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IP is much less formal in Latin America's economy according to Alberto Ramirez Bonilla, founder of BR Latin America. Tune in to explore how trademark practices differ in the South American economic landscape and why that matters.
Among other things the episode discusses:
How business design and naming unfold across Latin America Branding and intellectual property in Latin America Copyright protection for software and guidelines for naming conventions Branding and naming strategies for businesses Importance of understanding IP law for businessesLinkedIn: Alvaro Ramirez Bonilla
Website: BR Latin America
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Joining us in this episode is an ex-Mckinsey consultant, Tom Gardner, a serial entrepreneur known for his analytical approach to branding. He draws on his experience of launching several brands across different industries, both B2B and B2C.
Tom shares his journey in branding, marked by a blend of scientific and practical approaches, emphasizing customer feedback and market testing from the very start.
In this episode, we’ll also discuss:
Branding Experience With A Consultant Naming Process Involving Branding Agencies Business Funding Next Startup Business Filling The Gap In The Market What Brand Means Getting The Perspective Of The Market His Current Ventures Branding Philosophy And StrategiesLinkedIn: Tom Gardner
Book: From Manager To Executive (Coming in June)
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Joining us in this episode is James Brown, founding director of Mobiloo, the world's first mobile accessible toilet and changing place designed to cater to disabled people requiring extra equipment and space. Mobiloo has created a huge range of opportunities for tens of thousands of disabled people around the UK.
James shares his journey, highlighting his motivation to improve accessibility and inclusivity for disabled people, stemming from his own experiences as a visually impaired individual and a Paralympic athlete. His flight in becoming a social entrepreneur exemplifies the power of innovation driven by personal values and a deep understanding of the community's genuine needs.
In this episode, we also cover:
From A Paralympic Athlete to Social Entrepreneur
Making Your Brand Stand Out
Solving A Genuine Need
Branding Is Also Culture
Choosing Your Brand Values
Excellence In A Business
The Power of Word of Mouth
Website: Mobiloo UKFacebook: Mobiloo UK
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In this episode of the Brand Tuned podcast, we welcome Paul Fernandez, CEO of The Growth Guys, to discuss the journey of starting and branding his growth marketing company during the pandemic. Paul shares insights from his past experiences, the challenges of defining and living up to a brand promise, and the importance of adapting branding strategies as a business evolves.
This episode shares an interesting point of view of branding through experiences including:
An Agency That Delivers Results
A Brand Is What Customers Tell You
Developing The Visual Identity
Creating A Team Culture
The Perspective on Branding Over Time
How The Market Perceives Your Brand
Website: The Growth GuysLinkedIn: Paul Fernandez
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In this episode, Emmanuel Probst, a Global Lead, Brand Thought-Leadership at Ipsos and an adjunct professor teaching consumer market research at UCLA, shares with us how to create a transformative brand.
that brands can no longer just sell products. They must aim to be transformative for people and the world they live in. That brands are no longer in control of the narrative, so they must harness the power of the community and make a greater and more sustainable one.the importance of noticing what existing brands are offering the market. Then consider creating something new and unique to offer in the category. creating your market positioning.The trick is really to understand your audience and get a deep understanding of the market.three Dimensions of Brand TransformationWhat is Programmed Obsolescence?How to Create a Transformative BrandUnderstanding Trends in the Society
Emmanuel has 17 years of background in marketing and market research experience, such as at IP source. He is also the author of Brand Hacks, and Assemblage - The Art and Science of Brand Transformation, which releases this coming January 2023.
Among other things, we discuss:www.emmanuelprobst.com
Twitter: @Emmanuelprobst
Linkedin Emmanuel Probst
Resources mentioned on the podcast
Brand Hacks
Assemblage - The Art and Science of Brand Transformation
marketingweek.com
adage.com
adweek.com
mediapost.com
Challenger Project - Eat Big Fish
Financial Insights at Ipsos.com
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Having recently asked people what their top questions are about branding and IP (Intellectual Property), I decided to record my answers in this episode.
What are the different ways I can protect my brand?Do I need international protection or is UK protection enough?How do I explain to graphic designers I work with the importance of checking they are not infringing on anyone's IP?How can you be sure that graphic designers you work with hand over the rights to all the assets they create? How can you be sure they have done this fully?What do you regard as the best branding campaign(s) of all time? And why?Do you think the Internet is actually effective for brand building?
