Category: Brand
Rock Stars of Content Marketing
October 9, 2015
Beyond coffee, Starbucks is a powerhouse in content marketing. Starbucks’ commitment to comfort, community and consistency — across its 21,000 stores and its content — have ignited the brand’s popularity and global dominance. In the 2014 video Meet Me at Starbucks, the coffee giant tells its brand story by letting its customers tell their own […]
Video’s Killing It as a Marketing Star
August 19, 2015
To boost marketing ROI, engagement and conversion, a growing number of companies are wisely turning to video. Last month, YouTube surpassed cable TV networks for viewership, proving the irrefutable power of video. Consider the facts: 70% of marketing professionals say video converts better than any other medium 65% of executives have visited a vendor’s website […]
Stretch Your Marketing Budget
September 9, 2014
Want to market your company without spending money? You can make your marketing efforts more flexible by approaching the media to share your story with a broad audience. The media sector is insatiable, always hungry for good stories. So, using the media is the marketing equivalent of doing downward dog, energizing and strengthening your brand […]
5 Ways to Tell Your Company’s Story
July 29, 2014
Everybody loves a good story. Effective stories have the power to help your business stand out among rivals, engage prospects, win over investors, inspire employees and earn customer loyalty. That’s because stories are more memorable than straight facts, and they engage the audience’s head and heart. Here are five creative ways to tell your business’ […]
A (Canadian) Branding Exercise
July 1, 2014
Branding is more important than ever in business, as brands convey consistent quality, credibility and experience. Brands establish an emotional connection and can build value. In honour of Canada Day, we’ll examine a patriotic brand, Molson Canadian beer. Molson Canadian stands out from all the other domestic and foreign beer brands by relying on its […]
7 Ways to Build Brand Trust
November 12, 2013
How well trusted is your brand? Brand trust is a competitive advantage, as it increases revenue, brand loyalty and positive word of mouth. It can even strengthen your bonds with employees and customers. At its core, trust is all about communication. Here are 7 ways to strengthen brand trust: Deliver your brand promise: Meet consumers’ […]