by Jeff Slater | Dec 8, 2024 | Branding Issues, Marketing Advice
Can brand AND performance marketing co-exist? Ask Amica. Amica Insurance stands out as a beacon of emotional storytelling and strategic marketing in a landscape dominated by talking geckos and quirky characters. Their partnership with New York-based advertising agency...
by Jeff Slater | Dec 1, 2024 | Branding Issues, Marketing Advice
When direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands dream of expanding into retail stores, they often overlook a crucial element that can make or break their success: packaging. Many assume the packaging that worked brilliantly for their online sales will transition seamlessly to...
by Jeff Slater | Aug 4, 2024 | Branding Issues, Interesting Brands
Today’s post was inspired by a wonderful blog by my friend Derrick Daye from Branding Strategy Insider. I love innovative and counterintuitive strategies! It is filled with sage wisdom. It is called 61 Ways to Differentiate Your Brand. I’d urge you to read it. Like...
by Jeff Slater | Jul 28, 2024 | Branding Issues, Marketing Advice
How do consumers make decisions? One concept that has gained significant traction recently is Category Entry Points (CEPs). This robust framework, developed by the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute, offers marketers a fresh perspective on consumer behavior and brand growth....
by Jeff Slater | Jun 9, 2024 | Branding Issues, Marketing Advice
In the glittering world of Hollywood, where dreams are spun into blockbusters, and in the sleek boardrooms of Fortune 500 companies, where brands become legends, one element reigns supreme: storytelling. As a seasoned storyteller who has shaped narratives for brands...
by Jeff Slater | May 19, 2024 | Branding Issues, Marketing Advice
What do marketers mean when they say, we need a brand activation? What was once a relatively straightforward exercise in promoting a product or service has now evolved into a multifaceted endeavor that demands a deep understanding of consumer behavior, emotional...
