Purpose-Driven or Perilous? Brands are increasingly under pressure to take a stand on social issues, known as purpose-driven branding. But high-profile cases like Bud Light, Target, and Gillette highlight the potential for significant financial loss when things go wrong. How, then, can brands support social causes without risking significant backlash and revenue loss and should…
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In this episode of the Brandwidth podcast, Sam McEwin and Dean Millson discuss the topic of AI (Artificial Intelligence) and its potential impact on branding and marketing. They approach the topic with curiosity and explore how AI can be used as a creative partner and a new creative medium. They emphasise the importance of asking…
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Sam McEwIn and Dean Millson discuss the importance of attention in advertising and the findings of Professor Karen Nelson Field’s research on attention. They explore the impact of attention on memory and brand recall, as well as the different channels that attract attention, such as television, catch-up TV, and mobile phones. The conversation highlights the…
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Summary: Dean and Sam discuss the decline of jingles in advertising and the reasons behind it. Reflecting on their favourite jingles from the past and the effectiveness of these catchy tunes in creating brand recall, they uncover why jingles have become less popular in recent years and why they may potentially be making a comeback….
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In this episode we discuss: The scary fact that 60% of digital advertising spend is spent with just two companies, Facebook & Google. How did Google ads evolve and why are they now dominated by big brands? Are we now seeing a golden age for new digital channels? What are the top 5 digital channels…
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In this episode we discuss: The conflict associated with brand design vs search engine optimisation when designing a new website. What happens when you leave your critical web design decisions to you brand agency? What happens when you leave your critical web design decisions to you SEO agency? Why Google loves long form text. Is…
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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: 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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