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The JUST Branding Podcast, hosted by Jacob Cass & Matt Davies, is the only podcast dedicated to helping designers & entrepreneurs grow brands. Each episode goes deep into the details of the brand building process, with professional insights, actionable tips and resources to help you build better brands. The focus is on helping designers & entrepreneurs bridge the gap between strategy and design. Branding professionals from around the world join Jacob & Matt in discussing the benefits of bran ...
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Mark Pollard, founder of Mighty Jungle and host of Sweathead, shares his unique perspective on simplifying strategy in this insightful episode. Reflecting on his journey from creative to strategist, Mark explains his approach to strategy, highlighting the pivotal role of storytelling and empathy in shaping effective brand narratives. We explore the…
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Make your brand unforgettable with humour! Jacob Cass & Matt Davies sit down with branding expert Paddy to explore how adding a dash of humor can make brands more relatable, engaging, and memorable! Learn more: https://justcreative.com/podcast Paddy shares his journey into humor-driven branding and why he believes humor is a powerful tool for stand…
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In this episode of JUST Branding, we are thrilled to welcome Tom Roach, Vice President of Brand Strategy at Jellyfish and one of the most respected figures in the advertising world. 👉 Learn more: https://justcreative.com/podcast With over 20 years of experience at top agencies like BBH, Leo Burnett, and AMV BBDO, Tom has become a leading voice in t…
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In this episode, we sit down with Magdalena Adamska, founder of BrandStruck and a seasoned freelance strategist, to explore the world of brand positioning. 👉 Learn more: https://justcreative.com/podcast We’ll start by getting to know Magda and how she founded BrandStruck, a platform dedicated to brand strategy insights. Then, we dive into the essen…
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In this episode, we tackle the often-overlooked challenges of brand identity asset management and explore why traditional style guides might not be enough. 👉 Learn more: https://justcreative.com/podcast Joined by Raitis Velps, we dive into the common pitfalls brands face, from outdated assets to inconsistent branding across platforms. Discover how …
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The episode features a compelling discussion with Maria Brasil, founder of Essence Branding and a champion of conscious capitalism. 👉 Learn more: https://justcreative.com/podcast Maria shares her journey from working in traditional branding agencies to pioneering a brand strategy approach that emphasizes aligning brand positioning with organization…
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In this episode of JUST Branding, we unlock “Logo Design Secrets” with the esteemed Ian Paget, the creative mastermind behind Logo Geek. 👉 Learn more: https://justcreative.com/podcast Ian, a celebrated logo designer and author, has made a notable impact in the branding world through his visually stunning and memorable logo creations. Our conversati…
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In this episode, we dive deep into the world of strategy with Alex Smith, the author of the insightful book “No BS Strategy.” 👉 Learn more: https://justcreative.com/podcast We start by exploring Alex’s background and what inspired him to write “No BS Strategy.” Alex then defines strategy and branding in his unique, straightforward style. We then di…
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In this episode, Alexandra Watkins, a renowned naming expert and author of ‘Hello, My Name Is Awesome: How to Create Brand Names That Stick,’ shares her insights . 👉 Learn more: https://justcreative.com/podcast Alexandra emphasizes that anyone can create memorable brand names with the right approach. She discusses the emotional impact of names, the…
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ShannaRea Dennis is an expert in "rebranding". In this episode, we tuck into the subject of what a rebrand is, why a business might need a rebrand, what that entails and what the benefits are. 👉 Learn more: https://justcreative.com/podcast We also review what business leaders should expect from a strategy led rebrand and what pitfalls they should a…
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In this episode Matt and Jacob sit down with the master of 'Strategic Narrative' Andy Raskin. 👉 Learn more: https://justcreative.com/podcast Andy walks through how to create a narrative which positions your brand as the front runners in a movement and how this cuts through noise and galvanises companies around a powerful purpose. If you want help p…
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Level up your understanding of experience design with this enlightening episode. 👉 Learn more: https://justcreative.com/podcast Brands are more than just logos and fonts. They are experiences from which consumers formulate meaning. In this episode we sit down with Matthew Cluttingham who has been creating experiences for global brands for over 20 y…
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How does brand interact with the discipline of marketing? In this insightful episode, we're joined by Jade Tambini, a B2B marketing expert and course leader at B2B Breakthrough Academy. 👉 Learn more: https://justcreative.com/podcast With a rich background in consulting and 17 years of experience in B2B, Jade has not only worked her way to director-…
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What are the strategies propelling the world’s top 181 brands to the pinnacle of global success? 👉 Learn more: https://justcreative.com/podcast In this enlightening episode, we delve into the comprehensive research conducted by our esteemed guest, Sarah Robb. She has meticulously analyzed 181 leading global brands, uncovering the strategic nuances …
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In this captivating episode of JUST Branding, we welcome back Rob Meyerson, making history as our first returning guest. 👉 Learn more: https://justcreative.com/podcast Rob, a distinguished brand consultant and co-author of the latest edition of Alina Wheeler’s seminal work, "Designing Brand Identity," leads us through a poignant tribute to Wheeler'…
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Sick of long winded brand building processes that take months and loose momentum? Then you need to know about "Brand Sprints"! 👉 Learn more: https://justcreative.com/podcast In this 'scrappy'(!) episode we jump into the magical world of sprinting. We speak with the brilliant Eden Vidal, founder of Under. His studio helps businesses define their str…
