Brand is a compass for familiar territories and uncharted waters. Doubling down on brand values during challenging times delivers organizational direction when it matters most. The teams that will be able to accomplish this throughout this global health crisis will emerge more robust.
Siegel+Gale
April 2020
Insights
3 simple steps to foster employee engagement during unprecedented times
Brand is a compass for familiar territories and uncharted waters. Doubling down on brand values during challenging times delivers organizational direction when it matters most. The teams that will be able to accomplish this throughout this global health crisis will emerge more robust.
Siegel+Gale
April 2020
Insights
Bringing simplicity to trying times
We see the difficult road ahead as a clarion call for simplicity. We see the obstacles in our path as an invitation for kindness. And as our world faces down this common foe, we’re ready to take complexity out of the challenge.
David Srere + Howard Belk
March 2020
Insights
Bringing simplicity to trying times
We see the difficult road ahead as a clarion call for simplicity. We see the obstacles in our path as an invitation for kindness. And as our world faces down this common foe, we’re ready to take complexity out of the challenge.
David Srere + Howard Belk
March 2020
Whether you're looking to name a pet or a company, these tips and tricks from the world of branding can help.
Siegel+Gale
March 2020
Insights
4 company naming strategies that helped me name my dog
Whether you're looking to name a pet or a company, these tips and tricks from the world of branding can help.
Siegel+Gale
March 2020
In the best experiences, technology is invisible; it’s what brings your experience to life, make things easier to deliver – but not the thing people leave talking about.
Jenna Isken
March 2020
Insights
The technology tightrope setup by brand experience
In the best experiences, technology is invisible; it’s what brings your experience to life, make things easier to deliver – but not the thing people leave talking about.
Jenna Isken
March 2020
Whatever we call it, impending climate doom is upon us if we don’t act quickly. Global leaders have been sluggish, and by and large, individuals have failed to see the need for immediate action. But maybe branding can help. Perhaps a new name will shift the needle, even if just a little.
Siegel+Gale
February 2020
Insights
Renaming climate change: Can a new name finally make us take action?
Whatever we call it, impending climate doom is upon us if we don’t act quickly. Global leaders have been sluggish, and by and large, individuals have failed to see the need for immediate action. But maybe branding can help. Perhaps a new name will shift the needle, even if just a little.
Siegel+Gale
February 2020
The halcyon days of pre-financial crisis banking have left a hangover. Emerging talent has internalized outdated stereotypes of bankers, and the rest of the industry has been tarnished by association. This raises the question—will the Financial Services sector continue to follow a path of least resistance, or will it actively defy the self-selection bias and identify and target a subsegment of youth better oriented to the future of the industry?
Ben Osborne
January 2020
Insights
Gen Z study explores how financial services can leverage brand to attract diverse talent
The halcyon days of pre-financial crisis banking have left a hangover. Emerging talent has internalized outdated stereotypes of bankers, and the rest of the industry has been tarnished by association. This raises the question—will the Financial Services sector continue to follow a path of least resistance, or will it actively defy the self-selection bias and identify and target a subsegment of youth better oriented to the future of the industry?
Ben Osborne
January 2020
With everything from toothbrushes, clothing, scooters, cars, meal delivery and furniture assembly all available from service brands, we live in a fully consumption-based service economy. I believe that brands need to understand that this isn't a fad; it's a foundational shift in our society. Try to think like services and solutions companies. Digital and physical retail is only one node in a broader ecosystem that surrounds the consumer. Look for ways to surround your customers at every turn.
Jason Cieslak
January 2020
Insights
How brands can remain relevant in today’s service economy
With everything from toothbrushes, clothing, scooters, cars, meal delivery and furniture assembly all available from service brands, we live in a fully consumption-based service economy. I believe that brands need to understand that this isn't a fad; it's a foundational shift in our society. Try to think like services and solutions companies. Digital and physical retail is only one node in a broader ecosystem that surrounds the consumer. Look for ways to surround your customers at every turn.
Jason Cieslak
January 2020
Investing in brand is vital to the future health and success of your company. As we enter a new decade, there’s no better time to check in and ensure you’re maximizing the impact of your brand experience at every touchpoint.
Katie Conway
December 2019
Insights
2020 scorecard: Five ways to assess your brand’s health
Investing in brand is vital to the future health and success of your company. As we enter a new decade, there’s no better time to check in and ensure you’re maximizing the impact of your brand experience at every touchpoint.
Katie Conway
December 2019
Where selling trust with a brand was once the key point of distinction for effective marketing in the fintech space, streamlining user experience through product simplicity now leads the way in superior branding strategy.
Philip Davies
November 2019
Insights
Fintechs must ‘sell simplicity’ to carve out competitive advantage
Where selling trust with a brand was once the key point of distinction for effective marketing in the fintech space, streamlining user experience through product simplicity now leads the way in superior branding strategy.
Philip Davies
November 2019
At an October 1st panel hosted by the San Francisco Business Times, President, Pacific Rim, Jason Cieslak joined Jim Snell, partner at law firm Perkins Coie, to discuss the oncoming impact of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the impact it will have on businesses, brands, and legal strategies in 2020 and beyond.
Jason Cieslak
November 2019
Insights
The California Consumer Privacy Act: What it means for companies and consumers
At an October 1st panel hosted by the San Francisco Business Times, President, Pacific Rim, Jason Cieslak joined Jim Snell, partner at law firm Perkins Coie, to discuss the oncoming impact of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the impact it will have on businesses, brands, and legal strategies in 2020 and beyond.
Jason Cieslak
November 2019