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DIY Branding

From strategy to identity

Discover the 3D Method for brand identity development—Define, Distill, Design. A simple, strategic framework to turn brand strategy into a cohesive visual identity that resonates across all touch points.

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DIY Branding

Don’t be better. Be the only.

Discover how to differentiate your brand using Marty Neumeier’s Only-ness framework. When your brand offers what no one else can, purpose becomes power, and your signal cuts through the noise.

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DIY Branding

Why start-ups need a MVB. Not just a logo.

Build your Minimum Viable Brand (MVB) in under an hour with this step-by-step guide. Define your purpose, audience, values, and tone, so every logo, pitch, and post starts with brand clarity.

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DIY Branding

Solve your startup’s real problem with StoryBrand

Learn how to write your StoryBrand message with this step-by-step guide for startups. Clarify your brand messaging, connect with customers, and drive growth using the proven StoryBrand framework

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DIY Branding

Find Your Entrepreneur Sweet Spot

Discover the Entrepreneur Sweet Spot framework—a practical tool to align your passion, skills, and market demand to build a business that thrives.

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DIY Branding

Why every serious business needs a Brand Identity Prism

Explore the Brand Identity Prism by Jean-Noël Kapferer. Learn how its six elements define your brand’s personality, perception, and strategic communication.

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Myth Buster

A great product sells itself. Branding is unnecessary.

Even the best product can vanish into obscurity without a brand to give it voice, meaning, and memorability.

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Myth Buster

Consistency. The true brand builder

Discover why consistency, not creativity, is the secret to successful branding.

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Business

Five steps to branding on a small budget

Learn how to define your message, create a strong visual identity, and maximize free marketing channels for long-term success.

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Myth Buster

Marketing & digital agencies can do my branding

A marketing or digital agency can amplify your message, but only a branding agency can define it.

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Myth Buster

Branding is only for big businesses

Small businesses don’t just benefit from brand strategy; they depend on it to thrive in competitive markets!

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Myth Buster

Brand Strategy is expensive

One of the most pervasive myths in the business world is that developing a brand strategy is inherently expensive.

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Branding

Brand Design in 2025

Branding is evolving rapidly. In 2025, only the boldest brands will succeed. Stay ahead by embracing key trends now.

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Marketing

Marketing in 2025

If you want your brand to stay ahead of the curve in 2025, it’s time to take a hard look at the trends shaping the future.

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Branding

Top 10 Rebrands of 2024

Rebrands that pushed the boundaries of creativity and strategy, embracing change to redefine their visual identities and brand narratives.

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Brand Strategy

Tone Of Voice

Your brand’s tone of voice is the unique personality it brings to communication. It’s not just what you say but how you say it.

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Branding

Online Brand Guidelines

Online guidelines provide a centralized resource to ensure consistency in how your brand is presented across all digital platforms and touch points.

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Branding

Offline Brand Guidelines

Offline guidelines ensure your brand is consistently represented in all physical materials, from print assets to in-person experiences.

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Brand Strategy

Brand Standards

Brand standards provide clear guidelines, ensuring consistent brand representation, protecting identity, and creating a unified customer experience.

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Brand Strategy

Brand Culture

The Competing Values Framework (CVF) helps assess and align your culture to ensure employees embody your brand’s values.

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Brand Strategy

Internal Branding

A successful rebrand starts from within. Using the IMPACT method ensures your team is engaged and aligned with the new brand, turning them into powerful advocates.

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Brand Strategy

Brand Visuals

Mastering the art of brand photography and illustration is essential for building a strong, lasting brand presence.

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Brand Strategy

Brand Implementation

A well-planned rollout is crucial to ensure consistency, build excitement, and align all stakeholders with the new brand message.

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Branding

Brand Typography

Typography is more than just picking a font; it's about how text is designed and presented across all brand touchpoints.

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Branding

Brand Color

Choose a color palette that evokes the right emotions and associations, enhancing your brand’s visual impact and consistency.

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Brand Strategy

Brand Communication

A communication strategy is the blueprint for how your brand connects with its audience.

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Branding

The freedom to explore, discover and innovate

The Freedom Archetype stands out for its focus on exploration, self-discovery, and innovation.

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Branding

A society for relationships, community, and belonging

The Social category stands out for its focus on relationships, community, and belonging.

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Branding

The Order Group of Brand Archetypes

This group focuses on structure, reliability, and trustworthiness. The Ruler. The Creator. The Caregiver.

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Branding

The ego for ambition and achievement

Among the twelve primary archetypes, the Ego category stands out for its focus on individualism, ambition, and personal achievement.

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Branding

The power of brand mood boards

A well-crafted mood board can capture the essence of a brand, setting the tone for its visual and emotional identity.

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Branding

Graphic Devices

Develop cohesive graphic device that consistently reinforce your brand identity across all touchpoints.

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Branding

The art of creating Logos

Creating a logo is a meticulous process that involves understanding a brand’s ethos, exploring creative designs, and refining ideas until they perfectly represent the brand.

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Graphic Design

Design principles for Logos

The fundamental design principles that guide the creation of impactful and enduring logos.

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Branding

The essential guide to different Logo kinds

Choosing the right type of logo is crucial for establishing a strong brand identity. Each type of logo has its unique strengths and can be tailored to reflect the brand's values and target audience effectively.

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Branding

Logo & BrandMark

Create a distinctive logo and brand mark that ensures instant recognition and reflects your brand’s identity.

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Business

Why your business needs more than just social media to flourish

Explore why businesses must prioritize a dedicated website over a social media-only strategy.

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Business

Struggling to get new leads?

Discover key strategies for small businesses to improve lead generation and conversion.

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Business

Wait why aren't your social feeds buzzing?

If you've noticed a lack of engagement on your social feeds, you might be facing some common issues that are surprisingly easy to fix.