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In this thought-provoking episode of JUST Branding, we're thrilled to host Professor Byron Sharp, a leading figure in marketing science and the Director of the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute, the world's premier center for marketing research. 👉 Learn more: https://justcreative.com/podcast Byron, renowned for his groundbreaking book "How Brands Grow," whi…
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Prepare to embark on an insightful exploration of the branding industry's ever-changing landscape in State of Brand 2024, hosted by Jacob Cass and Matt Davies. This special episode promises to provide a deep dive into the core of the branding world as it stands today. 👉 Learn more: https://justcreative.com/podcast Facing the influences of AI integr…
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Welcome to the special ‘Best of 2023’ episode of ‘JUST Branding,’ where we dive into the most insightful and transformative ideas in branding and marketing from the year. 👉 Learn more: https://justcreative.com/podcast This episode is a curated journey through the minds of industry leaders, innovators, and rebels, each offering unique perspectives o…
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In this enlightening episode of JUST Branding, you’ll discover the art and science of brand storytelling through the experiences and insights of Miri Rodriguez, a celebrated storyteller and branding expert with an impressive history at Microsoft. Miri, an author and speaker, delves into the nuances of creating relevant brand narratives that transfo…
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Tune in as we explore the transformative role of insights in branding and marketing with subject matter expert, Chris Kocek. Our conversation begins with Kocek sharing his journey and the motivation behind his new book, "Any Insights Yet?”, which aims to revolutionize our understanding of insights in business. Kocek delves into the essence of what …
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We're diving deep into the realm of BIG Brand Ideas – those game-changing, magnetic forces that breathe life into brands and propel them to greatness. Join your hosts, the dynamic duo of branding, Matt Davies and Jacob Cass, as they unravel the mysteries behind these mighty ideas. It's a rollercoaster of insights, anecdotes, and aha moments! Discov…
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When collaboratively building a brand, how does a strategist balance both the facilitation of workshops and the task of creating the strategy 🤔. What are the key challenges? How can they be overcome? This is the topic of this value-packed episode. As a workshop ExperienceDesigner and facilitator known for her work with the Butter and Miro Communiti…
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Join us and Hamish Smyth as we unravel the crucial role of brand guidelines in achieving brand consistency, recognition, and trust. We’ll explore the key elements of successful guidelines and gain insights from renowned brands, plus learn how to avoid common pitfalls and create brand guidelines that people actually use. Plus, we introduce the groun…
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Our guest today is the esteemed Professor Jenni Romaniuk, an expert in marketing and consumer behaviour from the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute for Marketing Science. In this episode, we explore the significance of distinctiveness in branding and its role in a brand's success. Jenni shares key elements for building distinctive brands and provides example…
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Join us as we sit down with marketing strategist, Ian Barnard, and delve into the world of brand performance and its distinction from performance marketing, exploring the positioning process (4Cs) and the significance of creating future demand. Ian shares valuable insights on how small brands can grow when competing against larger market leaders an…
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Mastering Brand Building in a Regulated World: Insights from the Brilliant Terri Goldstein! 🎙️ Calling all business owners and marketers operating in regulated environments like finance or medical! This episode is tailor-made for you. Join us as we delve into the extraordinary mind of Terri Goldstein, a visionary strategist and design expert, whose…
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Frederick Ost and Erik Kockum of SNASK join us to discuss how to build culture, and along the way our conversation diverts into a myriad of topics including creativity, empathy, philosophy, and of course, branding. We discuss how their agency SNASK approaches brand building, the key to creativity, how to create a culture of trust and creativity, as…
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LinkedIn is one of the most powerful platforms for making business connections and growing your personal brand. But are you leveraging its power to the full? Join us in this episode as we are joined by LinkedIn expert, Mike Roberts, to dig deep into how to use LinkedIn to grow your personal brand for success. Together we review how LinkedIn can hel…
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Dan White is a branding consultant and author of "The Smart Branding Book" and has over 30 years of experience in marketing and branding. In this episode, we discuss the latest thinking and methods for brand building including the rarely discussed area of uncovering insights and measuring brand, with successful examples. We highlight how insights a…
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Get ready to revolutionize your branding game with the help of AI! In this episode of JUST Branding, we are joined by the renowned digital marketing expert and "AI whisperer," Rob Lennon, who has 45 publications under his belt and a wealth of knowledge and resources around AI, ChatGPT, and prompt craft. Rob shares actionable insights on how you can…
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Are you thirsty for some killer marketing strategies? Then grab a glass of Liquid Death Mountain Water and tune in to the latest episode of the Just Branding Podcast! Hosts Matt & Jacob sit down with Steve Nilson, AKA Stix, the 'Vice of President of Cult Indoctrination' at Liquid Death, to dive into the innovative thinking behind one of the most su…
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Warning. This episode might blow your mind. In this episode, Matt and Jacob speak with Kate Pincott - Head of Design at Matteruem. Mattereuem are at the cutting edge of technology which enables brands to create NFT digital passports of real-world assets which are certified by third parties and which may enable the spiral economy. If none of that ma…
