Does your current company sub-branding need an AI makeover? by Phil Davis, President/Founder The Rise of AI Assistant Branding With the rapid shift in digital marketing automation, your most public-facing brand persona might soon be nonhuman. Gone are the days when a big celebrity spokesperson took center stage – now the real star of […]
We’ve all witnessed it – the seemingly overnight success of some start ups that begs the question “what am I doing wrong here?” Is it the idea? The timing? The commitment? Why do some companies transform into breakout brands, while others struggle along? In my 25 plus years of working with entrepreneurs and start ups, I noticed three similarities between the companies that skyrocket vs. the ones that sputter out. Here are three ingredients that will fortify your brand for immediate growth.
Lots of factors go into a great company brand, first among them, the business name itself. For many aspiring entrepreneurs and internet start ups, the prime consideration is search engine optimization. Launching a new company on a limited budget requires as much marketing help as humanly possible. So just what helps to get true recognition amongst […]
When people mention the word “brand” they usually mean a well-known, well-defined company. That’s why consumers frequently mention names like Target, Rolex, Apple, BMW, and others who have done an excellent job in crafting an image and sticking with it. Buyers know what to expect from these companies, and as long as these companies meet […]
Most business owners know enough about the power of effective branding to know they want it – they’re just not sure what “it” is. To make better sense of the mysterious subject of branding, here are the three key components of any successful brand strategy. 1. Establish your company’s core message and values: What is your […]
Just what is proper branding worth to a new company or startup? Is it really all that important? Is it just a name, and if so, why not use the employee suggestion box and simply give the winner a free lunch or a day off? (It wouldn’t be the first time!) Branding Adds Value to […]
Each week frustrated business owners call me, exhausted from their latest company naming marathon. They’ve spent dozens (if not hundreds), of hours in valuable staff time churning out endless lists of ideas, suggestions, brainstorms, etc. The results? A hodgepodge of names with no rhyme or reason to them, little or no group consensus, a lack […]
One of the most common mistakes in company branding occurs when business owners tie their corporate identity to cyclical products and services instead of their key strengths and attributes. In other words, they become famous for what they do instead of how they do it. This strategy might succeed in the short term, when a […]
