Be distinctive. Be meaningful. Be consistent. A #healthybrand has a distinctive brand identity – naming and architecture; visual, verbal, sensorial and behavioural identity – that reflects what you stand for and is consistently represented across everything you are say and do. So that people can easily find your brand amongst the clutter, associate meaning and […]
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A #healthybrand has a compelling brand idea that reflects and speaks to the consumer, as much as it is about the brand. ‘Don’t hold back’ drives everything the Jeep brand is, says and does – from its cars to its customer service to its comms. It also talks about the consumer ‘not holding back’ and its
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In a world where we’re overloaded with choice and bombarded with 1000s of messages across a proliferation of media channels, alignment of people and brands is key for healthy business results. Gallup research indicates that when consumers are aligned with a brand they give it twice as much share of wallet vs those not aligned. A
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The #healthybrand consistently engages customers, employees and key stakeholders throughout your continuous strategic planning process. Two key points: 1) involve all audiences to make sure you’re seeing your brand from all sides; getting people involved up front means you can cover off any issues before they arise and they’ll be naturally more engaged for implementation; facilitates building
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Companies with highly engaged workforces outperform their peers by 147% in earning per share. Yet 87% of employees are not engaged at work. Source: Gallup Research That means 13% of employees are engaged vs a benchmark of 75% – a whole 62% to bring over to the healthy side! Massive opportunity for brands to gain momentum
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‘In 2017 companies need to focus on delivering a strong purpose and understand how the experience touches customers and employees alike’ Tom Adams, FutureBrand. We must be onto something! Read the full article here https://www.marketingweek.com/2016/07/22/google-has-the-most-scope-for-future-growth-but-apple-tops-the-latest-futurebrand-ranking/
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We’re a nostalgic fan of the iconic Hills Hoist, one of the foundation products of Hills Home Living – having grown up with, swung around on and then swung my little brother and sister around on in their baby swings whilst we hung the washing out for mum. Hours of entertainment earning double pocket money for doing
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Brand reputation is increasingly important for recruiting employees. http://www.cmo.com.au/article/603165/report-shows-brand-reputation-attracts-aussie-job-seekers/ As word of mouth is the most trusted source of information, leading companies are activating employees as brand ambassadors and giving them the tools to communicate the right messages about your brand. The key to authenticity is a strong employer brand. Who better to share the real love for
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Employees are the most powerful force together yet unpredictable in their individuality. That’s why we work with your employees – as well as your customers – to understand their values and needs, perceptions and experiences to build the brand. Then again working with your employees and customers for engagement in the brand to activate it.
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People are naturally drawn towards businesses, brands and people with similar or complementary values. The challenge is that we all too often listen to our head and heart before our gut, our natural instinct. Which means you’re listening to external influences instead of your own internal ones. That’s why it’s so important to define your
