by Jeff Slater | May 16, 2021 | Branding Issues
“I know I need some marketing, but truthfully, I’m not sure what the difference is between branding and advertising. These words all seem to blur together.” I was a bit taken aback by the question from a CEO who reached out to me to help with some...
by Jeff Slater | Apr 25, 2021 | Branding Issues
I often work on brand naming projects helping companies create the right new name to communicate their brand’s essence. No one wants a brand name that blends into the wallpaper. Clients typically want a name that dazzles, stuns, and projects an image different...
by Jeff Slater | Apr 20, 2021 | Branding Issues
A guest post by Megan Hudson who writes about the intersection of marketing and pop culture “Pop culture is not about depth. It’s about marketing, supply, and demand, consumerism.” – Trevor Dunn Pop culture is no longer a niche influence...
by Jeff Slater | Apr 11, 2021 | Branding Issues, Marketing Advice
Christopher Penn, accomplished marketing thought leader and speaker, mentioned a cool idea in a recent newsletter. Say hello to the first, best, only test. He mentioned that he learned the idea when he worked with a national agency called SHIFT Communications and its...
by Jeff Slater | Mar 30, 2021 | Branding Issues, Interesting Brands, Marketing Advice
A brand’s promise is a declaration of assurance. Brands must make steadfast promises to build their community, tell their story, and differentiate themselves from the competition. When I’m asked to explain what a brand is, I use the word promise to help...
by Jeff Slater | Mar 2, 2021 | Branding Issues, Interesting Brands
My marketing consulting business, The Marketing Sage, is not McKinsey & Company. I don’t expect anyone who hires me to be confused. But I use this comparison as part of a differentiation dance because I want to clarify who we aren’t. The Marketing Sage...