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In this episode I discuss some thoughts following the recent podcast with Sean Adams, an internationally recognized graphic designer, and the chair of undergraduate and graduate graphic design at Art Center College of Design in California.
Importance of taking clients on the design journeyWhat makes a good logo?When is it the right time to radically change a visual identity?Drawbacks of changing your identityMeasuring brand equity to make identity design decisions
I found Sean's approach refreshingly client focused and empathetic. For example, Sean takes clients on the design journey and explains what he is doing and why.
This collaborative approach, and avoiding a big reveal at the end of the process, is more likely to result in an identity that the client finds acceptable.
I think if the designer can also talk about the IP dimension they would be the ideal adviser to clients. While the word ‘design’ is commonly associated with graphic designers, in truth it includes anyone who advises on business structure. They can help plan how a business should work in all respects, not just visually.
Given that visual identity needs to be permanent I’m often baffled that designers radically change the visual identity of established businesses just because the business’ strategy changes.
Surely tweaks to the identity is all that's needed, unless there is something radically transformed about the business. It’s vital to leave the identifying elements so you don’t disturb memory structures.
This episode tackles:www.seanadams.design
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In this episode, Sean Adams, an internationally recognized graphic designer, and the chair of undergraduate and graduate graphic design at Art Center College of Design in California tells us to succeed with identities without really trying.
Three kinds of identitiesBuilding equity with symbolsChoosing your branding fontsVisual attributesHow to know you have a great designer/ designers sensibilitiesThe cultural impact of color choicesSemioticsCurrent challenges facing designers
Sean Adams is the author of multiple best selling books, including The Designer’s Dictionary of Color.
Brand Identity is not a one-size-fits-all solution. It's a toolkit, an approach to solving problems, an equation. It's not a thing that you can just slap onto your business and hope for the best. You have to understand it and use it correctly in order to succeed with brand identities without really trying.
If you're just starting out, the process can seem overwhelming at first. Where do you even begin? What kind of logo is best for your business? How do you go about creating an identity that speaks to your customers and attracts new clients?
There’s no one right answer, but there are three kinds of identities that you need to understand to start with: word mark, monogram, and symbol. Your branding strategy may use one of these approaches, so it’s good to explore them all and know what they mean.
One of the trickiest aspects of branding is building equity over time. If you think about the Apple identity, it has that little bite out of it, which forces you to think a little bit, the more you think, the more it sticks in your head.
Design is an important part of branding. You can't just have a nice logo and expect people to buy your product. You have to make it appealing in other ways too, Branding isn't just about beauty and aesthetic, but it should be how we can make it unique.
We focus on certain colors because they've become emotionally loaded with meaning for us. How do we get those emotional meanings etched into our brand image?
This episode discusses:
www.seanadams.design
Resources mentioned on the podcast
The Designer’s Dictionary of Color
How Design Makes Us Think
Debbie Millman books
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Is being unique your ultimate goal in your business? How, exactly, do you stand out from your competitors and make sure that you remain a purple cow?
A crucial part of a business’ success is being distinctive and visibly different from its competitors. This is the main objective in creating business brand. Having a recognizable and distinctive name helps ensure you will be able to stand out from the crowd.
Distinctiveness is about the identifiers we use. These identifiers are how consumers recognise brands. They associate them with you. It’s your name, and brand elements you choose, such as your logo, any distinctive symbols, characters, shapes, sounds, colours etc.When you’re creating your business' brand, understanding what competitors can and can't legitimately copy is key to creating a unique brand. Your focus should be as much on what to create as whether you can prevent copying of the elements you create..
That’s why creating slogans and taglines that are ownable is key to protecting our messaging strategy. We stand a greater chance of being associated with the message behind our strategy.
In today's fast-paced world, it is not enough to raise awareness of how we differ. We need to know and understand about intellectual property rights, and how this can help us achieve design choices that set us apart from competitors.In this episode I touch on the laws governing the ownership of ideas and trademarks, as well as how to use them to protect your brand. I discuss:
Two components for a business to stand outDifference between personal and business brandsIntellectual PropertyConcept of distinctivenessPopeye the sailorHow important trademark rights are in protecting business brands Famous personalities and their distinctiveness/uniqueness
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In this episode Robin Landa explains strategic creativity.
