In this episode, I talk with Shann Biglione. Former Chief strategy officer at media agency Publicis. He recently started his own company called 'Kelp', they help you track 'corporate reputation'. We talk about the role of corporate reputation, brand-building, media, category entry points, and a lot more. Shann has a lot of depth when it comes to media but also a broad understanding of the broader marketing canon.Shann on TwitterThe Overthinkers podcast (highly recommended)If you're interested in learning more about brand strategy research, check out my latest course here. Use PODCASTLTB and get a 20% discount.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letstalkbranding.substack.com

Alan, the company I'm working for. If you're interested in learning more about brand strategy research, check out my latest course here. Use PODCASTLTB and get a 20% discount.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letstalkbranding.substack.com

In this episode, I talk with Zoe Scaman, founder at Bodacious, a strategy studio. We have a deep and interesting conversation about the role of communities in building stronger brands. Zoe has a fresh and nuanced take on things like 'fandom' and the value they can create for brands. Zoe on TwitterIf you're interested in learning more about brand strategy research, check out my latest course here. Use PODCASTLTB and get a 20% discount.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letstalkbranding.substack.com

In this episode, I talk with Shireen Smith, author of 'Brand tuned, The new rules of branding, strategy and intellectual property'. Shireen is an IP lawyer that specializes in branding. She has been advocating for deeper relations between the fields of IP and branding and I subscribe to this idea. The role of distinctiveness is both legally and strategically essential in brand-building.We talk about:Intellectual property and its relationship to brandingTrademarks, copyright, and patentsShireen's book, Brand tunedDifferentiation and distinctivenessIf you're interested in learning more about brand strategy research, check out my latest course here. Use PODCASTLTB and get a 20% discount.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letstalkbranding.substack.com

In this episode, we chat with Andy Nairn, author of 'Go luck yourself' and founder of Lucky Generals, an advertising agency. We talk about the huge role of 'luck' in branding, marketing, and business. Andy has found some great ways to leverage luck and challenge traditional thinking. I highly recommend reading the book. Some links:The agency: Lucky GeneralsThe book: Go luck yourselfIf you're interested in learning more about brand strategy research, check out my latest course here. Use PODCASTLTB and get a 20% discount.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letstalkbranding.substack.com

In this episode, I talk with Naeiri Zargarian, a strategy director at Interbrand. We take a deep dive into the 'Best global brands report for 2021' and what we can learn from it. We talk about some specific brands but also overall trends and the future. Here's the report if you want to dive inConnect with Naeri on LinkedInIf you're interested in learning more about brand strategy research, check out my latest course here. Use PODCASTLTB and get a 20% discount.    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letstalkbranding.substack.com

In this episode, I chat with Faisal Siddiqui, founder of Creative business company and former strategy director at Prophet. Faisal and his colleagues recently released a fascinating white paper in which he lays down some of the fundamentals of how to build a big brand on a small budget. We go deep into the tactics but also talk about the broader picture and market dynamics. It's a very cool ride so buckle up! Check out the deck hereFaisal on LinkedInFaisal on TwitterIf you're interested in learning more about brand strategy research, check out my latest course here. Use PODCASTLTB and get a 20% discount.   This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letstalkbranding.substack.com

In this episode, I talk with marketing director Tiara Puglisi and creative director Laural Stark from the 'the Sims', a brand owned by EA electronics. We talk about their fascinating jobs at this legacy brand, and how to keep on building on it. We talk about the world of gaming and how it converges with marketing. It's a very fun chat so I bet you'll enjoy it! You can find Laurel en Tiara on Twitter!https://twitter.com/tiarapuglisihttps://twitter.com/tiarapuglisiThis episode is sponsored by Latana, the AI-powered brand tracking tool.If you are interested in the brand strategy research course mentioned in the show, go check out the course here and get a free chapter.  Subscribe to the newsletter here to stay updated on new courses and products. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letstalkbranding.substack.com

In this solo episode I take a deep, therapeutic dive into the fears we have as strategists. I discuss things like the imposter syndrome, niching, T-shaped profiles, and how to cross the valley of despair.  Here are the 7 fears:I'm not good enoughIn over my headImposter syndromeJust be a designerCounter: CLients are happy - Creative recognitionI don't really understandThere are other strategists out there, the big boys, that really do itEvery day new knowledge, frameworks, rebatesTotaly different opinionsBranding and marketing folkI have an inquisitive nature, so I want to get the full thingCounter: Crossing the Mount stupid - Valley of despair - Slope of enlightened - Dunning kruger effectI'm in the wrong marketI work with small brandsThe big brands aren't really my cup of teaFMCG space - vs B2B space?Counter: Seeing what works across markets is really interesting, ads breadthI'm a jack of all tradesCan you really be a strategist and designerCan you really understand the full scope of marketing branding?Counter: T-shapedIt doesn't really matterIn execution, things happen the way they happenLot's of research just floating around in space, no trajectoryIt's the excessive stuff that gets you thereI'm doing this for meI want to sound smart, ego talkingJust get down to workTaking the time to take a step back has valueI'm learning from the wrong peopleMaybe my heroes are wrong? This episode is sponsored by Latana, the AI-powered brand tracking tool.If you are interested in the brand strategy research course mentioned in the show, go check out the course here and get a free chapter.  Subscribe to the newsletter here to stay updated on new courses and products. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letstalkbranding.substack.com

In this episode, I talk with a personal hero, Paul Feldwick. Paul is the author of game-changing books 'The anatomy of Humbug' and 'Why does the pedlar sing?'. His views on advertising and brand-building are truly unique. The power of 'fame' and entertainment is something that is often ignored in a world where we want to do 'serious' stuff. Paul brings us back to the true origins of branding, the circus. Paul's websiteThis episode is sponsored by Latana, the AI-powered brand tracking tool.If you are interested in the brand strategy research course mentioned in the show, go check out the course here and get a free chapter.  Subscribe to the newsletter here to stay updated on new courses and products. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letstalkbranding.substack.com