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2 September 2024, Brand performance
I'm a fan of artificial intelligence. That's why I ask myself: when will brands finally wake up? When will they realise what's coming? These are my five AI hacks for brand managers so that they don't experience an AI knockout.
12 August 2024, Tourism brands
A deep engagement with Gen Z is essential for the tourism industry. Their preferences and decisions will shape the future of vacation and travel offerings, as well as the way tourism brands interact with guests. Those who do not understand their brand and product risk falling into unconvincing and ineffective actionism across all channels. In collaboration with the Dutch trend consultancy TrendsActive, we have developed 4 recommendations for a tourism industry with a future.
5 August 2024, Brand communication
Does AI threaten content quality? Not if we use sharp thinking, humanity and the brand as a basis. Convenience and blind faith in technology are dangerous. We have to be strict with ourselves.
23 July 2024, Outdoor industry
The outdoor industry is currently facing completely new challenges. Supply and demand are completely out of balance. According to a recent survey, global spending on sports equipment has fallen by 40%. The purchasing boom of the coronavirus years has led to a certain degree of market saturation. We show 3 ways out of the crisis.
27 May 2024, Brand extension
The point of sale (PoS) is one of the most contested and difficult touchpoints for brands. How do companies manage to excel there? Supported by current neuro-research, we now know: It only works with a lot of patience. Or, to put it another way: consistency is more important at the PoS than volume.
18 April 2024, Interview
The British royal family is probably the most famous family business in the world - and one of the best-known brands. What can other family businesses learn from them? What should they bear in mind when it comes to brand management in order to be successful? That's what this article is about.
26 February 2024, Retail brands
Der Point of Sale (PoS) ist einer der meistumkämpften und schwierigsten Touchpoints für Marken. Wie gelingt es Unternehmen, dort zu brillieren? Unterstützt durch aktuelle Neuroforschung wissen wir jetzt: Das gelingt nur mit viel Geduld. Oder, anders ausgedrückt: Konsistenz ist am PoS wichtiger als Lautstärke.
12 February 2024, Brand management
The British royal family is probably the most famous family business in the world - and one of the best-known brands. What can other family businesses learn from them? What should they bear in mind when it comes to brand management in order to be successful? That's what this article is about.
20 November 2023, Pricing
In pricing, it is not just the functional facts that count, but also feelings. For this reason: when emotions are involved, people perceive an offer as exceptional and are willing to pay more. Successful pricing therefore requires the systematic use of emotions. We show how this works.
13 November 2023, Marketing efficiency
We provide marketers and brand managers with strong arguments to help them avoid budget cuts.
6 November 2023, Essay
It seems absurd - but especially in these times of crisis, in which we have to act ever more flexibly, we need one thing above all: unwavering, stoic continuity. It gives companies the strength they need for all the sprints that are demanded of them in large numbers. Continuity promotes speed and flexibility, even if this seems contradictory at first. Read our recommendations for action.
9 October 2023, M&A
Mergers & acquisitions have a problem: of the 50,000 or so that take place every year, only 20 to 30% work. So there is considerable potential for optimization. We show you how you can use the brand as a booster for M&A.
24 July 2023, Internal Branding
If you want to make your company sustainable, you must never forget your employees. One thing is clear: without them, you won't succeed. We will show you the things you need to pay attention to.
12 December 2022, Brand attractiveness
When does it make sense to do a rebranding, and when should you stay away from it and consider a repositioning instead? We give you 8 good reasons that justify a new brand name – and 8 reasons against it.
4 October 2022, Brand attractiveness
There are lots of reasons why a company may need to change its prices – perhaps due to inflation, changes in the supply chain or a different production method. If it uses its brand to do it, the chances of success improve. We’ll show you how it’s done.
19 May 2022, Tourism brands
The current pervasive staff shortages are an enormous burden on the tourism industry. However, for operations with a distinctive employer brand that attracts suitable personnel, the odds are not at all bad. How do you develop such an employer brand? A brief introduction.
4 April 2022, Fashion brands
What does the future of fashion retail look like and how should it prepare? I spoke to expert Tjeerd van der Zee about this. He doesn't sugarcoat anything and speaks plainly. And he shows which direction retailers should take.
23 November 2021, Cosmetic industry
The natural cosmetics industry is thinking too small. It risks being overtaken by cosmetics companies and start-ups. Because they too have discovered the growth potential of cosmetics without chemicals and artificiality.
6 September 2021, Digital Brand Management
Algorithms are a key factor of success in brand management these days. In the digital world, artificial intelligence decides which brands are noticed and which are overlooked. What can you do?
26 July 2021, Brand development
As brand consultants, we continuously run into massive prejudices when it comes to the meaning of the brand. High time to debunk the most common ones. We respond to the ten most frequent misunderstandings—for all those who care about brands as much as we do.
For the third time in a row, we have been recognised as a top management consultancy by business magazine FOCUS in 2023. Once again this year, the excellent performance and memorable expertise of our consultants was recognised by both clients and colleagues.
We are delighted with this appreciation and would like to thank our clients and colleagues.