Branding

The XX Marks the Word-of-Mouth Spot

By now, many of us are very familiar with the phrase “word-of-mouth” and have been inundated with tons of mentions about what it is and isn’t. As a matter of fact, with the overuse of the term in marketing and communication circles, some have even predicted that the…

Before the Launch

Over the years, we’ve had the opportunity to work with numerous companies and startups to plan for and implement strategic communications initiatives to launch new products, services, brands or businesses. Whether we helped in naming the business from day one or simply handled the media relations, the common…

Content is key to ‘content marketing’

Brands have a fantastic advantage in today’s society, as consumers have taken it upon themselves to go looking for more information on the companies that they do business with, rather than sitting back and waiting to be sold on a product or service through strong-arm tactics. All brands…

What’s in a name?

All good consumers are judgmental. I’ll admit that I often decide whether or not to visit an establishment or buy a product based on its name alone. Sometimes, this works in a brand’s favor. For example, Arm & Hammer has built a strong brand around its name. Because…