Fashion forever tells us to do what other people are supposedly doing: favouring certain colours, cuts and lengths for the season. Style tells us to use what flatters our personal figures - those few pieces of clothing or furniture that we're perpetually drawn to and consider drop-dead good-looking regardless of current favorites. Fashion comes and goes. Style is … [Read more...]
Leveraging your personal brand – the Sam Sung story
I love Apple products, but I have to say right now I've become a huge fan of Samsung, as in "Sam Sung" the man, not necessarily Samsung the product. Sam is a former Apple employee, an irony not lost on many, when reading his business card that states: "Sam Sung, Product Specialist, Apple." Now working for Halloway Schultz & Partners, a recruiting firm in Vancouver, Sam … [Read more...]
Achieving authenticity: What can your marketing learn from a misfit vegetable?
This week I'm looking at authenticity. Initially I'm going to introduce you to a cool campaign out of France utilizing authenticity in food marketing, but we'll end by contemplating a grander application of authenticity and what you really stand for, in your branding and positioning. Really, should your strawberries have cosmetic enhancement and look like they are fresh out … [Read more...]
Re-imagine with abandon. Learn to love disruption.
It would seem that summer has officially kicked into gear. Holidays can be a great time to recharge for many and re-imagine for some. In my experience entrepreneurs by nature are often doing the latter. We're always thinking of new and exciting ideas, and it's frequently when we step away from the busyness of life, that the best thoughts come forth. For those of you who have … [Read more...]
Dove patches: from tricks to truth & remaining true to their positioning
I'm a huge fan of Dove. I love the approach they have taken over the last 11 years with their "real beauty" campaign, advocating empowerment and beauty from within. I've commended them many times for remaining true to a big idea, as part of their brand values. That said, they've taken some heat with their latest campaign installment called Dove patches. It was launched … [Read more...]
