Three days ago, Disney+ – the much-anticipated streaming service offered by the entertainment powerhouse – launched in the US, Canada and the Netherlands. With rollouts still to come across Australia, New Zealand and Europe,...
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Opinion: The art of FMCG brand architecture
Just like its more widely understood sibling – physical architecture – brand architecture is all about making things work. It’s about helping our brains to rapidly decode brands and products. And it’s about using design to en...
Big leagues: Brand and reputation in the biggest sports on earth
The brand of a sports league can help build the reputation for the sport itself. How do leagues approach branding, licensing and business growth through design? Hassan Butt investigates...
Opinion: What impact do acquisitions have on brand architecture?
The rationale behind most high-profile acquisitions is usually evident – to bolster technological capabilities, integrate vertically or expand into new categories, among them. How do these acquisitions fit into a company's ex...
Love is in the air for major romance publisher
Love is in the air this Valentine’s Day. Perennial publisher of romance novels, dating back to 1908, Mills & Boon has now become a major e-book player as well. The shift to digital, and the growing trend toward modern romance...
Opinion: The benefits of brand architecture
How can brands best manage their brand architectures to ensure commercial gain and as stronger brand? Anthony Cox discusses the value of a clear brand architecture As brands seek...
Opinion: What does Microsoft's acquisition of LinkedIn mean for the two brands?
Earlier this week, one of the biggest online acquisitions of the decade was announced. In a surprise move, Microsoft confirmed it would invest a huge $26bn in purchasing business-based social network LinkedIn – a move describ...
University challenges
Universities have to ensure that any brand updates or rebrands are communicated with their many stakeholder groups to avoid the risk of a poor reception. How can universities best approach a change in brand? Amy Sandys invest...
Informa Business Intelligence branches off into sub-brands
Informa's Business Intelligence division is undergoing changes to its brand architecture, rebranding and regrouping its products and services to reflect its sector specialisms. T...