Another week, another massive private equity deal in the accounting industry. This time it’s Sorren, a brand new firm...
Mike Jones
Why Creating a Professional Services Firm Sub-Brand Is Usually a Terrible Idea
… and the one scenario where it might actually make sense An accounting firm marketer recently contacted me about a...
Before the Ink Dries: How Accounting Marketers Can Lead Through M&A
I’ve been through several merger and acquisition (M&A) deals and private equity investments over the years. As a...
The Jaguar “Rebrand”: How to Alienate People and Lose Customers
After watching the Jaguar rebrand unfold, I have one question: When did depth charging your brand identity become a...
Why 7UP’s Recent “Rebrand” Wasn’t (and What Authentic Rebranding Is)
After seeing 7-Up's recent rebrand, I have to ask: when did changing your logo and packaging become synonymous with...
3 Ways That Branding BOOSTS your Business’s BOTTOM LINE
When professional services marketers talk about brand, they often focus on visuals, websites, and messaging. But many firm...
Bag Charges and Brand Changes: Is This the End of the Southwest Brand?
The Southwest brand just abandoned one of its most distinctive promises after maintaining it for 60 years. The airline that...
The 3 Core Principles of AI-Assisted Brand Building
I've written extensively about AI in marketing, from questioning when professional services firms should trust AI content...