Bruno Maag examines how the branding of the American presidential race inspires modernity, revolution and dread Barack Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign set a new st...
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A sense of purpose
Corporate purpose can have a huge impact on the long-term success of any company. From where should it arise within the organisation and how should a purpose-driven change programme be implemented? Speakers at brand a...
Rewind: Oldsmobile
Could a rebrand or brand development strategy have saved GM’s Oldsmobile automotive brand? How?...
Brand profile: Starbucks
Coffee culture is determined by local factors. Thus, whenbuilding a global coffee brand, Starbucks hasto take into account the diverse globalconsumer audience as well as architectural and design differences when focus...
Brand timeline: Volkswagen
Volkswagen has been around since the origins of the motor vehicle. Founded in 1904 in Germany, Volkswagen famously means ‘People’s car.’ It has a strange history as it was originally championed by Adolf Hitler, run by...
Brand profile: Siemens
Less than a year after the appointment of a new CEO, Siemens started a brand revitalization process. Now, halfway through that journey, the brand team shares its progress with Andrew Thomas...
Buried treasure: Changing the forecourt retail experience
Forecourt retail is a long-neglected sector, yet it has the potential to have an impact on the bottom line of fuel retailers. How can companies reinvigorate this sector with a focus on brand experience and design. Bri...
How to repot a brand
Sometimes, like a plant that outgrows its pot, a brand must adapt to accommodate changes to its products or sector. How do organisations faced with this challenge approach rebranding, renaming and repositioning. Emily...
Brand experience: Weber
User experience centred around moments, recipes and interactive content is the focus for a digital platform developed for barbecue purveyor Weber. How does its success reflect the brand’s approach to experience? Britt...
Nation branding: Indonesia
Jakarta, rife with traffic and infrastructure problems, is not for the faint of heart says Samantha North, despite the appealing tourism destination on offer in the Indonesian capital...
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