December is here and we know what it means: year review and goals for the next one. Maybe you haven’t had the time to think about it yet, or is planning to do it only after Christmas or early January. Regardless of your timing, it is tempting to look at the latest market trends and […]
Diverse. Inclusive. Sustainable. Authentic. These are the current magical words to describe any brand willing to be well viewed by consumers. Let’s be clear, there is nothing wrong about wanting to be all those things, the problem is that very few companies can actually be what they preach. In today’s cancel culture, every little misstep […]
“I want to be the Lover brand, what should I do?” This is quite a common question on my talks and workshops. Usually, I reply by asking a few others, like “what are the emotions you want to communicate?” and “how do you want your consumers to feel?” Yes, emotions and feelings because archetypes are […]
“Retail apocalypse” has become a ubiquitous term when we talk about the drastic changes happening on the high street. The latest reports about Barneys New York financial troubles and the struggles at House of Fraser and Debenhams just reinforce the idea that department stores are a thing of the past. But when we take a closer […]
In today’s overcrowded market, we can agree that brand loyalty is a massive challenge which doesn’t mean you shouldn’t aim to have your consumer engaged at every opportunity. But…How to do it? First and foremost, be very clear about what the brand is, what it stands for and show that you really care about them. […]
What makes a sustainable brand now? The term has acquired such a broad context – it can refer to the use of naturally sourced ingredients, biodegradable fabrics, recycled materials, transparent supply chain, second-hand/vintage pieces… It can be a few or all of those things together. On the other hand, we know that the best sustainable […]
Have you noticed that although there’s no shortage of options to purchase a similar product, we are always inclined to prioritize certain brands? It’s because at the end of the day, we don’t just buy a product, we buy a brand. We buy what it represents and how it will make us feel. It’s an aspirational process about our perceptions, […]
Yes, 2018 is wrapping up and you probably have been thinking about what do you want to accomplish for your brand in 2019. But let’s be realistic: you don’t need to do it all at once and definitely don’t need to set unreachable goals. Let’s be reasonable here. Start by rewinding a little bit and […]
Storytelling is the simple act of telling a story. Something that we do since the dawn of times, when tribes gathered around a fireplace to hear and pass them on. Neuroscience explains it as a way for the brain to recognize familiar patterns and create narrative structures that become easy to understand and process. A […]
Series of 12 videos about my work with archetypes in branding. Discover how to apply the Ruler in your brand positioning.