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November 25, 2024 By Rebeca Arbona

Symbols of Reinvention

In this #tellthetruths video Rebeca explains “Symbols of Reinvention.” This is a term used in the marketing industry to refer to dramatic, symbolic gestures that brands sometimes take to signal to the world that they’re changing course.

Check it out, then please weigh in, especially if you have any good examples.

Filed Under: Brand Differentiation, Brand Story, Brand Strategy, Business Strategy

November 4, 2024 By Rebeca Arbona

How Can Brands Be SMART?

In this #tellthetruths video, Rebeca dives into what it means for brands to be SMART, highlighting how bold choices, while daunting, can lead to big rewards.

From Nike’s controversial Colin Kaepernick ad to Domino’s bold admission of past mistakes, both brands took leaps that paid off and strengthened their connection with audiences.

What do you think? Is taking risks essential for brands to grow?

Filed Under: Authentic Brands, Brand Differentiation, Brand Story, Brand Strategy, Business Strategy

October 1, 2024 By Rebeca Arbona

I Have Questions: Be The Match

SO MANY QUESTIONS!

Why has Be The Match, a non-profit driving bone marrow donation registration, renamed themselves to something that’s much less emotionally powerful?

We’d like to know!

Check out this #tellthetruths video and then please weigh in.

Filed Under: Authentic Brands, Brand Story, Brand Strategy, Business Strategy, Naming, Purpose-Driven Brands

August 21, 2024 By Rebeca Arbona

From Icky To Irresistible: Deception or Genius?

Reframing category names to nudge perceptions is one of the most powerful tools in a marketer’s arsenal. Sometimes, this work is quite brilliant.

Check out this #tellthetruths video to catch some really great examples. Then let us know what you think, and whether you think it’s right.

Filed Under: Brand Differentiation, Brand Story, Brand Strategy, Business Strategy, Naming

July 30, 2024 By Rebeca Arbona

Tell Me How You Really FEEL!

What Are Core Emotional Strategies?? And why might your brand need this concept???

Rebeca often talks about the ways that Brand Strategy tends to overcomplicate things. So in this #tellthetruths video she shares a concept she’s been noodling with — to try to boil down the emotional impact of a brand to one or two of the core emotions identified by therapists.

It’s a similar tool to using archetypes but one that she argues is a lot simpler and easier to use.

Check it out, then let us know what YOU think.

Filed Under: Authentic Brands, Brand Differentiation, Brand Story, Brand Strategy, Business Strategy

July 16, 2024 By Rebeca Arbona

What Is A Person?

This #tellthetruths video isn’t about the dehumanizing effects of AI, although a lot of people seem to be feeling scared about that.

No, it’s explaining why we prefer to refer to people as people, and not as consumers or targets.

Check it out and then tell us what you think.

Filed Under: Business Strategy, Naming

July 9, 2024 By Rebeca Arbona

How Non-Profits Benefit From Powerful Name Changes

You guys enjoyed talking about non-profit name changes previously, and there’s a lot of great work being done here, so we’re revisiting the topic.

Check out our latest #tellthetruths video to catch more intriguing examples of the ways in which non-profits are changing their names to be more emotional and convey a sense of urgency.

Then, be sure to let us know what YOU think, or share any other examples you might have.

Filed Under: Authentic Brands, Brand Differentiation, Brand Relevance, Brand Story, Brand Strategy, Business Strategy, Naming, Purpose-Driven Brands

June 10, 2024 By Rebeca Arbona

Fruity Names: A Peel-ing Or Over The Top?

We’ve recently noticed an explosion of branded produce – and given that they don’t typically have much packaging, the main way this branding shows up is by creating named brands, like the little citruses called “Cuties.” Check out this hashtag#tellthetruths video for some examples, but also, we’d really love to hear it if you’ve spotted any of these in the wilds of your local supermarket.

Filed Under: Brand Differentiation, Brand Strategy, Business Strategy, Naming

June 4, 2024 By Rebeca Arbona

Where Are All The Boy Scouts?

The Boy Scouts have changed the name of their organization, so you KNOW we have thoughts! Check out this #tellthetruths video to hear what we think of their new name.

Filed Under: Authentic Brands, Brand Differentiation, Brand Story, Brand Strategy, Business Strategy, Naming, Purpose-Driven Brands

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