by Hecson Olguin Nation branding, the way countries present themselves externally, is deeply connected to how they shape internal perceptions, foster national pride, and influence daily behavior. Nation branding can center on symbolic leaders, political ideologies, or natural and systemic…
Mergers and acquisitions are a trap, a brand trap, and most managers walk right into it. For all the spreadsheets, financial modelling, due diligence, the synergies, cost cuts anticipated, the legal risks assessed, one thing is missing. Did you know…
by Lisa Merriam Companies that invest in employer branding gain a competitive edge—not just in attracting top talent, but in strengthening the overall value of their business and the products or services they offer. A strong employer brand enhances how…
by Sandeep Vasudevan The corporate zombies have struck again, killing a billion-dollar cable news brand name for a pathetic, forced acronym. This isn't strategy. It's corporate suicide. Let's be clear: The MSNBC rebrand to MS NOW (My Source News Opinion…
By Rohan Gharekhan New branding must be done with care. Can a brand survive an identity crisis if it changes its name, color, and personality every few years? That’s the question looming over the streaming service formerly known as “HBO…
by Daniel Wecke German companies have great products, but do they have strong US brands? German products stand out for exceptional engineering, precision, and reliability. But German companies have forgotten about the importance of brands. In Germany, and most of…
by Olgah Atellah Kenya has leaped ahead of “developed countries” in digital marketing. How do they do this? Leapfrogging. It’s easier to skip traditional gradual paths of innovation when they don’t exist. You have a blank slate. This is happening…
by Yitzchak Grant Brand failures in M&A are common. Indeed, M&A is a brand trap - most companies walk right into it. In every M&A deal, there’s one line item that gets overlooked—and it’s usually the most valuable. Not operations…
When thinking about creating a brand name, everyone wants to name the “baby,” naming every innovation. Yet you don’t need to create a brand name for every new product, service, or feature. While we specialize in creating new brand names,…
by Lisa Downey Merriam The Tesla brand has always been about more than just a car. At one point it was “synonymous with innovation, excitement, and the future,” according the Futurism, a sentiment echoed by Wired. Forbes agreed, it wasn’t…