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Do you run strategic brand-building workshops with your clients or team? Or wish to? Then this episode is for you! We go deep into workshops with expert workshop designer Brittni Bowering (ex AJ&Smart). In a jam-packed episode, we discuss why workshops are so powerful, when and when not to use workshops, and tips on how to create and run a powerful…
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In this episode, Jacob Cass & Matt Davies delve into the subject of community building for both brands & creatives. We jump straight into understanding your audience, where we cover defining your target audience, understanding their needs and behaviors, and researching to gain insights. We then move on to defining your community's purpose, highligh…
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In this episode, we dive into the world of brand consulting, what it is, and how it differs from other roles in the branding industry. We discuss the key qualities that make a successful brand consultant, including confidence, communication and listening skills, a growth mindset, and strong facilitation abilities. Next, we will each share our own b…
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What a year! In this episode, we share some of our favorite insights from our esteemed guests. Episodes featured (in order): E19: Supercharging Innovation & Creativity with Hussain Almossawi E9: Agile Swarming with Dennis Hahn E20: Brands VS Blands with Ariadna Navarro E11: Debunking Branding Bull with Austin Franke E13: Million Dollar Consulting w…
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As brand builders, we used to build brands that would last. Campaigns would extend for years, and visual identity systems—once created—wouldn’t become obsolete for decades. Today, the speed of change is so aggressive, brand builders must consider that what they build now could be irrelevant in a few months. Brands face a choice. First, they can com…
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Discover how to harness your fire, flex your courage and supercharge your ideas to create remarkable products, services & experiences, with the knowledge shared by the creative powerhouse, Hussain Almossawi. Hussain has just released a book titled “The Innovator’s Handbook: A Short Guide to Unleashing Your Creative Mindset” which is full of insight…
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How can brands position themselves for success in today’s marketplace? That is the question. And we have the answer! In this episode, we discuss proven brand positioning methodologies that actually work, complete with examples and practical steps you can use to develop your own brand positioning that are truly differentiating, distinctive, and high…
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David Aaker is the author of over 100 articles and 18 books on branding, business strategy, and marketing that have sold well over one million copies. Hailed the “Father of Modern Branding”, David is a true authority on branding and we’re incredibly humbled to have him here on JUST Branding. In this episode, we focus on two of his recent books… The…
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What stories are you living? What about your brand? And how do you manage that meaning? With Archetypes. And who better to discuss the power of archetypes than Carol S. Pearson? Carol is the co-author of “The Hero and the Outlaw: Building Extraordinary Brands Through the Power of Archetypes” (Published 2001), alongside Margaret Mark. This book has …
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We get super practical with Israeli duo, Margaret Jerr-Jarrett, and Emunah Winer, founders of Jerusalem-based agency, Nihilo. We tuck into how they use words and ideas to build powerful brands and we explore how the strategic elements of brand building find their way into the creative look and feel and customer experiences a brand produces for cust…
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Ezequiel Abramzon is a brand strategist who spent 20+ years working as an executive at Disney as a marketer and strategist running digital across LATAM and later overseeing global creative from the UK. He now lives in Spain where he works as a consultant helping entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial companies transform the way they see their business b…
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Who better to learn about consulting from than "the consultants consultant" Alan Weiss? Alan wrote the famous best selling book "Million Dollar Consultant" and is the author of over 60 books on consulting and business. In this episode Matt and Jacob sit down with Alan to discuss how the principles of Alan's books can be applied to brand strategy. W…
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Friction isn't something to be avoided. Successful brands not only understand the difference between good and bad friction but also know how to embrace a dose of good friction to create greater value. Soon Yu, author of ‘Friction: 'Adding Value By Making People Work for It' will show you how to leverage good friction to drive increased engagement, …
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Austin Franke is a brand strategist and the founder of WooPunch, a brand & design consultancy rooted in the science of how brands grow. Austin is going to be sharing his approach to brand, which is a less conventional approach, based on behavioral science and other evidence-based fields. We’re going to “debunk” or at least throw a few punches aroun…
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Big companies struggle with the principles of brand. In this episode we sit down with Freelance Internal Brand Strategist, the powerful Meg Kypena. In this episode we dig deep into how corporations can use the power of branding to align their people and communicate better. This is branding from the inside, out.…
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This episode is a real treat for anyone looking to level up on how to work on brand strategy collaboratively. Matt Davies and Jacob Cass sit down with global agency leader Dennis Hahn of Liquid agency. Together they quiz Dennis on his 'agile swarming' methodology covering what swarming is and what problems it solves for leadership, strategy, and cr…
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If you are serious about brand building at scale, this is the episode for you. Richard Cotter is a brand consultant at the top of his game. He left school at 17 and developed his career to the point where now he is parachuted to work with large organizations that have brands that are underperforming and help scale them. He is best known for turning…
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