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The growing risk from a tarnished reputation undermining the value of a brand is an alarming trend with implications for widespread, severe damage in business and politics. To really appreciate the gravity of this emerging trend, it is important to fully understand branding. MORE
Charlie Jones, president and founder of Brand Intersection Group, has spent his career combating a widespread, fundamental misunderstanding of brand stories. “People will say, ‘we need branding work,’ and then they begin the conversation talking about color schemes. MORE
And their potential impact on commercial and political brands will be transformative. All brands should be strategically positioned to not only appeal to their current customers, but to lay the foundation to capture the emotions that will cultivate a sense of loyalty of tomorrow’s consumers. MORE
There is a lot of confusion around brand. Just what is brand marketing? What brand marketing is not is slapping your name and logo everywhere with the hope the carpet-bombing exposure is sufficient to sell your product. That’s branding, but that’s like branding with cow and cattle back in the day for ownership and territory,” said Paige Musto, Act-On’s senior director for corporate communications. Your brand is your most valuable intellectual property. MORE
Good content marketing is imperative for distinguishing your brand and positioning yourself as an intellectual leader. The post 6 Tips To Differentiate Your Brand Using Content Marketing appeared first on Marketing Insider Group. MORE
True branding can be a bewildering challenge for many managers: either they don’t completely understand the strategic benefits of authentic branding, and/or they assume that branding simply consists of a name, logo and proprietary graphics. MORE
This could be a huge challenge to the brand image for these chief executives and implicitly a risk for their company brand. Because a company brand is often defined by the image and values of its CEO, the overall brand risk will be intensified as a result. MORE
Here is my definition of the problem of content marketing: Systematically overwhelming your audience by pushing brand messages on them faster than they are willing to keep up. James_Mathewson …creating and promoting branded content should be part of the mix. MORE
The scary decline of trust in all facets of our society has created a new challenge for brands: how can brands overcome the growing skepticism and lack of credibility caused by this distrust to authentically relate to their customers? MORE
Increasingly, brands and branding are becoming ubiquitous themes for most businesses. Branding is becoming a necessary strategic tool for marketing strategists. What Exactly Is Brand Identity? Brand identity refers to the collection […]. MORE
The roller coaster ride behind the Trump brand and his merchandising empire over the past 20 years is a perfect example of what happens when a personal brand loses its credibility and integrity. One of the best known examples of a successful lifestyle brand is Martha Stewart. MORE
If you sit in the marketing world, there is a good chance that your role has you primarily focused on building out a brand or in some way driving more demand. Eloquently exuding a great brand and driving demand, and the measurable business results that follow, are both important. MORE
Last year was a watershed year for business and our society, where rising populism, Trump’s polarizing accusations, and various socio-economic trends have made the topic of “brand risk” a top priority concern for every marketer. MORE
Brands are being pulled into battles on what they stand for, willingly and unwillingly, on both social and traditional media. It was also a way to “humanize” their brands, creating a distinct brand personality. MORE
The announcement that Nike is now using Colin Kaepernick, one of the most divisive American athletes in our time, to promote its brand was stunning, and guaranteed to further polarize a very partisan society. Their “Just Do It” advertising supports this brand personality profile. MORE
Maybe it should re-brand itself? This situation is similar to the challenges many brands face during their life cycle when their appeal becomes stale or irrelevant. Target audience – The question of relevance and appeal starts with the potential voters for the Democratic Party brand. MORE
So what can a CEO do to surmount these huge challenges of partisanship and brand trust? The essence of good branding is all about creating a strong emotional bond with customers, and in today’s world, this includes employees, investors and other stakeholders. MORE
Brand storytelling is gaining momentum in the marketing world, and with good reason. The post Brand Storytelling, Defined appeared first on Marketing Insider Group. Stories are scientifically proven to get a person’s attention. In fact, stories stimulate brain activity. MORE
Traditionally brands rarely get involved in social or political issues. But today consumers want to know what brands stand for on such issues. Can a brand use this platform for proactively turning a negative into a positive? So, should a brand take a public stance? MORE
