Brand Master Podcast

So, you’re building a brand, and its time to come up with that tagline or slogan or catchphrase, or motto that people will remember. 

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But which do I need to help my brand grow? That’s your slogan, right? Or is it your tagline? Is there a difference? Are they one and the same? Or are they strategic tools for specific scenarios? 

In this article, we’re gonna dissect the two and put them side by side so you won’t need to ask any of the above questions again. 

In the world of branding and marketing, there’s no shortage of elements that cross over to the point that it can often be difficult to distinguish between them. It’s important to know when you’re building a brand, which tools to use, and when. 

The tagline is a critical tool for establishing an initial position in the market by associating the brand with the difference and value they offer. The slogan is a useful and flexible tool for testing different approaches and can sometimes open the door to a broader idea-based positioning. 

Are you building a brand using either of these tools? Are you already using them correctly or will you change your approach going forward? What is your biggest takeaway here? 

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In this episode, you’ll learn how to create brand equity so you can increase the value and awareness of your brand, and the willingness of your audience to choose you. 

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First I’ll give you a quick brand equity explanation so you understand the meaning and importance of this branding term. 

Then, I’ll dive headfirst into this 10-step process that you can take into your branding and marketing efforts to ultimately grow your brand including these techniques. 

Building Visual Awareness Using Effective Positioning Communicating Your Brand Difference Engaging With Brand Personality Leveraging Brand Storytelling 

By the end of this episode, you’ll have an actionable plan to begin growing your brand equity and the value of your business. 

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In this episode, you’re going to learn exactly what brand equity is and how you can leverage this model to grow your brand and demonstrate your branding expertise. 

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First, you’re gonna learn how marketing gets you sales but it doesn’t build you an asset that investors look to for value in your business in the way that brand equity does. 

Next, you’ll discover how the willingness of a customer to choose your brand or to pay a premium for it can be quantified into an asset that increases the overall value of your business and brand. 

Finally, I’ll show you how leveraging this business term will raise your profile as an expert and earn the trust of your prospective clients so that you can help their business (and brand equity) grow. 

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In this episode, you’ll learn how the most loved brands in the world use brand storytelling in their content marketing and digital marketing with these brand storytelling examples. 

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First, we’ll quickly cover what brand storytelling is and why the biggest brands in the world leverage this strategy to connect with their target market and build deep relationships. 

Then, using brand storytelling case studies we’ll dive into brand story examples from some of the most well-known brands in the world including 

By the end, you’ll have a fresh perspective on how creative and fluid brand storytelling can be and why it’s so effective in engaging audiences, building relationships, and growing brands.

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In this episode, you’ll learn the two main brand strategy workshop approaches you can use in your branding agency and how to define the best approach for your business. 

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First, you’ll learn the role and goal of a brand strategy workshop and how it forms the foundation of any effective brand strategy. 

Next, you’ll learn the formation and structure of each of these strategy session approaches and the shared goal across all formats. 

Then we’ll dive into the in-person workshop structure and how it leads to collaborative insights and effective relationship building as well as covering the pros and cons of this approach. 

Finally, we’ll explore the remote brand strategy workshop approach and why this approach is becoming increasingly popular with smaller branding agencies in this post-pandemic world. 

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In this episode, I’m going to explain what brand architecture is so you can leverage this brand strategy to provide structure and support growth. 

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First, I’ll break down what brand architecture means and how both big brands and small brands can leverage it. 

Then I’ll break down the technique that brand strategists use to develop sub-brands from products, services, divisions, and companies. 

Next, I’ll provide a practical example of why you might need or should consider brand architecture when planning for brand growth. 

Finally, you’ll discover the main brand architecture models including a branded house and a house of brands, and see some brand architecture examples in the Apple, FedEx, and Unilever brands. 

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By the end of this episode, you’ll know what brand strategy is, why it’s the most effective communication strategy known to man, and how you can leverage it to make connections with your customers. 

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First, you’ll learn what exactly brand strategy is and debunk the biggest myth and mistake that small businesses and brands make. 

Then, we’ll highlight exactly who the brand story should shine a light on and how the journey of your audience takes center stage. 

Then you’ll discover the end goal of storytelling and how to effectively weave your brand into the story of your audience as the route to their objectives.

Finally, you’ll see a brand storytelling example from Nike and how they use brand storytelling to effectively make emotional connections with their audience. 

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By the end of this episode, you’ll have seen how 10 of the most charismatic and most loved brands in the world use brand personality and characteristics to connect with their audiences through human emotion. 

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The brand personality examples include: Lego Alfa Romeo Dove Nike Lynx / Axe TOMS Shoes Mercedes Benz Coke Ikea Apple The examples outline how each brand leverages human characteristics and personality to engage and resonate with their audiences. 

We’ll uncover each brand's visual identity style, language, tone of voice, and characteristics used throughout their brand communication. 

When you sit down to develop your brand strategy and personality for your brand, review this video and take inspiration from the most loved brands in the world. 

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By the end of this episode, you’ll know the #1 brand strategy mistake made by entrepreneurs, business owners, and professional brand builders so you can avoid it to position your brand effectively. 

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First, we’ll discuss an idea put forward by an industry influencer that unless you plan to change your entire industry then you don’t have a strategy. 

Then I’ll debunk that myth to focus on what positioning and brand strategy is actually about and what professional brand strategists know to be true. 

Contrary to the belief that your brand needs to be revolutionary, industry-changing, innovative, or disruptive, you’ll learn that an effective brand position strategy is about being more relevant and appealing to your audience. 

So stop making this #1 brand strategy mistake and start positioning your brand effectively. 

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By the end of this episode, you’ll know what a brand audit is, why it's an effective tool, and how you can use it to demonstrate your expertise and get more clients. 

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First, we’ll break down exactly what a brand audit is and what objectives and goals the audit aims to achieve. 

Then you’ll discover why an audit is beneficial to any business at any level whether they’re losing money on marketing or growing fast. 

Next, we’ll break down what a brand strategist covers within the brand audit including the brand strategy elements, the visual brand, and the brand’s marketing activities. 

Finally, you’ll learn exactly what clients get, how they can use it to grow their brand, and why strategists should be using brand audits as a tool to get in front of established businesses. 

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