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Last week, we looked at the cautionary tales of brand extensions — the “Bad” and the “Ugly.” We saw how even strong brands can dilute their equity and confuse their customers by stretching too far, too fast. That raised a critical question: If ill-conceived extensions are a trap, what does healthy, long-term brand growth look […]

The Relevance Paradox: Why Staying The Same Is As Risky As Changing

Brand Strategy

June 18, 2025

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In the relentless pursuit of growth, the siren song of the brand extension is hard to ignore. Leveraging your hard-won brand equity to launch new offerings seems like the smartest play in the book. But not all growth is good growth. A successful brand extension isn’t just a good idea; it’s an idea that survives […]

Stretch Smarter: Your Guide to Brand Extensions

Brand Strategy

June 4, 2025

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Think about the last brand that really caught your attention online. Was it their compelling story, how they interacted with customers, or simply how easy it was to find exactly what you needed? In today’s world, those digital touchpoints are more than just marketing – for many consumers, they effectively are the brand. Indeed, data […]

Always On: Building Your Brand Online

Brand Strategy

May 21, 2025

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Your logo. Your name. Your slogan. These aren’t just design choices. They’re the shortcuts your audience uses to recognize and remember you. This week, we’re digging into brand elements: the tangible tools that stick in your customer’s mind and shape how they feel about your brand. Brand Elements at Work Effective brand elements do more […]

Designing With Distinction: Brand Elements That Last

Brand Strategy

May 7, 2025

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If you don’t define your brand, the market will do it for you. And you might not like what they decide. Last week, we explored what a brand really is — not just your logo or name, but the meaning and value people attach to your product, service, or institution. This week, we’re taking it […]

Building a Brand That Actually Means Something

Brand Strategy

April 23, 2025

Kevin is a highly regarded Associate Teaching Professor at the University of Notre Dame and brings years of experience in industry leadership as Google’s Chief Analytics Strategist and FCB’s SVP Director of Strategic Analytics. His unique background allows him to effectively guide students in honing their analytical abilities, utilizing a blend of creative thinking and data-focused analysis. Kevin is a six-time winner of the Advertising Research Foundation Ogilvy Award and author of the best-selling book 'Digital Marketing Analytics: In Theory And In Practice'.

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