The post Why You Need to Share Your Brand’s Story appeared first on Marketing Insider Group. Imagine that you’re on a first date. Okay, we know it can be a little nerve-wracking, but stay with us. MORE
The recent Oscar choice of “Birdman” as the best movie of 2014 not only defied moviegoers’ preferences, but it is also a lesson on how a strong brand can lose credibility and hence trust when it becomes so self-obsessed. It may not be obvious, but the Oscar is a powerful brand. MORE
Brands are under attack today from many sources, most often triggered by activists on social media. They are demanding brands take a stand on controversial socioeconomic and political issues that are getting more attention with our divisive politics today. MORE
But will Putin’s authoritative brand image have any impact on Trump’s political behavior? In any case, this comparison also provides a case study of how similar leadership brands may not generate the same results because of a different context and target audience. MORE
Building a great brand is the holy grail of marketing. A memorable brand is self-propelling and can grow a business to dizzying heights. Consider the brand value of companies like Apple, Whole Foods, and BMW. It enables them to trust your brand and do business with you. MORE
A hub for media professionals, meme creators, and brands with all kinds of clever, irreverent, informational, and poignant personas. In case you missed any, we decided to round them up, superlative-style, in this year’s Branded Tweet Awards. Ah, Twitter. MORE
What we’re talking about here is brand value, and PayPal’s value could […]. The post 3 Best Strategies for Strengthening Brand Equity appeared first on Marketing Insider Group. Marketing Strategy brand brand equity Brand ManagementBack in 2002, PayPal, a money transfer service established 4 years before, was acquired by eBay for $1.5 billion. MORE
If you’re looking to promote your brand, then the best way for leveraging happy customers is taking advantage of the user-generated content. Don’t limit yourself to paid advertisements to gain brand recognition. MORE
By 2017, he’d built a billion-dollar brand. It established Dollar Shave Club as a funny, irreverent, bold, and most importantly, helpful brand. Brands love to talk about going viral; Dubin actually did it. The brand invested heavily after the success of the YouTube video. MORE
Brand stories, according to a recent article by the American Marketing Association “build stakeholder affinity and influence action” Not just any brand stories, though. A brand story must intrigue potential clients to be effective. MORE
Brand safety is big news. Then, last month, Google-owned YouTube was hit by yet another brand-safety crisis: advertisers including McDonald’s, Nestle and AT&T pulled or paused their ad spend from or on the platform after ads were found running next to videos that included inappropriate comments linking to pornography. Perception of a brand by the consumer, positively or negatively, is influenced by the content it sits alongside. MORE
Content is a great way for a brand to demonstrate their relevance, personality, and value. Here are seven ways to reboot your brand’s content marketing strategy. Your Value Proposition Your value proposition is basically a summary of your brand’s […]. MORE
Your employer brand and your business brand are strongly related. Even though there are two separate terms to describe each type of branding, you should not think about them separately. MORE
That’s the ultimate test of a brand “voice.”. Brand voice versus your brand’s “look”. Perhaps that’s because it’s easier to have a recognizable brand “look” than a recognizable brand “voice”? Here’s how to dial in on your brand’s voice at each of those levels. MORE
Our latest webinar is on personal branding with expert Monique deMaio. Companies and organizations are not the only things that need strategic planning and branding—so do people. Do you know what YOUR personal brand is? Mike Moran interviews consultant Monique deMaio, creator of the Be the CMO of Your Life Program, on what is takes to develop a personal brand. From a personal side, Monique helps executives develop a game plan to live their best “personal brand.”. MORE
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OCTOBER 11, 2018
Brand storytelling is gaining momentum in the marketing world, and with good reason. The post Brand Storytelling, Defined appeared first on Marketing Insider Group. Stories are scientifically proven to get a person’s attention. In fact, stories stimulate brain activity.
Webbiquity
AUGUST 22, 2017
Building a great brand is the holy grail of marketing. A memorable brand is self-propelling and can grow a business to dizzying heights. Consider the brand value of companies like Apple, Whole Foods, and BMW. It enables them to trust your brand and do business with you.
Marketing Insider Group
AUGUST 16, 2018
Increasingly, brands and branding are becoming ubiquitous themes for most businesses. Branding is becoming a necessary strategic tool for marketing strategists. What Exactly Is Brand Identity? Brand identity refers to the collection […].
Act-On
JUNE 21, 2017
That’s the ultimate test of a brand “voice.”. Brand voice versus your brand’s “look”. Perhaps that’s because it’s easier to have a recognizable brand “look” than a recognizable brand “voice”? Here’s how to dial in on your brand’s voice at each of those levels.
