In this episode we discuss: The dangers associated with re-branding using the example of Harvey World Travel / Hello World. When should you re-brand? Why you should proceed with caution. Why we are so easily tempted to update our assets? Resources Mentioned Where did ‘Hello World’ come from? – https://stackoverflow.com/questions/602237/where-does-hello-world-come-from Let’s Talk Branding Podcast –…
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In this episode we discuss: the dangers of focussing too much on short marketing objectives Are your short term campaigns damaging your brand equity? Can digital marketing be used to drive brand awareness How do long term factors influence short term decision making Resources Mentioned Les Binet & Peter Field – The Long & the Short…
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In this episode we discuss: The concept of zero-based budgeting How should budgets be set? What is the reality of how budgets are set currently? Why is it so hard to increase marketing budgets, even when results are good? Is there a more agile model for budgeting? Why marketers might need to get more serious…
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In this episode we discuss: The impact that understanding your brand can have on your organisational culture. Why brand values need to be more than some words on a wall How your values can create behaviours How to create ‘sticky statements’ that become memorable Why if you need to include the word ‘trust’ in your…
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In this episode we discuss: The ban of plastic bags from supermarkets Should brands take a role in social issues? Net neutrality and censorship We touch a little on brand purpose, but leave that for another podcast Yes we went quite off topic here! Resources Mentioned Australian Packaging Covenant – https://www.packagingcovenant.org.au/ Alex Jones / Infowars…
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In this episode we discuss: Aldi’s launch into Australia Brand strategy is like insurance Content marketing & providing value Various approaches to creating content Resources Mentioned Content Inc. by Joe Pulizzi – https://www.amazon.com/Content-Inc-Entrepreneurs-Successful-Businesses/dp/125958965X Free Writing – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_writing Seth Godin – https://seths.blog/ Dean’s Blog – http://brandingandstrategyblog.com/ Subscribe Itunes Stitcher Google Podcasts Deezer RSS Feed
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In this episode we discuss: What is the first principle of marketing? Mental & physical availability. Digital advertising effectiveness strategies. Resources Mentioned Bob Hoffman – The Ad Contrarian – http://adcontrarian.blogspot.com/ The First Principle of Advertising (The Ad Contrarian) – http://adcontrarian.blogspot.com/2018/08/the-first-principle-of-advertising.html Advertising and the Mind of the Consumer: What works, what doesn’t and why: What Works,…
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Chapters 02:11 What To Look Out For When Trademarking Your Brand 06:14 What To Do When You Find Yourself in a ‘Brand Crisis’ 11:10 Made up Brand names & Invented Business Names 12:42 The Impact of Domain Name and SEO 14:42 Choosing a name for your business 20:27 Google Algorithm Changes 22:25 SEO Keyword in…
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Brandwidth™ is an ongoing conversation between a digital marketer and a brand strategist. A compact podcast discussing marketing today, trying to make sense of the good and the bad, and everything in between. In this short episode, Brandwidth hosts Dean Millson and Sam McEwin introduce themselves and concept behind the show. Resources Mentioned Sam’s Agency…
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