Articles and guides which refer to Apple, makers of the iPhone, iPad and other digital and tech devices. They’re an interesting challenger brand who go heavy on design and creativity, which is why they crop up in our content.
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We explore the ups and downs of building business ideas. Learn where most companies go wrong, and what to do instead. Read this to get better at building business ideas that mean business.
We explore the role of sensory appeal in creative work. Learn why stirring the senses makes your creative stickier. Read this to learn how to make more sense of sensory appeal.
We explore how challenger thinking works in e-Commerce. Learn key ideas for smarter online selling. Read this to learn how to be a challenger e-Commerce brand.
We explore how a “good” business villain strengthens your brand’s story. Learn how the villain creates the conflict your story’s hero needs. Read this to learn how to vamp up the business villain in your brand’s story.
We explore 6 key ideas which boost your marketing brain. Use our marketing BRAINS model to sharpen your marketing thinking. Read this to learn where to focus your marketing brain.
We explore the value of telling your brand origin story. Learn when it works best, when it only kinda works and when you shouldn’t bother. Read this to work out when to share your brand origin story.
We use Paul Rand’s logo evaluation criteria to learn from 5 of the world’s most famous logos. Be inspired by the thinking and stories behind stand-out logos from Nike, Apple, Starbucks, Mercedes and Qantas. Read this to learn more about the art of logo evaluation.
We share branding lessons from 3 brilliant marketing books. Learn why brands must offer more than a functional benefit. Plus, what makes a brand charismatic and different. And the 6 key questions to answer over your brand’s lifetime. Read this to learn these brilliant branding lessons.
We dig into digital transformation and explore why it’s past its sell-by date. Learn the real role digital should play for customers and in your business. Read this to learn why it’s time to move on from digital transformation.
We dive into the 3 key drivers of creating a more creative culture. Learn how to set up your business to boost creativity. Read this for examples of ways to build a more creative culture.
We look at how you create and craft your brand’s tone of voice. Learn from our case study how to bring tone of voice to life. Read this to learn how to find your brand’s tone of voice.
We share the key planning steps behind great advertising campaign ideas. Learn the differences versus one-off adverts in how you create them with your agency. Read this to improve the way you create advertising campaign ideas.
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