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April Fools Brand Hoaxes: Our Fave Five of 2013

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Every year, countless brands roll out elaborate ‘brand awareness’ pranks on April 1st, launching fake products or campaigns that are so hilariously off-point that consumers can’t seem to get enough. For us, there is nothing better on April Fools’ Day than a brand prank delivered well. So, without further ado, …

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BlackBerry Rebranding is Right for RIM

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Waterloo-based tech firm Research in Motion has made a big leap this week, announcing a full corporate rebranding that will leave them as — very simply — BlackBerry. We applaud them for this decision to undergo a BlackBerry rebranding initiative, because it opens the gates to build a single, relevant brand …

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Naming a Product: Before You Begin

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Your most important marketing tool is your name. Whether it is the name of an organization, or the name of the product, it is the mechanism by which customers gain awareness and recall your offer. In a previous post, we have outlined ten things to consider before embarking on a …

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New Video: Business Tips for a Consistent Brand

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Small and midsize businesses can benefit from creating a consistent brand experience. That starts with having a well thought-out brand strategy — a brand promise, position and personality — that wins space in the customer’s mind. But when business leaders don’t take the extra steps to ensure that their brand …