The difference a good handle can make

The difference a good handle can make

Ensuring that every contact point for your company delivers the same consistent message can be a lot of work. But that extra effort can contribute to a very successful brand experience. On a rainy day, I was headed home and grabbed an umbrella from work; it was new,...
Breaking your brand promise

Breaking your brand promise

When my daughter was around eight months old, she received five Disney books in the mail. What a great idea I thought. I relate to this shameless promotion by Disney in two ways: 1)   I wished my daughter could grow up in a “logo + brand free” world. Although I think...
Don’t be a div head

Don’t be a div head

Have you ever hung out with people who all belong to a different professional circle then you, and they crack “industry-specific” jokes? You may feel clueless and a total “div head” (English slang for a rather slow, stupid person) for not getting the joke. In the same...
Do crappy business cards cheapen your brand

Do crappy business cards cheapen your brand

We all like to cut financial corners sometimes, especially in tight economic times. However, at what point does it start to work against you or even damage your brand image or business? I will use a company’s business card as an example to tackle this question. What...