Branding
There is beauty in something well-made. The fine fit of a tailored suit. The delicate stitching of a vibrant rug. The mechanical elegance of a well-tuned watch, ticking silently. The same aesthetic laws that govern these objects – and innumerable others – apply to the business world, too. There is such a thing as a beautiful, elegant business. Not... See more
Mario Gabriele • Modern Meditations: Danny Rimer
When brands get world building right it doesn’t feel like marketing.
That’s exactly what Burberry achieved with its Ibiza takeover. A subtle but significant brand play executed in full colour... They went all in. Rather than a single billboard, Burberry reimagined an actual real
world place.
The Standard hotel. Yellow flags on boats. Blue sea... See more
That’s exactly what Burberry achieved with its Ibiza takeover. A subtle but significant brand play executed in full colour... They went all in. Rather than a single billboard, Burberry reimagined an actual real
world place.
The Standard hotel. Yellow flags on boats. Blue sea... See more
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There’s a phrase that gets passed around a lot in brand and marketing circles these days. You’ve probably heard it. “Every brand is a media company.”
It sounds smart and maybe partly true. But like most sweeping statements you see on the internet, it’s only half the story.
Because while it’s never been easier to publish, post, and produce, the truth... See more
It sounds smart and maybe partly true. But like most sweeping statements you see on the internet, it’s only half the story.
Because while it’s never been easier to publish, post, and produce, the truth... See more
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When evaluating a company, one of my favorite questions to ask is whether it has an aesthetic.
We don’t talk about aesthetics as the highest form of brand or story or a reflection of team cohesion, because investing on “vibes” or “look” or “mood” is very frowned upon. Even using it as a data point is beaten out of... See more
Katherine Boylex.comThere is a magical moment in the invention and development of a brand where you define your audience at an elemental level, and the seeds of sustained business growth are sown.
As we know, a brand does not exist except in the consciousness and perceptions of its consumers. So the act and art of crafting a persona is one of near god-like power, as it... See more
As we know, a brand does not exist except in the consciousness and perceptions of its consumers. So the act and art of crafting a persona is one of near god-like power, as it... See more
Guest post: the magic of archetypes
