Modern consumers are as politically and socially conscious as ever. While some brands respond out of fear of alienating sects of their audience, a recent Morning Consult study found that merely saying the “right things” or “standing in solidarity” no longer cut it with consumers. They want the brands they …
Communication has always and will always be essential to branding. The right communication strategy is how you share your unique tone of voice with your audience, demonstrate your personality, and deliver valuable information. When disaster strikes, your brand communications are how you alleviate consumer fears and let customers know that …
Coming up with the perfect name for a brand takes a lot of work. Whether you’re launching a new product or rebranding an existing one, marketers often spend months analyzing data, conducting interviews, and carrying out research to find the best name to set themselves apart from competitors. But no …
At a time when branded content and storytelling are at the heart of successful brand engagement, how must and are CMOs leading the directive on storytelling strategy, aligning resources and platforms for unified, powerful, and authentic effect? Moderated by Forbes CMO Network Editor Jenny Rooney, this panel will dive into …
Brand identities are supposed to be built to last. The reality is that most identity programs – no matter how well strategized, crafted, and tested – are merely guesswork. It’s impossible for a designer to know what cultural, political, economic, and technological shifts will occur in the future. Join Pentagram …
The advantages of going big are too appealing. Big brands tend to be trusted by funding institutions and therefore get to access funding more easily. In addition, they have the resources to hire the best talents and are exposed to a wider customer base. However, building a big brand is …
