[Originally posted at ‘Round the Square] Have you ever thought of your brand that way? Think about it… Independent media channels provide a distinct voice, and view the world through a particular lens not shared by others. Independent media channels engender trust and loyalty, giving audiences reasons to connect above …
[Originally posted at ‘Round the Square] I operate in two worlds. By day (and often into early evening) I craft brand-focused communication programs for a variety of mission-driven organizations. By night (and often into early morning) I write, perform and record with a band as part of Boston’s vibrant independent …
Steve Lawson, over at his (excellent) blog, recently wrote a piece called “What Is Pop And Is It Dead?” In it, he talks about Pop’s transition from “that which is popular” to an actual musical style. It’s an interesting piece, and as is often the case, the real action is in …
[Originally posted at ‘Round the Square] Storytelling has been with us since our earliest days. And while methods have changed over time, the power of a good story endures. Why? As a means of engendering common beliefs; exploring our fears; gathering context from history; celebrating prosperity, beauty and love… well, …
[Originally posted at ‘Round the Square] Putting customers first, and brand second, can be somewhat of a tough pill to swallow for marketers. Sure, most understand the need to build communities around their brands, and to nurture those who cluster around the experiences their brands enable. For many, however, it …
[Orginally posted at Dysonsound] For the past few years new media guru Chris Brogan has practiced the “My 3 Words” exercise to guide how he conducts his many efforts in the coming year. The idea is to chose 3 resonant words around which you set goals and develop projects. Given …
[Co-written with Roger Sametz; originally posted at Sametz.com] Connecting your value and values to those of your constituents can give youa leg up. The nonprofit world is a crowded one, and it’s only becoming more so. According to the Independent Sector, there are more than 1.4 million 501c3 organizations operating …
[Originally posted at Marketing profs] You’ve done your homework and designed a strategic brand program. You’ve found insight through research, learned what makes your constituents tick, established a strong brand foundation, developed a framework for messages, and evolved a system for visual expression—all necessary to help your organization realize its …
[Originally posted at Marketing Profs] Know whom you serve, and why they care. Much more than just “your customers” or “your audience,” your constituents are all the people for whom your work is meaningful—the internal and external populations whose interest, participation, and advocacy are important to your stability, growth, and …
[Originally posted at ‘Round the Square] Back in December I posted an entry entitled, “What carbs can teach us about branding.” With the holiday feasts around the corner, I thought it would be good fun to walk through brand relationship strategies using snack isle brands as examples. To briefly recap, …
