We all want to have the winning formula. For those going through a rebrand (and in most other competitive environments), it's crucial to know who else is competing. Knowing where you fit among direct and indirect competitors can help you win customers and brand loyalty. Focus Lab's Genina Ramirez reads, "How To Identify Your Competitive Landscape" by brand strategists Jason Garvale and Anna Beyerle Rosen.

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Focus Lab is an established B2B brand agency that believes, without question, that the most successful companies are the ones who invest in branding. Focus Lab creates transformative B2B brands that resonate with their customers and stand out as industry leaders. Through a proven process and a shared commitment to create unforgettable experiences, we develop true partnerships that help B2B brands become their boldest, most original selves.

We frequently encounter people with different definitions of a “rebrand” and a “brand refresh.” At Focus Lab, a rebrand involves significant changes to your brand and is often appropriate when something has shifted within your business, ie. you’re targeting a new customer, breaking into a new market, repositioning, etc. Whereas a refresh is a more of an evolution of your existing brand elements. This week on 10 Minutes On Brand, Focus Lab’s Will Straughn and brand strategist Anna Beyerle Rosen dig deeper into how to think about a rebrand versus brand refresh.  

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Focus Lab is an established B2B brand agency that believes, without question, that the most successful companies are the ones who invest in branding. Focus Lab creates transformative B2B brands that resonate with their customers and stand out as industry leaders. Through a proven process and a shared commitment to create unforgettable experiences, we develop true partnerships that help B2B brands become their boldest, most original selves.

Over a year ago, Focus Lab embarked on a rebrand. As a branding agency that's handled hundreds of rebrands for our clients, we had a lot of thoughts. In this episode of the Debrief, Genina Ramirez sits down with our three partners — Bill Kenney, Erik Reagan, and Will Straughn — to talk through the project, the hurdles we faced, and how everyone's feeling a year out.

Check out our case study to see more and unlock an extended version if you're subscribed to our newsletter: focuslab.agency/FLrebrand

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Focus Lab is an established B2B brand agency that believes, without question, that the most successful companies are the ones who invest in branding. Focus Lab creates transformative B2B brands that resonate with their customers and stand out as industry leaders. Through a proven process and a shared commitment to create unforgettable experiences, we develop true partnerships that help B2B brands become their boldest, most original selves.

Traversing hundreds of clients over 12 years in the branding space, we’ve experienced the mission-critical importance of defining a key leadership role within each rebrand project. At Focus Lab, we call this mission-critical role the “Driver.” Focus Lab's Genina Ramirez reads, "Who's Driving Your Rebrand by Bill Kenney." This article was originally published on BrandersMagazine.com on February 23, 2022. Written by Bill Kenney.

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Focus Lab is an established B2B brand agency that believes, without question, that the most successful companies are the ones who invest in branding. Focus Lab creates transformative B2B brands that resonate with their customers and stand out as industry leaders. Through a proven process and a shared commitment to create unforgettable experiences, we develop true partnerships that help B2B brands become their boldest, most original selves.

It's a special Halloween episode of 10 Minutes on Brand! And what keeps a brand agency up at night? Brand launches gone awry. Focus Lab’s Will Straughn and Bill Kenney discuss some infamous brand launches and how to get through it.  

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The ground rules for 10 Minutes On Brand are simple: we'll discuss one specific subject related to branding but only have 10 minutes to dive deep.

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Focus Lab is an established B2B brand agency that believes, without question, that the most successful companies are the ones who invest in branding. Focus Lab creates transformative B2B brands that resonate with their customers and stand out as industry leaders. Through a proven process and a shared commitment to create unforgettable experiences, we develop true partnerships that help B2B brands become their boldest, most original selves.

Branding is a critical aspect of any business. It’s how you communicate the unique value that your product or service offers to your customers. It’s what makes you stand out from the competition and drives customer loyalty. When done right, branding can make or break a company—especially during an economic downturn when everyone’s spending is down or being more closely scrutinized. Focus Lab's Genina Ramirez reads, "Lead With Your Brand Through A Recession by Will Straughn." This article was originally published on Forbes on July 12, 2022.

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Focus Lab is an established B2B brand agency that believes, without question, that the most successful companies are the ones who invest in branding. Focus Lab creates transformative B2B brands that resonate with their customers and stand out as industry leaders. Through a proven process and a shared commitment to create unforgettable experiences, we develop true partnerships that help B2B brands become their boldest, most original selves.

Locally helps connect local retailers with online shoppers. After roughly seven years in business, the brand had become disjointed and lacked scalability. Focus Lab worked with Locally on their rebrand to prepare them for that next phase of growth. Focus Lab CEO Bill Kenney chats with Locally Founder and CEO Mike Massey about our work together and how the final direction almost didn't make it passed the chopping block.

See more of our work with Locally at locally.com 

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Focus Lab is an established B2B brand agency that believes, without question, that the most successful companies are the ones who invest in branding. Focus Lab creates transformative B2B brands that resonate with their customers and stand out as industry leaders. Through a proven process and a shared commitment to create unforgettable experiences, we develop true partnerships that help B2B brands become their boldest, most original selves.

A recession is the time to buckle down and invest in the foundation of your company—your brand—so you can take full advantage of the brighter skies ahead. Focus Lab's Genina Ramirez reads, "How Your Brand Can Build Resilience During a Recession by Bill Kenney." This article was originally published on Fast Company on August 25, 2022.

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Focus Lab is an established B2B brand agency that believes, without question, that the most successful companies are the ones who invest in branding. Focus Lab creates transformative B2B brands that resonate with their customers and stand out as industry leaders. Through a proven process and a shared commitment to create unforgettable experiences, we develop true partnerships that help B2B brands become their boldest, most original selves.

We speak to many B2B startups in early funding stages, and we hear one question time and time again: “Is now the right time to make the investment in my brand?” Truth be told, there is no prescriptive, one-size-fits-all answer. But we have a few points of consideration to help determine if your organization should invest in branding sooner rather than later. Focus Lab's Dahlia Arado Lilleslåtten reads her article, "Branding Your Early-Stage Venture."

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Focus Lab is an established B2B brand agency that believes, without question, that the most successful companies are the ones who invest in branding. Focus Lab creates transformative B2B brands that resonate with their customers and stand out as industry leaders. Through a proven process and a shared commitment to create unforgettable experiences, we develop true partnerships that help B2B brands become their boldest, most original selves.

This week on 10 Minutes On Brand, Focus Lab’s Will Straughn and brand strategist Haley Bridges chat about brand attributes. Brand attributes are the traits that guide our work towards a true manifestation of our clients’ identities.  

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Focus Lab is an established B2B brand agency that believes, without question, that the most successful companies are the ones who invest in branding. Focus Lab creates transformative B2B brands that resonate with their customers and stand out as industry leaders. Through a proven process and a shared commitment to create unforgettable experiences, we develop true partnerships that help B2B brands become their boldest, most original selves.