In this episode, we discover the power of ‘associative attention’, a framework developed by Max Stricker and Samuel Brealey. It zooms in on the importance of not only getting attention but the right type of attention through strong association. Show notes * Associative Attention Paper & ‘Health Check’ Associative Attention is a framework that helps brand owners deliver better executions (think advertising, POS material, packaging). It connects the dots between the WHAT and the HOW of...

Discover what it takes to be a leader in brand for a large B2B tech company. Show notes * Gwen on LinkedIn * This episode is sponsored by Creative business company. Find your free no-bs brand-building guides here. Brand strategy course Activate your strategic brain and level up your creative business. Find courses on brand strategy, brand workshops, and brand strategy presentations. You can use LTBPODCAST to get a 20% discount. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this...

Show notes * The multiplayer brand slidedeck * Zoe on LinkedIn * This episode is sponsored by Creative business company. Find your free no-bs brand-building guides here. Brand strategy course Activate your strategic brain and level up your creative business. Find courses on brand strategy, brand workshops, and brand strategy presentations. You can use LTBPODCAST to get a 20% discount. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...

Show notes: * Article on Brand difference and pricing power * Dom Boyd on LinkedIn * BrandZ index * This episode is sponsored by Creative business company. Find your free no-bs brand-building guides here. Brand strategy course Activate your strategic brain and level up your creative business. Find courses on brand strategy, brand workshops, and brand strategy presentations. You can use LTBPODCAST to get a 20% discount. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with...

How brands can create an unfair creative advantage. Show notes * Discover the full paper here. * Dan Salkey on LinkedIn. * This episode is sponsored by Creative business company. Find your free no-bs brand-building guides here. Brand strategy course Activate your strategic brain and level up your creative business. Find courses on brand strategy, brand workshops, and brand strategy presentations. You can use LTBPODCAST to get a 20% discount. This is a public episode. If you would like to...

Show notes * Professor Pauwels on LinkedIn * This episode is sponsored by Creative business company. Find your free no-bs brand-building guides here Brand strategy course Activate your strategic brain and level up your creative business. Find courses on brand strategy, brand workshops, and brand strategy presentations. You can use LTBPODCAST to get a 20% discount. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...

Show notes * Bart on LinkedIn * Bart’s new venture: I know a guy Key Takeaways * Understanding client problems and formulating them better than the clients themselves is crucial in agency-client relationships. * The balance between digital and branding is essential in marketing strategies, with a shift towards investing in branding for long-term effectiveness. * New platforms like TikTok and AR are on the rise and should be explored for marketing opportunities. * Investing in the fundamentals...

Show notes * Discover the full trends report here * Rachael Higgins on LinkedIn * Will Posket on LinkedIn Summary * 🚀 Back to the Pod: Host Stef kicks off the year chatting with Will Posket & Rachael Higgins about 2024's hot branding and marketing trends. Time to dive in and learn! * 🤖 AI & Truth-Seeking: Will and Rachael talk about AI's rise and its impact on branding. Brands need to be authentic and truthful in an "era of cheap fakes." Think Dove's 'Cost of Beauty' campaign –...

Summary * 🤖 AI in Mascot Creation: Making it easier and more accessible, especially for smaller brands. * 💡 Before AI: Creating a mascot was a big deal – think illustrators, 3D artists, studios. Now, AI tools like Midjourney and Dali are game-changers. * 🎨 AI's Impact: Brands can now craft imaginative characters consistently and bring them to life in various contexts. * 🚀 Haris’s Story: How he crafted the purple, chef-hat-wearing monster, Calvin Cooks, and made his content more memorable. *...

Summary * 📈 David Taylor discusses distinctive brand assets: their importance in branding and the gap between understanding their value and effectively managing them. * 🌎 Taylor's experience: Over 22 years with The Brand Gym, helping brands from banking to biscuits grow, and running the Brand Gym Academy for training. * 📊 Research insights: Despite unanimous agreement on the importance of brand assets, only 15% are truly distinctive, revealing an 'implementation gap.' * 🛠️ Challenges in brand...

Summary Here's a summary of the key points from the podcast: * The Evolution and Challenges in Branding: The podcast features Jacob Cass, the founder of Just Creative, discussing current trends and challenges in the branding industry, including the impact of AI, the rise of accessible design tools like Canva, and the changing landscape of pricing strategies. * The State of Brand Report: Cass released a comprehensive report titled "The State of Brand," based on interviews with 267 branding...

Here's a summary of the podcast transcript: * Chris Walker's Background and Journey: Chris Walker, CEO of Refine Labs, shared his journey from an engineering role at BEA Inc. to product management, and eventually starting his own company. He emphasized his diverse experience in B2B companies across roles like product management, engineering, and marketing, which laid the foundation for his business success. * Refine Labs' Impact on B2B Marketing: Under Chris's leadership, Refine Labs has...

