The brewing industry has undergone a craft revolution, leading to ane explosion of new brands and new beers. Do young breweries and small brewers understand the power of brand? Brittany Golob examines packagaing, repu...
Brittany Golob
Soft power dreams
There is a strong relationship between international sporting events like the Olympics and nation brand value. How does the legacy of those events impact the value of a nation brand and the reputation of the host coun...
Endpoint field guide to the built environment: Dubai Tram
The Dubai Tram was a massive physical infrastructure project that required a considered approach to the design of the built environment, wayfinding and signage in order to bestcommunicate with the tram’s users. Britta...
Scanning the shelves
Competitive pricing is no longer the only value own brands add to retailers. They can build reputation, loyalty and sales, but their design and management requires a considered approach and careful research into audie...
Tokyo embraces transparency in selection of new Olympic emblems
Emerging from the controversy surrounding its initial logo, the Tokyo Olympic Organising Committee rebounded in fine form. The new logo for the 2020 Olympic Games was selected yesterday by popular vote in Japan....
Smart, social and segmentation: Dubai Lynx, Day 3
In the Minority Report, Tom Cruise’s character walks through a fictional future city and is recognised at places like the Gap and targeted with a personalised, computerised video advert at the entrance to stores. Desp...
Black market: Online brand protection
Counterfeit sites and goods are proliferating across several sectors. How can brands protect themselves online from fraudsters, cheats and copycats? Brittany Golob investigates...
Drawing out the bad blood
Damning evidence of drug use in sports can be the death knell for a once-lucrative relationship. Brittany Golob examines the importance of aligning brand values through partnerships and sponsorships...
Defining innovation: Dubai Lynx, day 2
"Innovation is doing things differently in order to do them better," says JR Little, head of innovation at Dentsu Aegis agency Carat. That sentiment defined the second day of the Dubai Lynx festival....
Going glocal: Dubai Lynx, day 1
It's no secret that brands are interested in the Middle East. Western retailers and luxury brands have jumped on the new opportunities to provide unique experiences to discerning audiences, B2B companies have expa...