August 2013 09
Apple Seed Innovation
Posted By : Michael Giardina
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A biological study on animal behavior observed that “when a territory holder is challenged by a rival, the owner almost always wins the contest.” The study furthermore revealed that, “animals, including people, fight harder to

August 2012 06
The Precautionary Principle of Marketing
Posted By : Michael Giardina

In 1999 there was a meeting of prestigious environmentalists and academics promoting a theory of thought around environmental policymaking called “The Precautionary Principle”. In its strictest sense, and broken down to its most basic tenet,

April 2011 11
Dimensions of Compatibility
Posted By : Jeff Boron

How does a brand make the transition from merely being well thought of to becoming beloved by its customers? Is it just about creating a great product or service, or does it

December 2010 24
How To Drive Sustainable Brand Engagement…
Posted By : Matt Simpson

"Engagement" is the magic word when it comes to fan retention, something many brands struggle with because they lack interesting and appropriate content, consumer trust, or the wherewithal to listen and respond to the conversation

December 2010 21
Why More Brands Are Joining Facebook…
Posted By : Matt Simpson

It's no secret: if you want to connect with consumers, especially that valuable 18-34 demographic, you had better be online. While many of us are still in the habit of considering Google the be-all end-all

April 2010 08
Fantastic and Sustainable Design!
Posted By : Thomas Gilmore

One Industrial Design Student’s Vision of the Future File this one under the heading of “I wish I had thought of this.” Industrial design student Andrew Kim, of College for Creative Studies, has created an innovative

February 2010 17
What Can We Learn from Vancouver?
Posted By : Jeannie Chan

Branding Lessons from the Olympic Games Behind every Olympian is a story of sweat, blood and tears. Behind every brand is a history of late nights and skipped meals. There are as many failed brands

February 2010 16
People Love Brands, But Do Brands Love People?
Posted By : Thomas Gilmore

Marc Gobé Updates Emotional Branding CPG Branding and Marketing Forum Member and industry hero of mine, Marc Gobé has recently updated his bestselling book, Emotional Branding. The revised edition includes the innovative branding and design pioneer’s winning

January 2010 09
Farewell to a Canadian Branding Icon
Posted By : Rhonda Page

Don Watt, 1936 – 2009 Don passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Wednesday December 23, 2009 at age 73. He was a true leader in our industry throughout North America and made his mark on