When an organization makes a decision to initiate a formalized internal brand development exercise they must prepare for and expect the results to impact every facet of the business. You see, branding isn’t about putting a prettier ‘lipstick on the pig’ (a new logo and website refresh), so to speak. True brand development starts from …Read the full article…
Why You Should Not Ask for Feedback on Your Business Card & Logo at a Networking Event.
It never fails… I get asked often enough this question when I meet people at various events I attend from delivering workshops to networking events. When they find out I am a brand consultant, the eyebrows go up, the cards come out, and the question starts with… “I just got these printed, (or, we just re-branded) …Read the full article…
What’s Missing In Your Marketing?…Your Personal Brand!
Most independent professionals don’t spend a lot of time uncovering their own most powerful marketable characteristics when communicating about their business. Rather, they tend to focus on marketing the features and benefits of the product. But you may be surprised to realize that it is YOU that your prospects are considering when it comes to …Read the full article…
PART B: Authentic Brands Live Their Story! Does Yours?
A powerful brand story, when executed well—builds trust, connection, and loyalty with your audience. In Part A of this post, we talked about authentic brands and how they live and breathe their story and how it’s reflected in their core essence—what they stand for and how they show up. You trust their story because you …Read the full article…
PART A: Authentic Brands Live Their Story! Does Yours?
A powerful brand story, when executed well—builds trust, connection, and loyalty with your audience. Does your brand have a story? You know—a story that’s captivating and inspiring; has real meaning and comes from the heart of what you’re all about as a brand. It’s a story your employees believe in. They stand behind it through …Read the full article…
The Time is Now to Turn Your Focus Inward
For savvy, visionary, motivated small business entrepreneurs: Rise up out of the negativity of the economy and leverage this moment in time by working ON your business brand. Explore the power of defining, creating and building your own unique BRAND DNA.
What is the ‘One Word’ You Want to Own in the Minds of Your Market?
Regardless of the size of your organization, has the question been asked, “What is the one word you want to own in the minds of your market?? Before you answer, first think about…
The Importance of Regularly Assessing Your Brand’s Performance
Save time, stay on course, build brand momentum As business owners, it’s too bad we don’t have a crystal ball to see what steps we should take to grow our business more effectively. There’s no doubt we would all peek into the future to help guide us if we could. When our efforts seem …Read the full article…
Is Your Brand ‘Cognitively Resonant or Dissonant’?
I am continually amazed at how many brands espouse to certain values and a way of being only to be disappointed when they don’t live up to what they say they are. When we live by our values, we reaffirm what we stand for to our employees and customers. When we don’t live by our …Read the full article…
DARE TO BE YOUR OWN BRAND!
Overcome the Common Stumbling Blocks to Executing a Winning Personal Brand Strategy
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