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Immersion in a Brand

Wednesday, November 30, 2011
David Heitman

Francis Ford Coppola tells the fascinating story of how, in 1971, prior to filming The Godfather, he gathered the highly revered Marlon Brando and three young actors…

Dog Branding

Monday, November 7, 2011
T Taylor

“I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me they are the role model for being alive.”
- Gilda Radner…

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Brands That Make Heroes Out of Customers

Tuesday, November 1, 2011
David Heitman

One of the tenets of branding is the principle of self-identification. The idea that I feel differently about myself because I use/drive/shop/…

Steve Jobs

Thursday, October 6, 2011
David Heitman

As Steve Jobs is being remembered and quoted this week, we, like others, find inspiration in his statement that what you leave out of a product is more important than what you put into it.

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The Emotional Side of Data

Wednesday, May 25, 2011
David Heitman

Yesterday, I heard Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach being interviewed on NPR’s Talk of the Nation, discussing new voter registration laws…

Email Marketing…Where to Start

Wednesday, April 20, 2011
David Heitman

With social media front and center there are a lot of questions about how (and if) email marketing should fit into the equation.

What Do You Stand For?

Friday, April 1, 2011
T Taylor

20 years ago today The Creative Alliance was born. It’s been a great ride. The biggest things I’ve learned over the years are the simple truths about business—and life.

Quantifying the Value of Your Brand

Monday, March 7, 2011
David Heitman

Sales-driven businesses often struggle to see the value of branding and its impact on the bottom line. For many companies, branding is considered…

A Gorilla, a Cow, a Camel and an Elephant Walk Into a Bar…

Thursday, February 24, 2011
David Heitman

A gorilla, a cow, a camel and an elephant walk into a bar…“Rough day!” says the elephant as they find a table in the corner…

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Why Branding is Like Fine Art

Monday, January 24, 2011
David Heitman

A cardinal principle of effective branding is to capture the audience’s attention long enough to differentiate your product/service/brand/idea…

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