eicolab: design thinking for business innovation

Branding

First impressions … oh poo!

coke.thumbnail.jpg

Walking off a packed train into this gushing forest of brown liquid is not good! Snapped at Sydney Central station. The same imagery is also available for your enjoyment at other quality locations city-wide.

Is this the first time a Coke ad showed the actual product? As opposed to showing desirable and “valid” people in the throes of enjoying life, with the product…

Brand Branching Workshop

How can a credit union stand out authentically? From the banks, from other credit unions, and from the generic credit union brand?

Book now if you work in the financial services sector and care about branding and differentiation. More info on the workshop brochure. Presented with Swivel: Turn It Around

The Origin of Brands

originofbrands.thumbnail.jpgThe Origin of Brands: Discover the natural laws of product innovation and business survival. By Al and Laura Ries. ISBN 0-06-057014-8.

Categories, not product features, are what matters. Categories will always diverge. Create and own your category to win. Al and Laura draw an interesting parallel between brands and Darwin’s evolution of species. Definitely one to add to your library and refer to often.

Noticeboard

Cubicle CommandoBuy my book - 30% off and free shipping within Australia; 15% off and free shipping worldwide!

flyingsolo.gifAre you a solopreneur doing it on your own? Read my articles on Flying Solo.

squidooicon.gifMy evolving Squidoo lenses summarise the key themes and thinking behind my work.

twitter.jpg Follow me on twitter.

Locations of visitors to this pageVisitor locations: click for details.