Making your competitive analysis agile enough for today’s market

Today your competitors can literally come from anywhere. Is your competitive analysis agile enough to keep you ahead?

The definitive A-Z of Challenger Brands

Challenger brands are the future of solid brands. Here’s the definitive A-Z reference for why.

Four Marketing Lessons from the US 2012 Election

The longest, most expensive Presidential campaign in history has important lessons for marketers globally

Subjectivity : The hidden danger in Strategy planning

We’re all subjective beings – but its objectivity that you need when you’re Planning

Has marketing enhanced or tarnished the Olympic™ brand?

The Olympics is undeniably a true brand icon. Have we gone too far in how we market it?

Brand Canada or Brand USA. Which marketing challenge would you take on?

Nation branding is crucial to remain globally competitive, attract FDI and immigrants. Here’s a look at two nation brands at a cross-road.

Silver bullets in a world of business vampires

Every business manager seems to be searching for a silver bullet. Perhaps a wooden stake might be more apt.

Pitches : Agency growth strategy or Agent Orange?

New Business should be the life-blood of any agency. Increasingly it feels desperate and futile.

Are You Hiding behind a Challenger Brand?

For many, saying you’re a Challenger brand is sexy. But are you really committed or are you merely hiding?

Four Points : Why Nation Branding is the Toughest Task of the Decade

Nation branding might just be the toughest brand management job out there. Here’s why…