Brand Identity and how to make it memorable and distinctiveBrand construct and manifestoBasic design principle you need to knowThe idea behind balance design and color associationsSonic brandingHow to identify talent in identity designIntellectual property lawIdentifiers in brand design
Robin Landa is a Distinguished Professor in the Michael Graves College at Kean University. She specializes in advertising ideas and art direction, creative thinking, graphic design and branding and has written bestselling books including Graphic Design Solutions, 6th ed., Build Your Own Brand, and Nimble: Thinking Creatively in the Digital Age.
What's the first thing you think of when you hear the phrase "brand identity"? A logo, color palette, and characters right? But that's only a small part of the story.
To have a successful brand identity be strategically creative. A brand identity is the representation of the brand and it is the strategic position in the marketplace. So, it has to be strategically creative in order to gel with the target audience.
Brand identity does more than just build an imaginary world, it creates a relationship between people who have heard you and made your name part of their lives. A logo mark is more than just a logo. It's the entry point for your brand and its identity. It's your name and the way you're perceived by customers, and it's the foundation for everything else you do. It's what sets you apart from other brands and allows you to stand out from the crowd. It has to be memorable, differentiating, imprinting on people, and most importantly, it needs to be easy to remember—and ideally, emotionally inspiring.
It's really hard to make a brand identity that is personal and unique when you're working with a company that has thousands of designers and their work is available for all to see. This is why we need to be careful that we don't just lift someone else's work and use it without permission. Brand identity must be unique and personable!
In this episode, we discuss:
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There are many misconceptions when in comes to IP ownership.
In this podcast I outline why it's important to ensure you own what you create for your business. Owning what we do is about retaining control rather than giving away the value of our knowledge and skills.Among other things, that involves understanding the role of names in business, and what is involved to legally own a name.
Failing to focus on ownership shows a fundamental lack of understanding of the interplay between branding and brand protection. The episode touches on:
Why marketers and designers need training in intellectual property.What ownership of names involves. The 2-step process to securing ownership rights in a name.That ownability of brand elements involves making the right choices. The drawback of failing to focus on ownership
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In this episode, we discuss having one brand voice with Chris West, the founder of Verbal Identity. Chris is a specialist in helping brand leaders align their teams in one voice. He is also the author of Strong Language, the #1 best-selling book on Amazon in Language Communication.
We tackle the importance of having a great language and how this could create differentiation for brands. As we go through the podcast, we explore:
The power of languageThree levels of languageHaving one brand voice for early-stage businessesVisual attracts, verbals engageAligning everyone in a company with a one brand voiceHow brand message resonatesLinkedin: Chris West
Twitter: @VerbID
Book: Strong Language
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In this episode, I talk about brand strategy for start-ups.
Brand strategy is an overused term in the branding industry. I discuss what makes for a good brand strategist and how they can best support businesses.
Sometimes, design is what's needed. Other times it's support to understand which segment to target and how to discover buyers' wants and needs.When working on brand strategy it is essential to be aware that there is a world of difference between the actions you need to take for a start-up to those you would take for an early-stage business to those you would take for an established brand. The work differs, not just because of the size or stage the business has reached but also due to the reason that the business is seeking your support with its brand strategy.
I discuss:
- The different brand strategies
- Proof of concept
- What makes for a good brand strategist
- The different needs that start-ups and early-stage businesses have
- Why choosing names and identifiers needs to be informed by intellectual property law.
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Austin Franke is the founder of Woo Punch, a brand design consultancy rooted in the science of how brands grow. Austin is also the man behind brandingbullshit.com, a newsletter that exposes common branding, marketing, and advertising myths, and co-hosts The BS Show with Stef Hamerlinck on YouTube.
A 10-minute masterclass about brand love The old notions of brand love that are outdatedWhy distinctiveness is not synonymous with differentiationThe reality and the evidence-based insights into how brands grow
In this episode of the podcast, Austin shares why the old notions of brand love are outdated. In keeping with the new format of the podcast, he delivers a 10-minute masterclass before being interviewed.www.woopunch.com
brandingbullshit.comBooks mentioned:
Building Distinctive Brand Assets
How Brands Grow: What Marketers Don't Know
Seducing the Subconscious: The Psychology of Emotional Influence in Advertising
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In this episode, Sean D'Souza of Psychotactics discusses how small businesses should approach differentiation when selling their products and services. Sean is the author of The Brain Audit, and is a copywriter, cartoonist, and speaker. He is also the host of the three month vacation podcast.