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Genesys will send you a recording afterwards, along with a copy of the MIT Global Study on Humans and Bots: How global brands blend human skills and AI to build customer intimacy and growth
Contently
DECEMBER 7, 2018
A hub for media professionals, meme creators, and brands with all kinds of clever, irreverent, informational, and poignant personas. In case you missed any, we decided to round them up, superlative-style, in this year’s Branded Tweet Awards. Ah, Twitter.
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Biznology
MAY 17, 2017
Brands are under attack today from many sources, most often triggered by activists on social media. They are demanding brands take a stand on controversial socioeconomic and political issues that are getting more attention with our divisive politics today.
Marketing Insider Group
MARCH 6, 2019
The post Why You Need to Share Your Brand’s Story appeared first on Marketing Insider Group. Imagine that you’re on a first date. Okay, we know it can be a little nerve-wracking, but stay with us.
Biznology
JUNE 8, 2017
Here is my definition of the problem of content marketing: Systematically overwhelming your audience by pushing brand messages on them faster than they are willing to keep up. James_Mathewson …creating and promoting branded content should be part of the mix.
Marketing Insider Group
AUGUST 3, 2016
Your employer brand and your business brand are strongly related. Even though there are two separate terms to describe each type of branding, you should not think about them separately.
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Biznology
AUGUST 24, 2017
Traditionally brands rarely get involved in social or political issues. But today consumers want to know what brands stand for on such issues. Can a brand use this platform for proactively turning a negative into a positive? So, should a brand take a public stance?
Biznology
MARCH 23, 2017
Brands are being pulled into battles on what they stand for, willingly and unwillingly, on both social and traditional media. It was also a way to “humanize” their brands, creating a distinct brand personality.
Biznology
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
The announcement that Nike is now using Colin Kaepernick, one of the most divisive American athletes in our time, to promote its brand was stunning, and guaranteed to further polarize a very partisan society. Their “Just Do It” advertising supports this brand personality profile.
Marketing Insider Group
JANUARY 15, 2019
Brand stories, according to a recent article by the American Marketing Association “build stakeholder affinity and influence action” Not just any brand stories, though. A brand story must intrigue potential clients to be effective.
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Biznology
FEBRUARY 14, 2018
Last year was a watershed year for business and our society, where rising populism, Trump’s polarizing accusations, and various socio-economic trends have made the topic of “brand risk” a top priority concern for every marketer.
Biznology
MAY 18, 2018
The roller coaster ride behind the Trump brand and his merchandising empire over the past 20 years is a perfect example of what happens when a personal brand loses its credibility and integrity. One of the best known examples of a successful lifestyle brand is Martha Stewart.
Marketing Insider Group
OCTOBER 18, 2017
What we’re talking about here is brand value, and PayPal’s value could […]. The post 3 Best Strategies for Strengthening Brand Equity appeared first on Marketing Insider Group. Marketing Strategy brand brand equity Brand ManagementBack in 2002, PayPal, a money transfer service established 4 years before, was acquired by eBay for $1.5 billion.
Biznology
JUNE 13, 2018
This could be a huge challenge to the brand image for these chief executives and implicitly a risk for their company brand. Because a company brand is often defined by the image and values of its CEO, the overall brand risk will be intensified as a result.
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increasing brand awareness—hardly surprising, as these two objectives lead in studies year-after- year. and brand awareness. Among the specific answers provided were: The next priority is also a familiar objective to marketers: issues related to brand awareness.
Contently
OCTOBER 12, 2018
Charlie Jones, president and founder of Brand Intersection Group, has spent his career combating a widespread, fundamental misunderstanding of brand stories. “People will say, ‘we need branding work,’ and then they begin the conversation talking about color schemes.
Biznology
OCTOBER 31, 2018
Our latest webinar is on personal branding with expert Monique deMaio. Companies and organizations are not the only things that need strategic planning and branding—so do people. Do you know what YOUR personal brand is? Mike Moran interviews consultant Monique deMaio, creator of the Be the CMO of Your Life Program, on what is takes to develop a personal brand. From a personal side, Monique helps executives develop a game plan to live their best “personal brand.”.
Biznology
OCTOBER 25, 2018
The growing risk from a tarnished reputation undermining the value of a brand is an alarming trend with implications for widespread, severe damage in business and politics. To really appreciate the gravity of this emerging trend, it is important to fully understand branding.
