Ask Em Anything – April 2023

In our first Ask-Em-Anything open door session, we covered a range of brand and marketing questions from a diverse group of industries. 03:31 – How ...
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Vision, Mission And Values: so much more than marketing mega-babble!

Anyone who knows us, knows that we HATE marketing jargon. (In fact you’ll rarely hear the word ‘marketing’ around here!) However there are three words ...
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8-point checklist: is your brand walking the walk?

Brands have come a long way from the flash campaigns and  mammoth media budgets of the eighties and nineties. Today, the value of your brand ...
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Deconstructing branding: A holistic approach, not just a snazzy logo

When I say the words ‘brand’ or ‘branding’ what is the first thing that comes to mind? If I had to guess, I would say ...
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The biggest marketing mistake you’re making

Yesterday a super-smart person asked me a super-smart question.  ‘Em,’ she said. ‘What is the BIGGEST MARKETING MISTAKE SMEs make?’ And it’s funny she asked, ...
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Are you a human brand?

Think about the brands you love the best. What kind of relationships do they have with their customers?  I’d be prepared to bet my favourite ...
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Does your Elevator Pitch pass the ambush test?

Elevator Pitch. Barbecue Pitch. Whatever McGregor Pitch. You name it. It wins the award for Silliest Marketing Jargon, but truth is, your Elevator Pitch is ...
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