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“Brand Police” – A nuisance or necessity?
Corporate brand marketers often are labeled internally as the “brand police.” With years of first-hand experience at almost every place...
Sue Burns
May 8, 20242 min read


Target or Mass?
Target marketing and mass marketing represent two distinct approaches to reaching an audience. Each can have their own set of advantages...
Janielle Bertrand
Apr 29, 20242 min read


Does your brand house have good bones?
In the context of a brand house, “having good bones" metaphorically refers to the foundational elements and underlying infrastructure...
Janielle Bertrand
Apr 22, 20242 min read


The Art (and Science) of Listening
Lately I have been thinking about the importance of listening – in both everyday life and in business. From the time we are children, we...
Sue Burns
Apr 15, 20241 min read


What is Your Only?
Identifying why your business is unique and potentially the only one in its category involves a combination of market research,...
Janielle Bertrand
Apr 8, 20241 min read


It's All About the Brief
From day one of my marketing career as an assistant brand manager in consumer goods, I learned the importance of a well-crafted and...
Sue Burns
Apr 1, 20241 min read
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