Alcohol brands tout renewable energy and sustainable ingredients for Earth Day 2021, but those messages only resonate if they're reflected in the company's DNA, says branding expert Gina Kim.
April 2021
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Alcohol brands tout renewable energy and sustainable ingredients for Earth Day 2021
Alcohol brands tout renewable energy and sustainable ingredients for Earth Day 2021, but those messages only resonate if they're reflected in the company's DNA, says branding expert Gina Kim.
April 2021
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3 steps to building meaningful experiences in 2021
Brands today are dynamic. They no longer shout from the rooftops in a one-way conversation. They shift and morph and are felt by different audiences – customers, employees, partners and investors alike. How brands show up today is scrutinised by these diverse groups, where the touch point with the weakest experience is remembered twice as much as the positive one.
Siegel+Gale
April 2021
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3 steps to building meaningful experiences in 2021
Brands today are dynamic. They no longer shout from the rooftops in a one-way conversation. They shift and morph and are felt by different audiences – customers, employees, partners and investors alike. How brands show up today is scrutinised by these diverse groups, where the touch point with the weakest experience is remembered twice as much as the positive one.
Siegel+Gale
April 2021
Fans should not be surprised that the Cleveland Indians are undergoing a name change — the writing’s been on the wall for years. For several seasons now, Indigenous people and allies have protested the team each Opening Day demanding change. The Indians front office have signaled that they have been listening and took the first step a couple years ago retiring their undeniably racist “Chief Wahoo” logo in 2018.
Siegel+Gale
February 2021
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The Cleveland Indians name change has been a long time coming
Fans should not be surprised that the Cleveland Indians are undergoing a name change — the writing’s been on the wall for years. For several seasons now, Indigenous people and allies have protested the team each Opening Day demanding change. The Indians front office have signaled that they have been listening and took the first step a couple years ago retiring their undeniably racist “Chief Wahoo” logo in 2018.
Siegel+Gale
February 2021
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Three qualities of a memorable logo
Whether you consider your brand building exercise a refresh, evolution or revolution, the logo is likely to command a healthy portion of the conversation. Crafting a new brand identity requires vision, restraint and execution—a combination only the most capable brand stewards achieve. Some of the process comes down to an indefinable magic—a meeting of designer and strategist; a striking of creative oil. But there are key qualities for which a team should strive for during the creative process, and by keeping them in mind, can ensure an impactful outcome.
Nijel Taylor
February 2021
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Three qualities of a memorable logo
Whether you consider your brand building exercise a refresh, evolution or revolution, the logo is likely to command a healthy portion of the conversation. Crafting a new brand identity requires vision, restraint and execution—a combination only the most capable brand stewards achieve. Some of the process comes down to an indefinable magic—a meeting of designer and strategist; a striking of creative oil. But there are key qualities for which a team should strive for during the creative process, and by keeping them in mind, can ensure an impactful outcome.
Nijel Taylor
February 2021
Vaccines are getting approved, and people are beginning to see a light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel. As the new year approaches and we begin to think about life post-pandemic, brands that can demonstrate their unique commitment to care—what that means for patients, communities and each other—will be well-positioned to stand apart as leaders going forward. Here are five key trends to consider in evaluating how you’re delivering on your brand in 2021.
Siegel + Gale
January 2021
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Care at the forefront: Five imperatives for healthcare brands in 2021
Vaccines are getting approved, and people are beginning to see a light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel. As the new year approaches and we begin to think about life post-pandemic, brands that can demonstrate their unique commitment to care—what that means for patients, communities and each other—will be well-positioned to stand apart as leaders going forward. Here are five key trends to consider in evaluating how you’re delivering on your brand in 2021.
Siegel + Gale
January 2021
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Obsessed Show: The future of brand experience
Our Co-CEO + Chief Creative Officer Howard Belk recently sat down with Josh Miles of the Obsessed Show to discuss how we help our clients bring compelling stories to life, what the future holds for brand experience and the enduring power of simplicity.
Howard Belk
December 2020
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Obsessed Show: The future of brand experience
Our Co-CEO + Chief Creative Officer Howard Belk recently sat down with Josh Miles of the Obsessed Show to discuss how we help our clients bring compelling stories to life, what the future holds for brand experience and the enduring power of simplicity.
Howard Belk
December 2020
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Simple communications are crucial now—and always
There’s no shortage of lessons communicators can extract from the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, but one really stands out. Simple communication wins the days. The underlying principles that guide effective communications in times of great urgency apply in more ordinary times as well.
Billy Kingsland
September 2020
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Simple communications are crucial now—and always
There’s no shortage of lessons communicators can extract from the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, but one really stands out. Simple communication wins the days. The underlying principles that guide effective communications in times of great urgency apply in more ordinary times as well.
Billy Kingsland
September 2020
The Washington Redskins made the right decision to move away from a name perceived as racist. Other professional sports teams are now mulling their next play. Our group director of naming, Aaron Hall, explains why and how these teams can score a big win by progressing forward.
Aaron Hall
August 2020
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Braves, Indians, Blackhawks and Chiefs: What these teams should do right now about their brands
The Washington Redskins made the right decision to move away from a name perceived as racist. Other professional sports teams are now mulling their next play. Our group director of naming, Aaron Hall, explains why and how these teams can score a big win by progressing forward.
Aaron Hall
August 2020
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Simply safe, rather than distant
There are plenty of words and phrases that many of us would be happy never to hear again. Quantitative easing. Congestion charging. And for England football fans ‘penalty shoot-out’ almost always invokes fear beyond measure.
Philip Davies
July 2020
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Simply safe, rather than distant
There are plenty of words and phrases that many of us would be happy never to hear again. Quantitative easing. Congestion charging. And for England football fans ‘penalty shoot-out’ almost always invokes fear beyond measure.
Philip Davies
July 2020
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June 2020 Media Mentions
Forbes covered our latest CMO study, “In Their Words: 26 CMOs on navigating COVID-19.” Co-CEO + Chief Creative Officer Howard Belk spoke to Bloomberg about corporate America commemorating Juneteenth. ANA interviewed co-CEO + Chief Strategy Officer David Srere about how brands have seized on opportunities to help in the fight against COVID-19. CMO Margaret Molloy penned a piece … Continued
Siegel+Gale
June 2020
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June 2020 Media Mentions
Forbes covered our latest CMO study, “In Their Words: 26 CMOs on navigating COVID-19.” Co-CEO + Chief Creative Officer Howard Belk spoke to Bloomberg about corporate America commemorating Juneteenth. ANA interviewed co-CEO + Chief Strategy Officer David Srere about how brands have seized on opportunities to help in the fight against COVID-19. CMO Margaret Molloy penned a piece … Continued
Siegel+Gale
June 2020