World's Simplest Brands
Why simplifying might be the best decision you’ll ever make
The brands in the Global Top 10 show that simplicity isn’t destiny or a part of DNA; rather, simplicity is the product of a series of decisions. And, when brands decide to be simple, they are rewarded handsomely by consumers the world over.
Margaret Molloy
October 2023
World's Simplest Brands
Why simplifying might be the best decision you’ll ever make
The brands in the Global Top 10 show that simplicity isn’t destiny or a part of DNA; rather, simplicity is the product of a series of decisions. And, when brands decide to be simple, they are rewarded handsomely by consumers the world over.
Margaret Molloy
October 2023
World's Simplest Brands
Delivering simple experiences has never been more important
Since its launch. World's Simplest Brands has consistently determined the global state of simplicity. Our tenth edition proves that, now more than ever, how brands rank depends on the experiences they deliver. And delivering simple experiences — those characterized as easy to understand, transparent and honest, caring for and meeting consumer needs, innovative and fresh, and useful — is rewarded the world over.
Brian Rafferty
October 2023
World's Simplest Brands
Delivering simple experiences has never been more important
Since its launch. World's Simplest Brands has consistently determined the global state of simplicity. Our tenth edition proves that, now more than ever, how brands rank depends on the experiences they deliver. And delivering simple experiences — those characterized as easy to understand, transparent and honest, caring for and meeting consumer needs, innovative and fresh, and useful — is rewarded the world over.
Brian Rafferty
October 2023
From where they shop to how they communicate, people put a premium on experiences that are easy to understand; transparent and honest; caring for and meeting their needs; innovative and fresh; and useful. In short, simple.
Siegel+Gale
October 2023
Press Room
Grocery giants Lidl and Whole Foods Market are two of the world’s simplest brands
From where they shop to how they communicate, people put a premium on experiences that are easy to understand; transparent and honest; caring for and meeting their needs; innovative and fresh; and useful. In short, simple.
Siegel+Gale
October 2023
Senior Strategist, Emma Lewis, shares four key considerations for pharma CMOs looking to successfully propel their brand forward.
Emma Lewis
October 2023
S+G Blog
Harnessing the power of brand to navigate uncertainty in the pharmaceuticals industry
Senior Strategist, Emma Lewis, shares four key considerations for pharma CMOs looking to successfully propel their brand forward.
Emma Lewis
October 2023
More activity in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market creates more opportunity for brands to come together, reposition or rebrand all together. In this series, branding experts investigate M&A growth and transaction data from 2019-2023 in the energy, healthcare, technology and financial services sectors. In this second piece, they explore the financial industry...
Hope Schmalzried + Aaron Hall
October 2023
Research
The role of brand in M&A: Financial Services
More activity in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market creates more opportunity for brands to come together, reposition or rebrand all together. In this series, branding experts investigate M&A growth and transaction data from 2019-2023 in the energy, healthcare, technology and financial services sectors. In this second piece, they explore the financial industry...
Hope Schmalzried + Aaron Hall
October 2023
Analicia Sotelo and Scott Wolman try on an optimistic pose: putting aside well-publicized issues, could AI be a valuable tool for brand builders?
Analicia Sotelo + Scott Wolman
October 2023
Media Mentions
Is AI good news or bad news for branding? 3 smart uses for brand builders
Analicia Sotelo and Scott Wolman try on an optimistic pose: putting aside well-publicized issues, could AI be a valuable tool for brand builders?
Analicia Sotelo + Scott Wolman
October 2023
Media Mentions
Drag up your brand
What can brands learn from RuPaul’s Drag Race? Nana T. Baffour-Awuah, Associate Director, Brand Communication, goes behind the glitter to look at how the reality show’s judging criteria also encapsulates pivotal principles in brand-building.
Siegel+Gale
September 2023
Media Mentions
Drag up your brand
What can brands learn from RuPaul’s Drag Race? Nana T. Baffour-Awuah, Associate Director, Brand Communication, goes behind the glitter to look at how the reality show’s judging criteria also encapsulates pivotal principles in brand-building.
Siegel+Gale
September 2023
In SMPL Q+A, we interview our practitioners on all things relevant to branding, design and simplicity. Here, we speak with our experts about our work with Omnicom Health Group (OHG). OHG is a global collective of diverse healthcare marketing and communications companies.
Siegel+Gale
September 2023
S+G Blog
Omnicom Health Group: changing lives for good
In SMPL Q+A, we interview our practitioners on all things relevant to branding, design and simplicity. Here, we speak with our experts about our work with Omnicom Health Group (OHG). OHG is a global collective of diverse healthcare marketing and communications companies.
Siegel+Gale
September 2023
In partnership with Microsoft, our global creative team harnessed the AI power of Bing Image Creator to imagine a series of fantastical sea creatures. Featured in the Microsoft Beach House at Cannes Lions 70, our designers' 18 submissions immersed audiences in a vibrant, underwater world—and underscored AI's ability to amplify our creativity and human ingenuity.
Siegel+Gale
August 2023
S+G Blog
Under the sea: unlocking new creative horizons with AI
In partnership with Microsoft, our global creative team harnessed the AI power of Bing Image Creator to imagine a series of fantastical sea creatures. Featured in the Microsoft Beach House at Cannes Lions 70, our designers' 18 submissions immersed audiences in a vibrant, underwater world—and underscored AI's ability to amplify our creativity and human ingenuity.
Siegel+Gale
August 2023
Media Mentions
5 ways to simplify your employee experience
As companies expand into new industries, acquire businesses and layer in new tools, they add more friction for employees. But there are several actions you can take to remove complexity, align your workforce and make work easier to do long term. Jared Taylor, Associate Director, Brand-led Change, shares five ways to simplify the employee experience.
Siegel+Gale
August 2023
Media Mentions
5 ways to simplify your employee experience
As companies expand into new industries, acquire businesses and layer in new tools, they add more friction for employees. But there are several actions you can take to remove complexity, align your workforce and make work easier to do long term. Jared Taylor, Associate Director, Brand-led Change, shares five ways to simplify the employee experience.
Siegel+Gale
August 2023