Tune in as we explore the transformative role of insights in branding and marketing with subject matter expert, Chris Kocek. 

Our conversation begins with Kocek sharing his journey and the motivation behind his new book, "Any Insights Yet?”, which aims to revolutionize our understanding of insights in business.

Kocek delves into the essence of what constitutes a true insight, differentiating it from mere observations, data, and trends. He emphasizes the rarity and power of genuine insights, providing examples to illustrate his points. 

Our discussion further explores effective strategies for uncovering insights, including helpful data points and methods to bring order to the often chaotic process of insight discovery.

Plus, practical advice on presenting insights to clients, ensuring they are impactful and persuasive. 

Tune in and uncover genuine insights.

We're diving deep into the realm of BIG Brand Ideas – those game-changing, magnetic forces that breathe life into brands and propel them to greatness.

Join your hosts, the dynamic duo of branding, Matt Davies and Jacob Cass, as they unravel the mysteries behind these mighty ideas. It's a rollercoaster of insights, anecdotes, and aha moments!

Discover what it takes to craft a brand idea so compelling, it becomes a rallying cry that unites, excites, and drives your brand to new heights. But beware – these gems are not just lying around waiting to be found; they're hidden treasures that demand a masterful touch.

Feast your ears on real-world examples from major brands that have harnessed the power of BIG ideas, and get ready to have your mind blown. Matt and Jacob will also share their own experiences, giving you an exclusive peek into the art of unlocking big ideas for clients.

By the end of this electrifying episode, you'll be armed with the knowledge and inspiration to supercharge your brand-building process. Don't miss out – tune in now and let the sparks of BIG Brand Ideas ignite your brand's future! 🔥🚀

When collaboratively building a brand, how does a strategist balance both the facilitation of workshops and the task of creating the strategy 🤔.

What are the key challenges? How can they be overcome? This is the topic of this value-packed episode.

As a workshop ExperienceDesigner and facilitator known for her work with the Butter and Miro Communities and as a brand strategist working with global teams Rachel Davis is a bit of a unicorn.

In this episode, we tuck into the very real challenges of the strategist+facilitator with practical tips, tricks, and ideas shared from the outset. Rachel shares experiences and ideas gleaned from her 10+ years as a practitioner in this space. Not to be missed.

Join us and Hamish Smyth as we unravel the crucial role of brand guidelines in achieving brand consistency, recognition, and trust.

We’ll explore the key elements of successful guidelines and gain insights from renowned brands, plus learn how to avoid common pitfalls and create brand guidelines that people actually use.

Plus, we introduce the ground-breaking "Standards" tool transforming brand guidelines for the better.

This episode is a must-listen for all seeking branding excellence!

Our guest today is the esteemed Professor Jenni Romaniuk, an expert in marketing and consumer behaviour from the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute for Marketing Science.

In this episode, we explore the significance of distinctiveness in branding and its role in a brand's success. Jenni shares key elements for building distinctive brands and provides examples of distinctive brand assets.

We also delve into the concept of differentiation and its importance in establishing a brand's competitive edge with Jenni offering insights into how distinctiveness and differentiation work together to drive brand growth.

Tune in to this enlightening episode of JUST Branding and gain expert knowledge from Professor Jenni Romaniuk's extensive experience in the world of marketing science and consumer behaviour.

Join us as we sit down with marketing strategist, Ian Barnard, and delve into the world of brand performance and its distinction from performance marketing, exploring the positioning process (4Cs) and the significance of creating future demand.

Ian shares valuable insights on how small brands can grow when competing against larger market leaders and highlights the most common advertising mistakes made by small brands.

Tune in to learn how brand marketing can facilitate profitable scaling and discover the 2-4-5 framework for effective full-funnel advertising.

We also discuss digital marketing mistakes that damage brands and uncover strategies for positioning brands to become the top-of-mind choice.

Don’t miss this insightful conversation that will level up your brand & marketing expertise, no matter your level.

Mastering Brand Building in a Regulated World: Insights from the Brilliant Terri Goldstein!

🎙️ Calling all business owners and marketers operating in regulated environments like finance or medical! This episode is tailor-made for you. Join us as we delve into the extraordinary mind of Terri Goldstein, a visionary strategist and design expert, whose unwavering commitment to brands has spanned decades.

🏢 Step into the captivating realm of brand creation amidst regulations, where Terri unveils her groundbreaking methods and invaluable experiences in the medical field. Discover how she skillfully guides customers to 'way-find' and effortlessly navigate through her Shelf Sight Sequence, tapping into our innate ability to perceive colors, shapes, and symbols.

🌟 Brace yourself for a deep dive into the core challenges encountered in regulated spaces and Terri's ingenious solutions. Uncover the pivotal role distinctive assets play as strategic drivers and gain invaluable insights on how to conquer the unique hurdles faced by brand builders operating in regulated environments.

✨ Don't miss out on this dynamic conversation packed with wisdom and inspiration. Tune in now and revolutionize your brand-building game in the world of regulations!

Frederick Ost and Erik Kockum of SNASK join us to discuss how to build culture, and along the way our conversation diverts into a myriad of topics including creativity, empathy, philosophy, and of course, branding.

We discuss how their agency SNASK approaches brand building, the key to creativity, how to create a culture of trust and creativity, as well as how leading with vulnerability and empathy can give you an edge in the industry.

LinkedIn is one of the most powerful platforms for making business connections and growing your personal brand.

But are you leveraging its power to the full?

Join us in this episode as we are joined by LinkedIn expert, Mike Roberts, to dig deep into how to use LinkedIn to grow your personal brand for success.

Together we review how LinkedIn can help you build a powerful personal brand and what you need to do to ensure your LinkedIn profile is in tip-top condition for success.

We also get Mike's top tips on how to use the platform, how video is the next big thing, and what you can do right now to bring awareness to your brand. Not to be missed!

Dan White is a branding consultant and author of "The Smart Branding Book" and has over 30 years of experience in marketing and branding.

In this episode, we discuss the latest thinking and methods for brand building including the rarely discussed area of uncovering insights and measuring brand, with successful examples.

We highlight how insights and measurement can be used together to create successful branding campaigns, and discuss how to adjust and improve branding strategies over time.

Lastly, we touch on emerging trends in branding and how branding may evolve in the future.