Brandy

By Motif Brands

*Top 3% Podcast* Candid conversations over cocktails discussing all things brand with Reilly Newman and Scott Saunders, the rebranding experts of the award-winning brand transformation studio Motif Br... more

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The podcast currently has 102 episodes available.

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March 13, 2025 Transform Your Brand: The Power of Rebranding
A rebrand isn’t just about a new logo; it's an opportunity to transform and thrive.
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠>>Get the Award-Winning Book(Brandy): BrandyBook.us
A rebrand isn’t just about a new logo—it’s about repositioning, redefining, and reigniting your business. In this episode of Brandy, Reilly Newman and Scott Saunders dive deep into the true power of brand transformation and why so many businesses get it wrong when rebranding.
Motif Brands specializes in impactful brand transformations that drive results. Real rebranding should shift perceptions, elevate positioning, and create undeniable clarity in the market. When done right, it’s not just a makeover—it’s a moment of rebirth for your business.
In this episode of Brandy, sip on:
✅ Why a real rebrand goes beyond visuals to redefine your business.
✅ The psychology behind why audiences reassess brands after a transformation.
✅ How a strategic rebrand can create new demand and unlock untapped opportunities.
✅ Common rebranding mistakes and how to avoid them.
✅ The Motif Method to an effective rebrand
✅ POV on transformation and how brands evolve with purpose.
✅ Brand strategy analysis of Siete's rebrand and how it led to a $1.2 Billion payday
Rebranding is more than aesthetics—it’s a declaration of who you are and where you’re going. If you’ve been wondering whether it’s time for a rebrand, this episode will help you on your brand journey of going from "this" to "that."
Have a brand marketing question?
Reilly & Scott will answer it on the next episode!
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Related Top Episodes:
⁠⁠⁠>> Transactions Kill Relationships⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠>> Rebranding Rebrand: Jaguar Rebrand and More⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠>> Theater of Brand: Story, Script, Performance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠About Motif Brands: MotifBrands.com
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31min
March 05, 2025 Spring Cleaning Your Brand for Future Growth
Spring cleaning isn’t just for your home—it’s essential for your brand.
⁠⁠⁠⁠>>Get the Award-Winning Book(Brandy): BrandyBook.us⁠
In this episode of Brandy, Reilly Newman and Scott Saunders break down why evaluating, refining, and refreshing your brand is the key to staying relevant and driving long-term success. How a spring cleaning sets your brand up for a spring board into future growth.
Motif Brands specializes in brand transformations, and that starts with a brand audit. Think of it as decluttering your business to remove what no longer serves you and making room for what will drive growth.
In this episode, we cover:
✅ Why your brand needs a spring cleaning to stay competitive.
✅ The most common brand blind spots hurting your business.
✅ How brands uncover hidden growth opportunities.
✅ How a refreshed brand can act as a springboard for future success.
If you’re serious about leveling up your business, it’s time to assess what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to change.
Have a brand marketing question?
Reilly & Scott will answer it on the next episode!
⁠>> Ask Here: https://forms.gle/S237AyoG1vj9Wfzj6⁠
Related Top Episodes:
⁠⁠>> Transactions Kill Relationships⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠>> Rebranding Rebrand: Jaguar Rebrand and More⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠>> Theater of Brand: Story, Script, Performance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠About Motif Brands: MotifBrands.com
...more
23min
February 27, 202550 Years of Severance: Apple and Microsoft’s Brand Approach to Marketing
Brand News: Amazon's Alexa+ Naming Flop
50th episode of Brandy: enjoy examining two iconic brands that are turning 50 years old!
⁠⁠⁠>>Get the Award-Winning Book(Brandy): BrandyBook.us
For the 50th episode of Brandy, we’re celebrating two legendary brands that also hit the big 5-0—Apple and Microsoft. Reilly Newman and Scott Saunders break down the stark differences in how these tech giants have evolved, built brand loyalty, and positioned themselves in the market.
Explore:
How Apple mastered brand emotion while Microsoft dominated functionality.
What Severance has to do with their marketing...
Why Apple fans feel connected to the brand, while Microsoft remains an industry workhorse.
The evolution of their brand strategies over five decades.
What small businesses can learn from their success (and mistakes).
Join us for this milestone episode as we unpack half a century of branding brilliance, business strategy, and the lessons your brand can apply today.
Sip on this episode of Brandy, ad-free and on the house, then apply what you learn to your business to elevate your brand and marketing.
Have a brand marketing question?
Reilly & Scott will answer it on the next episode!
⁠>> Ask Here: https://forms.gle/S237AyoG1vj9Wfzj6⁠
Related Top Episodes:
⁠>> Transactions Kill Relationships⁠
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠>> Rebranding Rebrand: Jaguar Rebrand and More⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠>> Theater of Brand: Story, Script, Performance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠About Motif Brands: MotifBrands.com
...more
26min
February 19, 2025In-N-Out’s Secret Recipe: The Power of No
In-N-Out is a great brand, but why? Learn how this burger empire has built an amazing brand by saying 'No'
⁠⁠⁠>>Get the Award-Winning Book(Brandy): https://a.co/d/5GMUCDj⁠
In this episode of Brandy, Reilly and Scott bite into how In-N-Out’s bold strategy of saying “no” helped create one of the most iconic brands. While competitors expanded menus and chased trends, In-N-Out stayed true to its core—and built an unshakable fan base in the process.
Listen to explore:

The power of simplicity and how it builds customer trust.

