Whew! (Hopefully) final manuscript edits sent to the publisher on Thursday. Now we deal with layout and all of that….can’t wait to get this juicy, practical guide into all my favorite entrepreneurs’ and marketing professionals’ hot little hands. Branding Basics for Small Business: How to create an irresistible brand on any budget should be printed and ready to order online in June 2010. … [Read more...]
Top 10 Tips for Effective Branding and Messaging
A helpful primer with some top branding tips I've culled over the years. Have some others? Would love to see them in the comments! 1. Know yourself, know your business A good brand stems from authenticity. This means being consistent in messaging, visuals, and experience and not just giving lip service. If you claim customer service is your most important differentiator, then return calls … [Read more...]
When Brand Advertising Goes Bad
Catching up on some football this weekend, a TV ad provoked such ire in me, that I had to share. Before I reveal it, let me defend why I have such strong feelings. Marketing and branding has rceived such a bad rap over the years as litle more than "pretty pictures" and wasted budget. OK, this might be a bit of an exaggeration, but I've never not had to fight and claw my way through an … [Read more...]
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