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Brandcurve - branding and marketing

May 10th, 2008

Barack Obama Unveils His Presidential Election Brand Strategy

He hasn’t won the Democratic nomination yet, but that’s not stopping Barack Obama from talking about his brand strategy against Republican Presidential Nominee John McCain. 
According to the Associated Press, Barack Obama defined his brand message against the Republican competition today when he said:
“In a contest between myself and John McCain, there is going to be […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 0 comments

April 9th, 2008

Define Your Unique Brand Identity in One Sentence

Can you explain your brand identity, meaning your brand position, purpose, promise and image, in one sentence? 
If you can, that’s great.  It means you have a clear definition of your current brand identity. 
If not, you need to take some time to define your brand so you can consistently communicate your brand message across all of your […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 3 comments

December 26th, 2007

Snapple Turns Its Back on Quirky & Embraces Classy

Snapple is introducing a new logo and package design.  The whimsical brand that held a special place in consumers’ hearts is being refurbished, and a new high-class logo and package design provide the first tangible evidence of this branding about-face.
I have to agree with Armin from the Brand New blog in that the new logo […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 4 comments

December 4th, 2007

Enterprise IG Rebrands as The Brand Union

In an attempt to align its 21 offices around the world, Enterprise IG has rebranded itself as The Brand Union.  With a the new name comes a new logo.  What do you think of it?  According to LogoBlog:
The Brand Union’s new symbol is a unique representation of the letters or counterforms that spell the words […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 2 comments

December 1st, 2007

Comcast Changed Their Logo…or Did They?

Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) changed their logo about a year ago, but most people didn’t even notice.  I’ll admit that I never noticed.  Did you?  Check out the old Comcast and new Comcast logos below.  Can you spot the differences?

Tags: brand, Brand Image, Brand Message, brand-identity, Branding, Comcast, Comcast-brand, Comcast-logo, Comcast-service, Marketing, positioning, rebrandingShare This

By Susan Gunelius -- 6 comments

November 14th, 2007

Borders Adds In-Store Televisions

In an attempt to change the perception of their brand to be about more than just books, Borders (NYSE: BGP) is partnering with Ripple to bring Borders TV to their stores.  The Borders and Ripple agreement will add two 37-inch flat screen televisions to Borders stores to broadcast original programming, advertisements, news and weather. 
Borders […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 0 comments

November 13th, 2007

They’re ‘Dried Plums’ Not ‘Prunes’

I love Andy Sernovitz’s blog, Damn! I Wish I’d Thought of That!, and I found another great post over there today about the rebranding of prunes.
Unbeknownst to me, in June 2000, the Food and Drug Administration granted the California Prune Board the permission to use the term “dried plumb” instead of “prune” to entice more […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 1 comment

November 9th, 2007

Hotels Don’t Clean In-Room Glassware

The Fox affiliate in Atlanta, Georgia conducted a test of hotel room cleanliness by placing hidden cameras in five hotel chains with big brand names including Holiday Inn, Embassy Suites, Sheraton and The Ritz Carlton.  Regardless of the hotel’s price, one thing stayed the same - those glasses in the room’s bar or by the ice […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 5 comments

August 18th, 2007

UPS Employees Don’t Live the Brand Image

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again — a critical component of successful branding is ensuring your employees understand your brand and communicate its image and message consistently. 
Consumerist posted a video that’s generating quite a buzz on YouTube that catches a UPS (NYSE: UPS) deliveryman acting counter the the brand image UPS executives […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 6 comments

August 13th, 2007

Online Branding, Website Design & Usability: A Love-Hate Relationship

Websites provide so many different uses and experiences for customers.  From creating a brand image to making a purchase, companies have a unique opportunity to connect with current, prior and prospective customers on their websites.  That’s why first-class website design is essential.
However, it’s important to remember that your information is only as good as how […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 3 comments

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