Solving for B°

Artificial intelligence is the latest hot topic in nearly every industry, which means there are all sorts of exciting opportunities to innovate in branding and marketing. In this episode of the podcast, Chris is joined by BrandExtract VP of Technology Donovan Buck, Chairman Jonathan Fisher and CEO Bo Bothe to discuss some of the ways AI may shake up the market for brands and what their top priorities should be.

In today's highly commoditized markets where consumers have access to a wide range of products and services, building trust in your brand is crucial for success. And likewise, when that trust is broken, it can spell disaster for your brand and your company. In this episode, Chris sits with Charity, Bo and Jonathan to explore the significance of building trust in B2B brands and what companies can do to cultivate it.

Knowing your audience is half the battle when it comes to leaving a lasting impact with your brand. Customer journey mapping is one tool that can help facilitate that familiarity and keep people coming back when you understand their needs. In this episode, Chris sits with Cynthia, Laura and Jonathan to learn about some of the ways journey mapping helps build empathy with an audience.

In this episode, the team breaks down the basics of inbound marketing and how it's different from outbound marketing. Join Chris, Laura and Taylor as they discuss how inbound marketing helps brands build trust with their audience.

Brand strategy is something we specialize in here at BrandExtract, and it's something we work on every day. But what does it actually look like to build one, and what are the building blocks that make a brand strategy work? Chris, Bo, Cynthia and Charity define what a brand strategy is, why it's important for your brand and overall business, and touch on a few key points about how to build a strong one.

The architecture of your brand has major impacts on the way people perceive it. In this episode, Chris sits down with Charity, Bo and Jonathan to discuss the different brand architecture strategies, and break down the effects they have on your business.

When thinking about a brand, the first thing that comes to mind is typically its logo, colors or mark. Brand visual identities carry an immense amount of importance for building equity and becoming recognizable. In this episode, Chris, Cynthia, Doug and David discuss the building blocks of visual identities and why they matter.

ESG reporting is the new standard for companies who want to manage their risk and communicate their values to their stakeholders. But how can ESG websites take that reporting to the next level? In this episode of Solving for B, we discuss how ESG websites help companies elevate their sustainability reporting and lead the way in data communication.

As technology continues to evolve, brands will need to rethink how they train their employees and grow their business. The question is how do you build an innovative brand 2022? In this episode of Solving for B°, special guest, Tom McDonald, author of “Paving the Way: Innovation, Talent and the Path Forward,” joins our discussion on what it takes to build an innovative brand in 2022. 

It may seem like common sense that your brand’s identity can impact your sales. But how exactly does effective professional and personal branding motivate customers to want to buy? Catherine Brown, founder of ExtraBold Sales, joins us on this episode of Solving for B° as we discuss how brands can position themselves to better communicate what they’re selling.