In today’s hyper-connected world, news travels around the globe in nanoseconds. Privacy is an illusion. Word-of-mouth no longer requires in-person encounters or that you even know the person. And we as people, and brands, can no longer hide from who...

The robots aren’t coming. They’re here. And, when it comes to artificial intelligence (AI) and brand management, this is a huge opportunity for brands and the companies that own them to deepen their connections with end users. A lot is being written...

Over the years we’ve had the honor of working with a number of multinational organizations to revitalize their corporate brands. Many are made up of diverse, individual business units with separate P&Ls, which can often create silos. Typically,...

A lot has been written about this topic. Much of which states that your customer owns your brand, not you. While we understand what’s prompting this, we respectfully choose to disagree. We have a different perspective.

For years our team has talked about how important it is for our clients to train their people so everyone within the organization is on-brand and aligned in thinking, voice and actions. With the massive exit of expertise occurring as baby boomers...

When I was a young boy somewhere in middle school, I loved watching a TV show called Get Smart. It was a comedy based on the daily challenges and missteps of a ‘secret agent’ named Max. The appeal of his character was his obliviousness to what was...