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Brand Strategy

Brand ideas

Transform strategic insights into creative ideas that drive brand innovation and set you apart from competitors.

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Brand Strategy

How to convert insights into ideas

The transformation from brand insight to brand idea is a process of exploration, understanding, and strategic innovation.

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Brand Strategy

Brand Audits

Assess your brand's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to refine your strategy and enhance market positioning.

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Brand Strategy

Customer Journey

Map out your customer’s journey to enhance brand touchpoints and improve the overall experience.

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Brand Strategy

Target Audience Audit

Understand your audience's needs and behaviors to tailor your brand message effectively.

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Brand Strategy

Competitor Audits

Analyze your competitors to uncover opportunities for differentiation and strategic positioning.

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Brand Strategy

Internal or external Brand Strategy development

Deciding between developing a brand strategy internally or hiring an agency depends on resources, expertise, and needs.

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Brand Strategy

Captivating one-liners for your brand

A StoryBrand one-liner combines problem, solution, and reward into a narrative that goes beyond a slogan.

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Brand Strategy

Brand Architecture

Strategically organize your brand portfolio to maximize clarity, synergy, and business alignment.

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Branding

Top 10 Rebrands for 2023

Top 10 rebrands in 2023 range from historic institutions to tech giants, updating visuals and redefining brand stories.

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Brand Strategy

Stories behind the most iconic Brand Names

Step into the captivating world where every brand name hides an inspiring story, waiting to be discovered.

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Brand Strategy

Brand Naming

Develop a memorable name that captures your brand’s essence and enhances recognition.

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Brand Strategy

The Cool 'Brand Naming' Hack

The Naming Grid or Matrix is an innovative, simple tool to tackle naming challenges.

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Brand Strategy

Trend Analysis

Identify and anticipate market trends to keep your brand relevant and ahead of the curve.

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Brand Strategy

The C-Suite guide to building brands

The C-Suite plays a crucial role in developing and maintaining successful brands in today's competitive market.

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Brand Strategy

SWOT Analysis

Conduct a SWOT analysis to evaluate your brand's strategic position, identifying areas for growth and improvement.

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Brand Strategy

Brand Purpose

Define your brand’s core purpose to guide strategic decisions and inspire your team.

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Branding

Brand or Rebrand

Refresh or create a brand that aligns with your market position and resonates with your target audience.

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Brand Strategy

Brand Leadership

The crucial role of leadership in internal and external branding you cannot afford to ignore.

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Branding

Brand Strategy made easy

Craft a concise, emotionally charged statement that encapsulates your operation, grabs attention, and drives results.

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Brand Strategy

Brand Vision & Mission

Creating a clear, compelling brand vision and mission is crucial for success, as outlined in StoryBrand by Donald Miller.

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Marketing

Unlocking deeper connections

Brands that tap into consumers' core desires create enduring connections, beyond just slogans and visuals.

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Brand Strategy

Brand Values

Brand values are the guiding principles that define a brand's identity, purpose, and global impact.

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Brand Strategy

Brand Identity Prism

Develop a consistent brand identity that reflects your brand’s character and values across all touch points​

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Brand Strategy

Brand Persona

Shape your brand’s personality to connect with your audience on an emotional level.

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Brand Strategy

Story Brand

Unlock the Power of Clear Communication

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Brand Strategy

Brand Pyramids

Build a solid foundation for your brand by defining its values, attributes, and promises​

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Brand Strategy

How empathy can drive brand success

How Empathy Maps help drive successful brands. Customer Empathy Mapping guide

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Brand Strategy

How Airbnb's Customer Research fuelled a remarkable rebrand

Rebranding with Customer Research, Airbnb case study.

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Brand Strategy

Brand Positioning

Establish a unique position in the market that differentiates your brand from competitors.

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Brand Strategy

Brand Positioning Statement

Establish a unique position in the market that differentiates your brand from competitors.

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Brand Strategy

Raising your brand to new heights

Five levels of the Aaker Brand Pyramid Model. Employ the Brand Pyramid Framework

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Stakeholder Insights

Gather insights from key stakeholders to align your brand strategy with internal and external expectations.

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Brand Strategy

How customers can guide your brand to success

Engage in a customer brand audit to align your intended brand identity with customer perceptions effectively.

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Branding

Aligning brand and culture: A key to business success

Aligning brand and culture. A key to business success.

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Business

Why first impressions aren't everything

First impressions matter, but consistency is key for your brand's success in the long run.

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Branding

Five strategies to build brand credibility

Edelman's study reveals that 81% of consumers prioritize brand trust as the ultimate factor in purchasing decisions.

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Business

Why branding is important for small businesses

Branding enables small businesses to stand out, build trust, attract and retain customers, and boost business value.

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Business

10 reasons why brand consistency is important

Consistent branding across all touch points strengthens recognition, builds trust, credibility, and reinforces messaging.

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Branding

Why your brand needs an archetype

Aligning your brand with a specific archetype taps into deep-rooted associations and emotions, crafting a memorable brand experience.

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Business

Deliver high-quality products

How to Deliver High-Quality Products and Establish Brand Credibility. 5 Expert Tips

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Branding

The 7 step Paul Rand logo test

Seven principles that must be considered when designing a logo, according to brand designer Paul Rand

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Graphic Design

Ten principles for good design

Explore the fundamental principles of impactful design, guiding you to create work that looks good and functions beautifully.

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Business

Why good design Is critical

8 reasons why design is critical to your business’s success.

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Branding

How to pick your brand archetype?

Great brands forge meaningful connections, evoking emotional reactions when people encounter their logos or touch points, reinforcing importance.

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Brand Strategy

Nine values we live by

These principles, inherent in our work and personal beliefs, define and propel us in everything we do.

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