Keyword ‘Brand’

Business Practice

A case for rethinking product and brand

by Andrew Swenson

image credit: jhritz

Although I originally submitted a variation of post below as an entry for the Social Business Edge 4×4 Slam, I’m fairly certain the presenters for the event have been picked, and this particular entry wasn’t selected.

That’s okay. It just means I get to share it with you sooner:

Rethinking Product and Brand

Product has historically been branded as a combination of physical properties, supporting service, and symbolic value: the Lexus has leather seats, is covered by a substantial warranty, and perhaps above all else, is a symbol of status.

Guest Post

Guest Post: What are Brandhabits?

by Andrew Swenson
Brandhabits.net by Andy Wright

Brandhabits.net by Andy Wright

A few weeks ago I met Andy Wright (@adwrighty) during #blogchat. After we exchanged a bit of conversation, I asked him to do a guest post to explain how his blog—Brandhabits—came about. Wright’s post is below, a great explanation of the fundamentals of brand and brand habits.

When brainstorming the name for my blog, I wanted to capture a sentiment that I’ve always believed in. Successful brands rely on customers that unconditionally choose them again and again. These brands employ strategies that have become best practice, are in some cases innovative and in some cases common sense.