If you’re starting a new chapter, do it with openness and heart. The rest will follow.
Dory Ellis Garfinkle
May 2025

Insights
My first year as CMO at Siegel+Gale: advice for “new” leadership
If you’re starting a new chapter, do it with openness and heart. The rest will follow.
Dory Ellis Garfinkle
May 2025
In 2025, a great name is your first—and best—chance to stand out. It’s worth the work. Don’t settle for a name that checks the boxes. Aim for one that sparks something real.
Michelle Duda
May 2025

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Naming in 2025 is tricky. Here are 8 fake company names we love.
In 2025, a great name is your first—and best—chance to stand out. It’s worth the work. Don’t settle for a name that checks the boxes. Aim for one that sparks something real.
Michelle Duda
May 2025
For brands, 2025 isn't just about keeping up—it's about leading. The brands that succeed will be the ones that are trendsetters. Whether it's through AI-driven innovation, community-led branding or cultural resonance, the future belongs to those who create something truly meaningful.
Philip Davies
April 2025

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Marketing in 2025: the trends that will define our future
For brands, 2025 isn't just about keeping up—it's about leading. The brands that succeed will be the ones that are trendsetters. Whether it's through AI-driven innovation, community-led branding or cultural resonance, the future belongs to those who create something truly meaningful.
Philip Davies
April 2025

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How should simple sound to you?
Every organization, from nonprofit to global enterprises, should strive for simplicity—for audience peace of mind and their own bottom line.
Chad Thomas
April 2025

Insights
How should simple sound to you?
Every organization, from nonprofit to global enterprises, should strive for simplicity—for audience peace of mind and their own bottom line.
Chad Thomas
April 2025
Whether navigating a merger, managing a bloated portfolio or simply trying to futureproof your brand, simplicity isn't just nice to have—it's mission-critical.
Dory Ellis Garfinkle
April 2025

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Five business benefits of simplifying your brand architecture
Whether navigating a merger, managing a bloated portfolio or simply trying to futureproof your brand, simplicity isn't just nice to have—it's mission-critical.
Dory Ellis Garfinkle
April 2025
Marketing a brand is one job; nurturing it is a different skillset
Thom Wyatt
April 2025

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The rise and remit of the Chief Brand Officer
Marketing a brand is one job; nurturing it is a different skillset
Thom Wyatt
April 2025
SMPL Q&A is a new blog feature, in which we interview our experts on all things relevant in branding, design and simplicity. In this Q&A, we speak with Brian Rafferty, global head of research insights, about brand ROI and Siegel+Gale's new research methodology that can help business decision makers fully understand the tangible value of brand.
Brian Rafferty

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4 questions on brand valuation with Siegel+Gale Research Director, Brian Rafferty
SMPL Q&A is a new blog feature, in which we interview our experts on all things relevant in branding, design and simplicity. In this Q&A, we speak with Brian Rafferty, global head of research insights, about brand ROI and Siegel+Gale's new research methodology that can help business decision makers fully understand the tangible value of brand.
Brian Rafferty
Now, for the first time, AI is revolutionizing the game—transforming brand voice from an afterthought into a competitive advantage. At last, brands can finally lock in their voice with precision, speed and consistency like never before.
Pat Attenasio
April 2025

Insights
Welcome to the golden age of brand voice—powered by AI
Now, for the first time, AI is revolutionizing the game—transforming brand voice from an afterthought into a competitive advantage. At last, brands can finally lock in their voice with precision, speed and consistency like never before.
Pat Attenasio
April 2025
Getting masterbrand strategy right requires companies to build effective emotional connections with each brand’s audience and then mitigate against reputational risk
Siegel+Gale
April 2025

Insights
Connect and protect: how to create effective masterbrand strategies
Getting masterbrand strategy right requires companies to build effective emotional connections with each brand’s audience and then mitigate against reputational risk
Siegel+Gale
April 2025
As London awaits the retailer’s new flagship store on Oxford Street, a pop-up celebrating the brand’s blue bag demonstrates how everyday items can take on new status – in the right hands
Patrick Kampff
March 2025

Insights
IKEA’s new pop-up is a masterclass in celebrating a cultural icon
As London awaits the retailer’s new flagship store on Oxford Street, a pop-up celebrating the brand’s blue bag demonstrates how everyday items can take on new status – in the right hands
Patrick Kampff
March 2025