How to position a product so it sticks to the consumers' mindsCommon challenges people have around how to differentiateMeasuring results through benchmarks Reasons for the high failure rate of small businesses
We discuss common challenges people have around differentiation, and how the biggest mistake people make is that they promote their company instead of talking about their products. We cover:Linkedin: Sean D'Souza
Twitter: @seandsouza
Book: The Brain Audit
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In this episode I explore positioning with Ulli Appelbaum. Ulli is an experienced award-winning brand strategist and founder of First The Trousers Then The Shoes and the author of the brand positioning workbook.
Brand purpose Ideas on how you can do positioning Positioning — how to create your positioning How does positioning tie with differentiation Creating a category — should it be part of your positioning? Examples of well-known brands and their positioning
There are different philosophies about positioning and it depends on what category you are working in as to the research that's appropriate to do.
We might have one central brand position, and separate positions and messaging for products we supply. We touched on:Linkedin: Ulli AppelbaumTwitter: @FirstTheTrouserBook: The Brand Positioning Workbookfirst-the-trousers.com
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In this episode, we discuss positioning and differentiation with Johnny Molson a marketing consultant and strategist with Wizard of Ads who helps small businesses to build custom marketing strategies.
The need to test the market to decide how to position your brand.Difference between differentiation and positioning with examplesHow to get your desired perception into the consumer's mindSocial media – is it worth doing in terms of building a brand?
We consider the difference between niching, positioning, differentiation and distinctiveness, including the challenge of becoming known. Trying to become known for one thing rather than three things makes it more possible to be remembered in the marketplace.
The episode touches on:View the podcast transcript here
Linkedin: Johnny Molson
Twitter: @disruptingads
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Lee Salz is the Founder and CEO of Sales Architects where he helps clients develop processes to hire the right salespeople, effectively onboard them and align their sales activities with business objectives.
Why is it important to differentiate What does a business need to do to differentiate itself and what examplesWhy the word "unique" is one of the biggest causes of frustration in salesTwo types of differentiation — marketing differentiation and sales differentiationHow to perceive meaningful value in what you're selling through an ideal client profileHow some buyers don't see an objection to prices and value a product intrinsicallyHow to work out who your target buyer is
In this episode, we talk about differentiation, Lee shares his insights on two types of differentiation which are marketing differentiation and sales differentiation. He also shares why the word "unique" is one of the biggest causes of frustration in sales. This episode covers:Linkedin: Lee Salz
Twitter: @SalesArchitects
Free tool: Target Client Profile Template
Books: Sell Different! & Sales Differentiation
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Daniel Priestley runs business accelerators for entrepreneurs. In this episode, he discusses the Dent rebrand, Lifestyle v. Performance boutique, and the new edition of his book Oversubscribed
How the entrepreneurial revolution shifts people to earn money through entrepreneurship and starting and growing their own businesses as the Industrial Revolution changed the way we live and work.Why visual identity has to work harmoniously with the rest of the brand identity and has to be simple and cleanWhat happens when you nail your vision and its simple, the clear message becomes a turning point for your businessHow having a strong culture and vision allows you to attract the right kind of people when you’re recruiting talent.Why Daniel incentivises new hires to leave quickly if they discover his company isn’t a good fit for them What presidential elections can teach you about the evolution of marketingDaniel released a new edition of his book Oversubscribed: How to get people lining up to do business with you in February 2020The two main successful business variations are Lifestyle Boutique. 3 - 12 staff, profitable and lots of fun. The second is Performance business that employs 40 to 150 staff who are a talented team, it has recurring revenues, assets and a good niche in the marketplace.How businesses are valued by various methods including benchmarking, multiples of profit and based on their brand, market position and systems like Uber for instance.Linkedin: Daniel Priestley
Twitter: @DanielPriestley
Instagram: @danielpriestley
Book: Oversubscribed: How To Get People Lining Up To Do Business With You
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