A brand is much more than just a logo…much more than a jingle…and much more than an ad campaign, although many organizations never look beyond those mere trinkets of a truly “operationalized” brand.   It’s no secret that every company strives for brand distinction through… Read more >

There’s a lot of clutter in “brand speak.” CEOs can make costly decisions because they are sometimes misinformed about strategic brand development and branding. Frankly, the two are often mistaken as the same thing. And of course, they are not one and the same…not by… Read more >

A brand is an extremely valuable business asset, and developing your brand will ensure the success of your company. In later blogs I will outline how best to align your business and brand strategy together. But for starters, here’s why every business needs to invest… Read more >

Sometimes, I will read something about a company that makes my head spin—about how well it brands itself, or, too often, how badly a company needs brand development. The latter is the case with Dish Network and its founder and chairman, Charlie Ergen. Talk about… Read more >