Get noticed or get lost
When you look at your business alongside the competition, does it grab attention? Or does it look much the same as others in your sector?
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Rebrand or refresh – which is best for your business?
Your brand is your reputation. It’s how other people think and feel about your business. As Jeff Bezos says, “Your brand is what people say about you when you’re not in the room.” You can’t control it. But you can improve it by managing the things you do that influence ...
Isn’t it time your business took branding seriously?
I still come across quite sizeable businesses that think branding means little more than a new or refreshed logo. And thus a simple design job ticks the branding box. Which means we marketers have failed to sell the importance and impact of a strong brand. Ironic, given we’re i...
How should you judge creative work?
So, your agency/designer/copywriter just presented something new. You’re feeling a little uncomfortable. It’s sort of interesting, but you don’t really like it – not least because it’s very different from what you’re used to. While you dislike giving negative feedback...
Do you struggle with strategy?
Relax. You’re not alone, many businesses do. Don’t relax too much. This stuff really matters. I once asked the MD of a new client whether his business had a strategy. Back came the answer, “Our strategy is growth.” That’s not a strategy. That’s a woolly and rather...
Are you investing enough in building your brand?
“Your brand is the future cash flow of your business.” So says Tim Ambler, arguably Britain’s greatest marketer. A strong brand enables you to charge more for your products and services, ride out economic downturns and attract higher quality clients and staff. Yet, many bu...
Four ‘big brand’ lessons you should apply to your business
It would be easy to think ‘everyday’ businesses on a budget have little in common with how billion dollar brands tackle their marketing. But if you would like to attract more customers and outsmart the competition, then read our four 'big brand' lessons to apply to your business.
Favicons, touch icons, tabs, tiles and browser themes for pixel perfect logos across devices
If you value your brand then you'll want to ensure your company logo looks good, and is on-brand, at the range of sizes used for favicons and touch icons. This post gives you the guidance to achieve that along with helpful explanations and examples.