What’s in a slogan? – the dos and don’ts of company taglines

Think Different – a bad use of grammar, and perhaps the most effective slogan of the 21st century. Apple, on the back of innovative products, exceptional marketing and this simple, two-word slogan, has become one of the most valuable companies in the world with legions of devoted customers. But what is it that separates a good slogan from a meaningless tagline? And…
Communicating a brand: from imagination to reality

Communicating with customers is an essential activity for any business, but in order to communicate effectively, you first need to know your brand identity. How do you want to portray yourself to customers? How do you want to be perceived? The challenge of formulating a brand identity, and maintaining it, can be an arduous one. But by defining your identity and communicating…
Beer, bibles and boycotts: The Coopers debacle

Recent news headlines were dominated by a curious incident involving Australia’s largest family brewer, Coopers, the Bible Society and an awkward seven minute video featuring two Liberal party politicians. Coopers had partnered with the Bible Society to produce a run of 10,000 commemorative cans celebrating the society’s 200th anniversary. Following this, the Bible Society produced a video debate between openly gay Liberal…