Why staying focused on your brand’s strengths is a winning strategy.

How small businesses can use strategic restraint to stand out in a crowded market.

Why In-N-Out crosses their palm trees

Where to say 'no' in your brand
Discover how narrowing your focus could be the key to creating long-lasting brand loyalty and identity.
Sip on this episode of Brandy, ad-free and on the house, then apply what you learn to your business to elevate your brand and marketing.
Have a brand marketing question?
Reilly & Scott will answer it on the next episode!
⁠>> Ask Here: https://forms.gle/S237AyoG1vj9Wfzj6⁠
Related Top Episodes:
>> Transactions Kill Relationships
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠>> Rebranding Rebrand: Jaguar Rebrand and More⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠>> Theater of Brand: Story, Script, Performance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠About Motif Brands: MotifBrands.com
...more
22min
February 11, 2025Super Bowl or Super Dull? What Your Brand Can Learn from Big-Game Ads
You might not have $8 Million to spend on a 30-second ad, but what can your business learn from these big-game ads?
⁠⁠>>Get the Award-Winning Book(Brandy): https://a.co/d/5GMUCDj⁠
Some Super Bowl ads score big, while others fumble—why? In this episode ofBrandy, Reilly and Scott break down the hits and misses from this year’s Super Bowl commercials and what every business can learn from them.
Start listening and dive into:
What makes a Super Bowl adtruly effective (hint: it’s more than just a big budget).
Why some brands drop the ball on storytelling and audience connection.
Key takeaways small businesses can apply to their own marketing, no million-dollar ad spot required.
The humble product brand that caught Reilly and Scott's attention with their Super Bowl ad
Start sippin on this episode of Brandy, ad-free and on the house then apply what you learn to your business to elevate your brand and marketing.
Related Top Episodes:
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠>> Ep.38 Rebranding Rebrand: Jaguar Rebrand and More⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠>> Ep. 42 Brand New Year: Resolutions for a Healthier Brand and Business⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠>> Ep. 14 Theater of Brand: Story, Script, Performance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠About Motif Brands: MotifBrands.com
...more
32min
February 05, 2025Transactions Kill Relationships: What a Cup of Coffee Teaches Us About Brand Experience and Expectations
Brand News: Blockbuster's New Life and New
"The Top Off" — Are your business transactions killing your customer relationships? What does a simple coffee refill say about brand experience?
⁠⁠>>Get the Award-Winning Book(Brandy): https://a.co/d/5GMUCDj
In this episode of Brandy, Reilly Newman shares a personal story about a morning coffee run that left a lasting impression—and not in a good way. Reilly and Scott then explore the importance of brand experience and how the offering of a business has expectations that vary per audience and their personal perspective.
Distilling down how small, everyday moments shape customer expectations and how brands can:
Deliver on (or exceed) customer expectations to build loyalty.

Avoid brand missteps that create frustration and lost trust.

Recognize the hidden opportunities to strengthen brand experience.

Also, hear how Scott paid $2 for ketchup

The difference between business and brand

Your business transactions are killing your customer relationships.

Also why Reilly thinks the soda fountain should be liberated for all.
A great brand isn’t just about the big picture—it’s about the small details that define every customer interaction because this is where the relationship is cultivated. Tune in to learn how to create a seamless, memorable brand experience that keeps people coming back!
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⁠⁠⁠⁠>> Ep.38 Rebranding Rebrand: Jaguar Rebrand and More⁠⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠⁠>> Ep. 42 Brand New Year: Resolutions for a Healthier Brand and Business⁠⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠⁠>> Ep. 14 Theater of Brand: Story, Script, Performance⁠⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠⁠About Motif Brands: MotifBrands.com
...more
25min
January 30, 2025Shot Glass: 20 Years of Netflix and Why Customers Stay—or Walk Away
Brand News: DeepSeek vs Nvidia - $600 Billion Loss
How to respect your long-term customers and gain more
⁠>>Get the Award-Winning Book(Brandy): https://a.co/d/5GMUCDj
Want customers who stick around for the long haul? In this episode of Brandy, hosts Reilly Newman and Scott Saunders break down the psychology of brand loyalty and why true customer retention is built through experience—not just products or services. Scott shares his 20-year customer loyalty with Netflix and the big surprise he received from the brand.
In this Brandy episode, you’ll sip on:
What does trust have to do with AI and DeepSeek vs Nvidia?

