‘Brands are the constancy that accelerate business growth.’ So begins the annual report produced by international brand consultancy Interbrand, detailing the Best Global Brands 2017. In a business climate characterise...
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Lantern brands classical music streaming service, Primephonic
Invented in 1877 by American businessman Thomas Edison, the sonograph allowed live sound to be recorded and played back for the first time in history. Although rudimentary, constructed from a cylinder and tin foil, Ed...
Rewind: Saab
Once a reliable automaker and a flagship Swedish brand, now reinvented by a Chinese investor as NEVS, could a brand repositioning have saved Saab from bankruptcy? Nic...
Hyundai rebrand affirms manufacturer’s lifestyle focus
The modern automotive industry is fast evolving into a new environment. With operating margins at a 10-year high, and global industry sales recorded at 88 million last year – up 4.8% from the previous year – it is see...
#TransformTuesday: 10 October
Every week, Transform examines recent rebrands and updated visual identities. This week's picks are below. For more from #TransformTuesday, follow @Transformsays....
Sowing the seeds for instant mash brand
In the United States, the state of Idaho is synonymous with the potato. The ‘Grown in Idaho’ designation has achieved awareness across the country. And Idahoan Foods has used that to its advantage in the development a...
China and the rise of a nation brand
Nation Brands 2017, run by brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance, demonstrates the world’s most valuable nation brands through careful study of reputation and financial value. With evaluation methods based on the...
Estate agent Yopa rebrands for modern property market
Yopa – short for Your Online Property Agent – is an online-first estate agent launched in 2015 to provide an alternative to traditional UK real estate agents. Aiming to ‘put the customer first,’ Yopa’s key differenti...
Opinion: Should brands be rethinking radio?
Once revolutionary, radio has been relegated to the back burner since the rise of digital, broadcast and social media. But, is radio ready for a resurgence? Michael Walbach examines successful brand campaigns using ra...
Charity branding, in conversation
Last year, the UK’s Workers’ Educational Association (WEA) undertook a comprehensive brand review. With the fruits of this labour soon to be implemented, Brittany Golob, speaks with James Ward, director of marketing,...