What we talk about * The importance of brand health and what it means * How to do brand tracking using survey tools * The different metrics like awareness, category entry points, … * How to analyse brand tracking results * Common pitfalls Important links * Jenni’s latest book: Better brand health, a must-read! * Jenni on LinkedIn Learn brand strategy Activate your strategic brain and level up your creative business. Find courses on brand strategy, brand workshops, and brand strategy...

We talk about * The different lifestages of a brand and what it should focus on (product, brand, demand gen, …) * Harvesting current demand vs generating future demand. * Full transcript available on Substack Important links * James his agency, Previously unavailable (Great work) * Future demand, the book we discuss * Watch the video interview here Learn brand strategy Activate your strategic brain and level up your creative business. Find courses on brand strategy, brand workshops, and brand...

In this episode, we talk about: * Ragged edge, one of my favorite branding agencies * The strategy and research work that goes into developing a unique brand * The ‘X’ rebrand * The rise of brand mascots * Distinctiveness vs Differentiation * Branding and the impact of AI on the space Learn brand strategy Activate your strategic brain and level up your creative business. Find courses on brand strategy, brand workshops, and brand strategy presentations. You can use LTBPODCAST to get a 20%...

In this episode I talk with Lee Rolston, chief growth officer at JKR about their recent study on brand assets with Ipsos.   “The first job of branding is to make sure your brand is recognized as uniquely and unmistakably you. Only then can brand awareness, image, consideration, preference, penetration, frequency and all conversion to purchase measures, flow. With only 15% of all brand assets tested in our report measuring as truly distinctive, it is not an exaggeration to say that the...

Important links * Julian Cole’s course with LTB discount here * Julian on Twitter The AI summary I asked Notion AI to summarize our podcast transcript in 10 key lessons: * Use AI at the beginning and end of the strategy process, not in the middle. * AI can be used to gather research and prompt ideas at the beginning of a project. * Use AI for word craft at the end of a project to improve language and make it more succinct or creative. * AI can help identify consumer problems and generate...

Important links: * ‘Frank’ on Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn * G’day Frank website The AI summary: Captivating Moments of Connection: Lessons from a Branding Pro * A brand is not just how it looks, but a captivating moment of connection between the consumer and the business. * Branding is an extension of that connection, finding clarity and how to captivate attention. * Authenticity is essential for a brand to connect with consumers. * Brand strategy is not the same as a mission or vision,...

In this podcast, Jon discusses the five key elements of successful advertising: emotion, story arc, soundtrack, character, and fluency. He emphasizes the importance of entertaining and making people feel positive emotions, while also incorporating purpose and authenticity. Jon also touches on the influence of social media and the evolving advertising landscape Important links * Jon Evans on Twitter, LinkedIn * The uncensored CMO podcast * System 1 group The brand audit template As a brand...

In this episode, we explore the power of the ‘creator mindset’ with creative director turned creator Alex Antolino. It’s a deep dive into the creator economy and what brands can learn from people like Mr. Beast. Looking for a summary? Scroll down and you’ll find the AI summary of the transcript. Find Alex on Instagram, LinkedIn or Youtube. The brand audit template As a brand strategist, I’ve often noticed that a brand audit is one of the most overlooked and valuable services for a brand....

Show notes: * Nick’s substack and the article on Purpose Nihilism * Nick on Twitter The brand audit template As a brand strategist, I’ve often noticed that a brand audit is one of the most overlooked and valuable services for a brand. Check out my fresh brand audit template on Holabrief and explore many more creative/strategic exercises. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letstalkbranding.substack.com

Show notes: * The article that sparked the conversation * Science Magic, where Max works * Max on LinkedIn and Twitter The brand audit template As a brand strategist, I’ve often noticed that a brand audit is one of the most overlooked and valuable services for a brand. Check out my fresh brand audit template on Holabrief and explore many more creative/strategic exercises. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes,...

In this show, I chat with the amazing Tom Roach. A marketing strategist with loads of experience at some of the world's best advertising agencies. - The wrong and short of it article - Tom's blog (check out the other amazing articles too) - The original book by Binet & Field, the long and short of it - Tom's currently working at Jellyfish If you want to stay up to date, please subscribe on Substack. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or...

In this episode, I chat with Twitter buddy RJ Youngling, he calls himself an ‘entrepreneurial scientist. We take a deep-dive into the world of maths, Ehrenberg-bass insitute, bro-science and a lot more. You can find RJ on twitter here and check out his paid stuff here. If you want to stay tuned for more Let’s talk branding news, episodes and videos, subscribe below! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...