Why loyalty isn’t about transactions—it’s about relationships.

How brands like Netflix risk losing customers by neglecting appreciation.

How top brands create emotional connections that keep customers coming back.

The role of consistency, surprise, and personalization in brand experience.

Proven strategies to boost member and subscriber retention.
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⁠⁠⁠>> Ep.38 Rebranding Rebrand: Jaguar Rebrand and More⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠>> Ep. 42 Brand New Year: Resolutions for a Healthier Brand and Business⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠>> Ep. 14 Theater of Brand: Story, Script, Performance⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠About Motif Brands: MotifBrands.com
...more
16min
January 23, 2025Trophy Business vs Trophy Brand: From Ego to Excellence
Are you building a business to show off or a brand to stand out?
>>Get the Award-Winning Book(Brandy): https://a.co/d/5GMUCDj
In this episode of Brandy, hosts Reilly Newman and Scott Saunders explore why some businesses stay stuck as “trophy businesses” — focused on ego and surface-level achievements — while others evolve into truly iconic, “trophy-worthy” brands.
Why businesses driven by ego struggle to connect with their audience.

The essential elements of a clear brand direction and strategy.

How to use customer-focused decisions to strengthen your brand.

Real-world examples of businesses that aren't great brands since they are hollow.

From social media influencers to small business owners, what is a trophy business?
Whether you're a small business owner or marketer, this episode provides practical insights on how to align your business with its audience, avoid stagnation, and build a brand that earns recognition for the right reasons.
Don’t just listen — transform. Cheers!
Related Top Episodes:
⁠⁠>> Ep.38 Rebranding Rebrand: Jaguar Rebrand and More⁠⁠
⁠⁠>> Ep. 42 Brand New Year: Resolutions for a Healthier Brand and Business⁠⁠
⁠⁠>> Ep. 14 Theater of Brand: Story, Script, Performance⁠⁠
⁠⁠About Motif Brands: MotifBrands.com
...more
22min
January 15, 2025Shot Glass: Domino’s Slice of Genius, UGG gets Ugly with Rebrand Lawsuit
What do pizza and Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed have in common?
Did you know there are two UGG brands? Which uggs do you have?
>> Get the Award-Winning Book (Brandy): Amazon
Along with the news of the UGG rebrand this Brandy Shot also covers a genius brand move by Domino’s Pizza that turned heads on social media. In this episode of Brandy, Reilly Newman and Scott Saunders dive into how Domino’s creatively leveraged a beloved video game franchise to captivate audiences and boost brand engagement.
Discover the lessons your business can learn from this campaign, including:
How unexpected associations can make your brand stand out.

The art of aligning with your audience’s passions to create meaningful connections.

Why creativity and cultural relevance are vital for marketing success.

Practical takeaways to apply to your own brand’s strategy.
Listen in to uncover the branding magic behind this brilliant move and how you can infuse similar creativity into your marketing. Cheers!
Related Top Episodes:
⁠>> Ep.38 Rebranding Rebrand: Jaguar Rebrand and More⁠
⁠>> Ep. 42 Brand New Year: Resolutions for a Healthier Brand and Business⁠
⁠>> Ep. 14 Theater of Brand: Story, Script, Performance⁠
⁠About Motif Brands: MotifBrands.com
...more
17min
January 07, 2025Small Town Brand: The Human Touch for 2025 and Beyond
Want a better business and brand in 2025? Have a "small town brand mentality."
>>Get the Award-Winning Book(Brandy): Amazon
As technology and AI continue to drive efficiencies, businesses risk losing more of the human element that makes brands truly memorable. In this episode of Brandy, Reilly Newman and Scott Saunders introduce the concept of a "small town mentality" for brands—creating exceptional customer experiences by focusing on empathy, relationships, and community.
Learn why this approach is more than nostalgia—it’s a strategic advantage in 2025 and beyond. Reilly and Scott discuss:
Why treating customers like neighbors, not transactions, sets your brand apart.

The human-to-human connection as a cornerstone of brand loyalty.

How brands can counterbalance technology’s efficiency with emotional resonance.

Real-world examples of businesses thriving with this mindset.

How you can apply this to your business today.
Get ready to reimagine your brand’s customer experience with timeless values and a forward-thinking approach.
Related Top Episodes:
>> Ep.38 Rebranding Rebrand: Jaguar Rebrand and More
>> Ep. 42 Brand New Year: Resolutions for a Healthier Brand and Business
>> Ep. 14 Theater of Brand: Story, Script, Performance
About Motif Brands: MotifBrands.com
...more
24min

FAQs about Brandy:

How many episodes does Brandy have?

The podcast currently has 102 episodes available.