20
Apr
10
The year was 1988. America was watching the Huxtables and listening to INXS, bracing themselves for what Guns N’ Roses would bring. Shoulder padded suits, acid washed jeans and Aqua Net rounded out the remainder of the day. The face of advertising stood in simple and archaic terms by today’s … read more
23
Mar
10
Your brand’s value is directly related to your balance sheet that’s why customer relationships are such a valuable asset. How a customer feels about your products, people and company makes up your brand image.
Why is a Strong Brand Valuable?
Getting noticed is getting harder. Companies with strong brands get … read more
2
Mar
10
I am burnt out on articles about brand management, brand evolution, brand identity, brand strategy, brand hijacking, brand positioning and other terms that sound trendy next to the word brand. What’s next brand muffin? When I think about the brand concept, I choose to go old school.
My great-grandfather Dalton … read more
16
Feb
09
I’m not an economic expert, so I won’t attempt to speculate on how long the economy will be in a downturn. However, I can say that we can survive the storm by focusing on the customer.
Whether the economy is up or down, you should set budgets with your business goals … read more
2
Dec
08
A good slogan says a little about your company or entices people to come by your store. A great slogan positions your business and motivates customers.
Slogans are the glue that bonds your marketing campaign together. I have identified the main categories of slogans.
Unique – Every slogan should be unique, and … read more
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Also tagged advertising, Built Ford Tough, Capital One, Gatorade, Got Milk?, humor, Is It In You?, Marketing, Shift, Slogans, Taco Bell, Toyota Tundra
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3
Nov
08
Now that you have some background on how to name a business and have shared your own personal story, check out the history of some of the most famous brand names.
Google
Google was originally called “BackRub” by founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin because of how the search engine utilized “back … read more