The employer brand is of untold value to corporate reputation. By crafting an employer brand that is not only able to build awareness of a company, but to effectively communicate what it offers to employees – and perh...
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Regional brands damaged by Catalan referendum, says report
While 2017 is over, its many tumultuous events remain fresh in the mind. From disasters to scientific breakthroughs to a move towards global gender equality, perhaps one of the most reported-on events was another refe...
Place branding: perception and reality
Establishing a place brand can help counter the negative perceptions people may have of cities, regions and countries. Amy Sandys discusses the impact a brand can have on tourism, economics, local pride and reputation...
Speedo deals with Lochte's lie
American gold medal swimmer Ryan Lochte’s bizarre behaviour relating to claims he made about being robbed at gunpoint has led to his dismissal by four sponsors, most notably luxury fashion retailer Ralph Lauren and sw...
Black market: Online brand protection
Counterfeit sites and goods are proliferating across several sectors. How can brands protect themselves online from fraudsters, cheats and copycats? Brittany Golob investigates...
Spicing up brand reputation
US-based fast food chain Chipotle, which serves classic Mexican food and grill, is a firm favourite with taco-lovers across America, Canada and the UK. Chipotle has b...
How to repot a brand
Sometimes, like a plant that outgrows its pot, a brand must adapt to accommodate changes to its products or sector. How do organisations faced with this challenge approach rebranding, renaming and repositioning. Emily...
Brand profile: Lego
For Lego, being named most powerful brand in the world is an honour that has been decades in the making. Its intangible assets, relaxed approach to brand and newfound corporate leadership potency aver that everything...
Big brands buy .porn domain
A new development in the quest for brand security online sees companies purchasing potentially harmful new web domain names such as .porn, .sucks and .adult. The new gTLDs will become available on June 1 and brands are already rush...
HSBC crisis latest in bank brand knocks
Despite recent studies listing HSBC among the world’s top-ranking banks in terms of brand value, recent revelations are bound to be destructive. The ongoing tax scandal surrounding HSBC is occurring on an international scale with o...