Founded in 1971 as a mountaineering and sporting equipment company, but with 71% of customers now living in cities, it was time for the Mountain Equipment Co-op to change. Emily Andrews reports on the newly-minted MEC...
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Brand strategy in Asia-Pacific
There are so many components to a successful brand strategy that it can be difficult for branding professionals to ensure that they are abreast of industry trends. Me...
Spotlight on Caleres
Corporate shoe company Caleres looked to its heritage to pave the way into the future. Brittany Golob reports on the shoes, style and photo shoot of the new brand Whe...
Social climbers: Luxury fashion insights
For luxury brands, social media is less about consumer-oriented marketing than it is about building a brand and engaging audiences in a long- term brand experience. Brittany Golob examines social insights in the luxur...
Opinion: 'Antifragile' employer brands – The diverse solution
Human resources faces a big question: how much does a company want or need a homogenous culture (and a rigid definition of it)? In one corner, there are the the cultu...
Kenco trains future farmers
Kenco’s Coffee vs Gangs project, in the heart of Honduras, has reached its final stage. The scheme trained young people to become coffee farmers and business owners,...
Opinion: “Building trust through brand communications will support and promote the business’ strategy”
In today's world, singular employee satisfaction isn't enough. Employee's seek emotional commitment and guidance throughout their journeys while employers expect everyone internally to be aligned to the company's vision and values....
The paradox of the millennial brand
The word ‘millennials’ is one that is often bandied about too readily among marketers, but grouping such a wide and diverse group of people under one term can be problematic....
Football League renamed
The rebranding of the Football League will include a new name, English Football League. The new title, which will come into use at the conclusion of the current seaso...
Opinion: "Why is strong brand positioning critical?
On 8 November, the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Financial Cooperation Conference opened in London, convening more than 400 government, business and academic leaders from 22 Asian and European countries. Delegates shared...