Category Archives: Brand Strength

Good Brand Spokes Figures

After reading my previous blog entry, you’re probably thinking I’m a raging cynic. However as opinionated as I am about terrible brand campaigns, I am equally passionate about the positively awesome ones. Many ad campaigns fly under the radar because … Continue reading

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Bad Brand Spokes Figures

Lately, I can’t stop thinking about good, bad and sometimes ugly brand spokes figures in today’s media. Some of my favorite ad campaigns are smoother than your very best wingman. However, I’ve observed a few commercials that offer up some … Continue reading

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Branding Is About Winning

If you think branding is about flashy logos, being trendy and unquantifiable results, you are dead wrong. Branding is about winning, producing tangible results and reaching both your personal and corporate goals. Here are a few qualifiers on which you … Continue reading

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Protecting and Defending your Brand: Preparation is Key

Today’s economic climate and growing market competition create major challenges for businesses of any size.  As business pressures mount, it is proven that stronger brands have better success weathering storms.  Being able to differentiate, demonstrate value and cultivate meaningful relationships … Continue reading

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Brand New Stuff

I went shopping for a new phone the other day. I gravitated immediately to the iPhones and Blackberries. Then I moved down the line to the other phones with names I hadn’t heard of, but I had heard of the … Continue reading

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“Standing out in a crowd” – Brand Champions at work

I’ve noticed even in my own every day purchases that my buying habits have changed. New price points or repeated advertising messages entice me to try a new brand. Before I knew it, my brand loyalty had changed. Strangely even … Continue reading

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Gather ‘Round Everyone

Not many of you know, but Michael Doyle participates in various speaking engagements all around Colorado. As a brand strategist, Michael speaks on a variety of topics including: Building Brands that Drive Revenue, 10 Steps to Building an Effective Brand, … Continue reading

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Re-Birth of a Classic Surf Brand Icon

As it officially becomes summer and the swimsuit suit season arrives, let’s look at a rebirth of a classic surf brand icon. To begin, I must explain a little about my background. I grew up about a mile from the … Continue reading

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