Balancing authenticity and action is difficult. One action often outweighs the other, resulting in a disparity that negatively affects people and brand purpose. I offer three imperatives that marketers and other business leaders can implement to authentically and actionably appeal to Hispanic consumers.

Margaret Molloy

November 2021

ith most major cities now awash with the same multinational brand names, the local feel of many urban thoroughfares has all but disappeared. Still, the sense of familiarity that comes along with the classic Italian restaurant, or well-known Irish pub, does provide customers with enough predictability to make comfortable choices and reduce risk of a disappointing purchase. While predictability offers some clear positives for customers, there are downsides as well.

Siegel+Gale

November 2021

Our EMEA president Philip Davies caught up with Rajashree R, CMO of Tata Consultancy Services, to reflect on TCS’s recent rebrand.

Philip Davies

October 2021

In March 2021, digital artist Beeple sold his piece “The First 5,000 days” as an NFT at a Christie’s auction for $69 million. In February, Grimes sold an NFT for $6 million, and in May “Disaster Girl” sold the meme that made her name for $500k to clear off her student debts. At this point you’re possibly wondering, WTF is an NFT?

Liz Olsen

October 2021

As retailers search for new methods to win customers’ hearts and minds, a brand’s physical space of commerce will not play the same transactional role as it once did. With so much accelerated change in the external forces, the bigger opportunity is to have a fluid mindset for their retail experience. Retailers must think of their spaces as living, breathing and ever-changing organisms—called organic retail—that operate more like code or software than a static footprint. 

Siegel+Gale

October 2021

Living out of a hotel used to be something only seen in movies. But in the age of digital nomads and remote working, hotels are making it simple for consumers to stay long-term. From InterContinental to Marriott, brands are taking a page out of Netflix’s handbook and offering subscription models.

Katie Conway

September 2021

In episode 16 of The JUST Branding Podcast, our Creative Director Scott Buschkuhl discusses designing for humans, simplicity as an approach to brand strategy, presentation techniques and much more.

Siegel+Gale

September 2021

Our recent rebranding work for West Coast client GlobalFoundries was covered in both Transform and BrandNew. In Adweek, Margaret Molloy commented on the shift in how many affluent shoppers are redefining luxury; Chris Lehtonen weighed in on brands funding anti-LGTBQ+ lawmakers; and Sandra Habib discussed why viral trends are a chance to reinvigorate brands with younger generations. Mel … Continued

Siegel+Gale

September 2021

I recently hosted a multigenerational conversation with five marketing leaders and their Boomer parents, where we explored how brands are approaching this generation. The discussion squashed myths, such as the uninformed senior consumer, while shining a light on the influence of traditional media and highlighting the need for simple brand experiences. 

Margaret Molloy

August 2021

How, when people are inundated with so much information and forced to make decisions more quickly, can a brand cut through the noise? For one, a strong visual identity can help. But what exactly is a visual identity, and how can it be developed? Here, Executive Creative Director, EMEA, Sophie Lutman explains and offers her top tips for creating a visual identity that future-proofs your brand and helps you stand out from the crowd. 

Sophie Lutman

August 2021