of 5 from their key leadership traveled over 33 hours to come to US for brand counseling from my [...]
A couple of Fridays ago it was my birthday. 29 and counting I’m sure. I swung by Trader Joes to pick up some flowers. Having fresh flowers is not unusual in my home, but on [...]
READ. It’s no surprise readers are leaders and leaders tend to make more money than followers. But did you know that reading just six minutes a day could reduce your stress levels by 68%? It’s [...]
In a few days, 2015 will be history. It’s hard to believe 365 days have whipped by so fast. When I was in my teens, getting through a semester of school seemed like it took [...]
Long time, no speak. I’ve been working on a new book idea along with my other responsibilities. When I get in that deep thinking creative zone, sometimes my blogging gets put on the back burner. [...]
After nearly 15 years of building a huge brand asset, Subway’s brand ambassador is going to jail. In 2000, Jared Fogle, then a college student, lost 245 pounds by eating Subway sandwiches. He became a paid spokesperson and celebrity for the restaurant group. He made appearances, they printed his face and story everywhere, Jared was the consistent face of the brand. On July 7th 2015, the FBI raided Jared’s house in connection to allegations of child pornography. In April of this year, Russell Taylor, the executive director of Fogle’s Jared Foundation, was arrested after investigators found more than 400 illicit videos in his Indianapolis home.
Every weekend I have a few routine things that I do to fuel up my mind and creative thinking. Here are three worth checking out.
Positive customer and employee experiences are at the core of any successful brand. Without delivering experiences that add something meaningful to the lives of the buyer, and provide value and emotional reward, a brand is toast. Whether they’re B2B or B2C customers, now that these consumers can talk and share their experiences online 24/7, the customer experience is more important than ever.