Biznology
OCTOBER 19, 2017
The scary decline of trust in all facets of our society has created a new challenge for brands: how can brands overcome the growing skepticism and lack of credibility caused by this distrust to authentically relate to their customers?
Speaker: Jen Spencer, VP Sales and Marketing, SmartBug Media
Join Jen Spencer, VP of Smartbug Media, as she discusses how to grow an inbound strategy and framework in your organization to attract leads and establish your brand. Recent studies have shown what a lot of B2B marketers already know - it’s hard to build a successful inbound marketing program.
Biznology
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
And their potential impact on commercial and political brands will be transformative. All brands should be strategically positioned to not only appeal to their current customers, but to lay the foundation to capture the emotions that will cultivate a sense of loyalty of tomorrow’s consumers.
Contently
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
By 2017, he’d built a billion-dollar brand. It established Dollar Shave Club as a funny, irreverent, bold, and most importantly, helpful brand. Brands love to talk about going viral; Dubin actually did it. The brand invested heavily after the success of the YouTube video.
Marketing Insider Group
JANUARY 10, 2019
If you sit in the marketing world, there is a good chance that your role has you primarily focused on building out a brand or in some way driving more demand. Eloquently exuding a great brand and driving demand, and the measurable business results that follow, are both important.
Marketing Insider Group
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
Good content marketing is imperative for distinguishing your brand and positioning yourself as an intellectual leader. The post 6 Tips To Differentiate Your Brand Using Content Marketing appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.
Speaker: Michael Brito, EVP, Zeno Group
How to utilize branded journalism to stand out from the clutter. As a B2B marketer, you already know - attention spans are short, and the competition to win attention is fierce.
Marketing Insider Group
OCTOBER 10, 2018
Content is a great way for a brand to demonstrate their relevance, personality, and value. Here are seven ways to reboot your brand’s content marketing strategy. Your Value Proposition Your value proposition is basically a summary of your brand’s […].
Biznology
JANUARY 23, 2017
Maybe it should re-brand itself? This situation is similar to the challenges many brands face during their life cycle when their appeal becomes stale or irrelevant. Target audience – The question of relevance and appeal starts with the potential voters for the Democratic Party brand.
Biznology
SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
But will Putin’s authoritative brand image have any impact on Trump’s political behavior? In any case, this comparison also provides a case study of how similar leadership brands may not generate the same results because of a different context and target audience.
Marketing Insider Group
JANUARY 30, 2019
If you’re looking to promote your brand, then the best way for leveraging happy customers is taking advantage of the user-generated content. Don’t limit yourself to paid advertisements to gain brand recognition.
Speaker: Tom Pick, Independent B2B Digital Marketing Consultant
How to embrace new channels for brand and audience building. What are the top priorities, challenges, and trends in B2B marketing as we head into the final stretch of 2018? We conducted in-depth interviews with senior B2B technology marketers to find out.
Biznology
JULY 16, 2018
So what can a CEO do to surmount these huge challenges of partisanship and brand trust? The essence of good branding is all about creating a strong emotional bond with customers, and in today’s world, this includes employees, investors and other stakeholders.
Biznology
MARCH 16, 2015
The recent Oscar choice of “Birdman” as the best movie of 2014 not only defied moviegoers’ preferences, but it is also a lesson on how a strong brand can lose credibility and hence trust when it becomes so self-obsessed. It may not be obvious, but the Oscar is a powerful brand.
ADmantX
MARCH 15, 2019
Brand safety is big news. Then, last month, Google-owned YouTube was hit by yet another brand-safety crisis: advertisers including McDonald’s, Nestle and AT&T pulled or paused their ad spend from or on the platform after ads were found running next to videos that included inappropriate comments linking to pornography. Perception of a brand by the consumer, positively or negatively, is influenced by the content it sits alongside.
Biznology
OCTOBER 13, 2016
True branding can be a bewildering challenge for many managers: either they don’t completely understand the strategic benefits of authentic branding, and/or they assume that branding simply consists of a name, logo and proprietary graphics.
Speaker: Mat Zucker, Partner, Prophet
Content is a B2B brand’s currency to demonstrate relevance and, with emerging channels and interfaces like chat and voice, it’s bringing brands closer to their customers.
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