Here’s another strategy session tip that might help you out the next time you need to facilitate a meeting of this kind. Of course, we always want to make people feel as comfortable as possible. But there’s some discomfort that’s actually a good idea in this kind of setting.
Brand Courage: Nike & CVS Truths
Is it always a good idea for a brand to show courage and walk its talk? I’ve spoken a lot in the past on the need for brand courage, and how that can be a really powerful business strategy to clearly position and differentiate brands. Today I share a video with my thoughts on two striking examples of brand courage: Nike & CVS.
Truth Is Power
Brands should tell the truth. In this video, I discuss how important it is for brands, like people, to tell their truths because truth is power.
Great Brand Names Are Visual
When a brand name is something you can visualize, you’re much more likely to remember it. Even better, visual content within a name can help cement the meaning of the concept you’re offering.
Niching Down Helps Your Business Stand Out
This video is about the idea of specializing in your business, or what’s sometimes called niching down. The idea of niching down is that when you narrow the footprint of what your business offers, it makes it easier for people to remember and recommend you.
Don’t Abdicate The Storyline
If you’re in charge of a brand, then please make sure you’re also taking charge of how its story shows up in the world! Don’t abdicate the storyline. Don’t give your brand’s power away!
Jack Daniel’s Brand Heritage
Your Brand’s Heritage Is a Powerful Differentiator Check out Jack Daniel’s Brand Heritage, our latest video looking at persuasive brand truths that can be leveraged to differentiate a brand from the competition.
Holding Out For A Hero
Great storytelling is such a central part of tapping into a brand’s core truths so it can stand apart from its competition. In this video, I share one of the easiest things you can do to make your brand’s story really resonate which is holding out for a hero!
ThirdLove Supports The Girls
ThirdLove supports the girls! CEO Heidi Zak is making brilliant moves that solidify her brand’s positioning and create a consumer love feedback loop that impresses the crap out of me!
