Your clients are pushing back on fees more than they used to. Repeat business feels less predictable. You’re seeing more...
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Tempted by Taylor Swift(nomics)? The Case for Caution for Professional Services Brands
More than 100 brands changed their social media logos to glittery orange when Taylor Swift announced her latest album....
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...
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...
Ten AI Use Commandments for Marketers: Protecting Your Brand’s Soul from AI Temptations
A few months back, I wrote about why AI won't save your B2B marketing. The post sparked a few conversations with some of my...
When Should Professional Services Firms Trust AI Content in their Marketing?
I recently had a conversation with our creative team about AI content generation that made me think about what we risk...









