Markets are driven by choice. Consumers have so many options that brands that fail to deliver pay dearly for their mistakes. Once business is lost, it’s difficult to regain....
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Branding that tricks the eye for Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation
Apart from his award-winning movies, Leonardo DiCaprio is known for his dedication towards helping environmental causes and his ongoing, dynamic effort to raise awareness regarding those issues. As he says, “The destr...
Branding royalty: the brand value of the British monarchy
It has been a significant few days for Elizabeth II, head of the Commonwealth and Queen of Britain, among other nations. On Monday, an event held by the London office of international finance and marketing firm Brand...
Sweet new beginnings
Confectionery is most often associated with children, perhaps as a treat bought with pocket money or from the sweet shop on a Saturday. Yet, a recent merge of two classic British brands challenges this concept through...
Armed with the forces of a new brand
This year ensures greater growth for the armed forces covenant as Rufus Leonard, a London-based brand development agency, was recently hired by the UK Government to handle the communications and branding of the initia...
Opinion: "Defining moments lead to compelling brand stories"
What does being a storyteller really mean for brands? Thackway McCord says that narrative can translate strategy from abstract intent to tangible action. There’s a lo...
Azerbaijani mobile operator gets fruity rebrand
Nar Mobile, Azerbaijan’s fastest growing mobile operator, has been rebranded Nar by the Landor brand consultancy. The word Nar means pomegranate in Azerbaijani and the fruit has inspired the overall identity. The new logo makes use...
A brand is forever, not just for Christmas
At a breakfast last month, co-hosted with independent creative engagement agency Rufus Leonard, discussing the development of the corporate brand, brand managers shared their thoughts about the modern comms landscape...
Spikes seminar programme announced
Spikes Asia Festival of Creativity has released its seminar programme, a list of the creative communications industry’s leading thinkers and practitioners. The programme details 40 sessions taking place over four days and covers a...
Evolution in east London as Canary Wharf Group rebrands
“The city doesn’t belong to us,” said Sir George Iacobescu at the launch of the Canary Wharf Group’s new brand yesterday morning. He noted that it was the tenants, workers, residents and travellers that brought Canary...