Your biggest competitor just won the account you've been chasing for months. What's frustrating? Neither better technology nor lower pricing sealed the deal. Rather, their executive team presented a clear, unified message about their company's value and key differentiators — while each of your leaders painted a different picture of who you are and what […]
Introduction Imagine an accounting firm that markets itself as a specialist in automated bookkeeping and tax strategy consulting, with glowing testimonials showcased across its website and LinkedIn page. Drawn by the promise of streamlined operations and expert tax advice, you set up a meeting. During the sales presentation, however, the representative focuses on audit support […]
A customer's first impression of your company can often come from an unexpected source - your employees' LinkedIn profiles! In our years of helping executives with corporate and personal branding, we observed that people draw quick conclusions about companies from the LinkedIn profiles of their employees. However, the lack of research on this topic makes […]
Companies often say that it’s important for their employees to be “on-brand,” but what does this mean exactly? A team that's on-brand communicates in a way that aligns with the brand's values, culture and identity. They drive a cohesive and consistent brand experience, which converts prospects and retains customers. When people aren't on-brand, their inconsistent […]
When a company buys another business, there’s a mile-long list of things to consider that impact acquisition success. Branding is always on the list, but it’s usually limited to adopting a new logo and letterhead. Most companies overlook critical aspects of brand integration that have a major impact on the acquired company’s employees, clients and […]
