We seem to be living in the era of brand collaborations and at BrandTrue, sometimes we get the impression that the people behind them are thinking, “the weirder, the better.”
We’ve Become A “Yes, And” Culture
Why do we want to oversimplify and deny that we’re a “Yes, And” culture? In this #tellthetruths video Rebeca talks about how it doesn’t work when we define what currently matters in the culture in absolute terms.
Niching Down To Appeal To The Masses
There are lots of good reasons for brands to niche down to increase their appeal with a smaller, perhaps more committed group of people. what’s paradoxical is that sometimes that niching down ladders right back up again to create unique value for larger audiences.
Does This Name Suck? Nope!
We love the way this name sets up what the product is and we also share some interesting insights on how a very specific name, which can be super helpful in the beginning, becomes a liability when a company succeeds wildly.
Does This Name Suck? Not At All!
We’re very fond of Hello, a brand of oral care products, and the reason is as simple as it having the friendliest name ever!
Don’t ask my opinion unless you want my opinion
Don’t ask my opinion unless you want my opinion. It’s true in life, it’s true within families, and we’re here to tell you that it’s true for brands, as well.
Does This Name Suck? Not At All!
When a name is hard to pronounce – or hard to know what the proper pronunication is, that’s usually the absolute kiss of death. Yet this is the second brand that falls into that category where we think it works to their advantave.
Trust In Patagonia
The thing that makes Patagonia’s recent move to place their company in a trust to benefit the environment such an incredibly strong branding move is that it was in no way a branding move.
Don’t Throw Away Your Shot
How Is Having A Mediocre Brand Name Just Throwing Away Your Shot? A mediocre brand name is a lost opportunity to communicate something meaningful about your brand or connect with your audience on an emotional level.
