Seeing the Artist Behind the Brand

If art is the skill to construct an image of aesthetic quality by combining various elements to create the final piece, then everyone has this creative/expressive aptitude. This is manifest by our daily act of putting together various articles of clothing to create one expression of our selves. Yet this will not make all of us artists.   If art is the trained and honed skill to create such works of beauty, th

Sustainability is More Than a Marketing Tool

Failure, and How Some Brands Walked Right into It

Some brands manage to find success in their fields, despite the odds. For example, even after the disaster known as ME, Microsoft still dominates the operating system market, with its share only barely being chipped away by rivals like Linux and Mac OS. Some companies have brands that stand out because of their ability to deliver quality consistently – think of all the European wineries that are still in operatio

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Tools and the Toolmaker

Why People Buy What They Buy

Marketers spend millions each year determining why people buy what they buy, studying the subconscious needs and cravings of consumers. Early studies came up with a number of reasons that are addressed the most. The first is that people buy products for emotional security. For example, there are people who buy air conditioners not for the temperature control but for the fact that they do not want to keep their wind

What Every Business Owner should Know about Office Equipment Financing

Are you currently revising your plans on the physical office you are about to build? Have you decided on the kind of furniture and innovative pieces of equipment to purchase? Office equipment is basically comprised of furniture—a couch and a center table to be placed in the receiving area, tables and ergonomic chairs as workstations, fax, phone system, computers, and so on. All of these are necessary to boost you

Is Sponsorship a Powerful Marketing Strategy?

In the US, sponsorship is making a name in the world of marketing. While it can only be seen on trade shows, this kind of marketing is starting to unfold. Business owners that have already used this type of marketing strategy can attest to wide range of opportunities, such as boosting your company’s image and credibility. The reason why sponsorship is dominant in trade shows is that not everyone is aware of the p

What Good Logos Mean for your Brand

When people think of the word “brand”, the first thing that comes to mind is usually the brand’s logo. Companies can spend millions of dollars refreshing a brand, with the most visible change being the logo. Just think of Holiday’s Inn’s recent rebranding, capped by a newly designed logo adorning the front of renovated hotels. As the very face and identity of the brand, the importance