Why Brands Must Take Ownership
of their Digital Real Estate

Why Brands Must Take Ownership <br>of their Digital Real Estate
Can you access your audience if your social platforms implode? Yesterday, Facebook, FB Messenger, Instagram and Whats App went down, leaving millions of content creators and influencers without access to their largest audiences. Too many people – and brands – are relying heavily on social platforms without leading their customers down a path that they own. Read More

Your Brand Will Expand
in Proportion to Your Courage

Your Brand Will Expand <br>in Proportion to Your Courage
Courage isn’t often referenced when it comes to creating a powerful brand, but I believe it’s one of the most important elements, if not the very foundation of your brand story. Without courage and a willingness to take risks – to put yourself out there and really be seen – it’s difficult to practice the other components of building your brand. Read More

How to Capture Attention
in Today’s Crowded Digital Space

How to Capture Attention <br>in Today’s Crowded Digital Space
Many statisticians and trend forecasters have predicted that we have fast-forwarded in the online space by six to eight years in the last 10 months alone. There is more noise, clutter and uncertainty than ever before and most people will continue to interact, engage and purchase online long after the pandemic is behind us. In the face of such fierce competition based on sheer volume, how do you capture the attention of your prospective customers? How do you make sure that you are seen and heard, and most importantly, that you make an emotional connection with them? In an increasingly crowded online space, there are two questions you must ask yourself before diving into content creation and marketing. Read More

There’s No Such Thing as Passive Income
(or a Successful Passive Brand)

There’s No Such Thing as Passive Income <br>(or a Successful Passive Brand)
In the entrepreneurial world, the idea of building a brand and creating passive income has always been the holy grail. Do the work once, set it on auto pilot through the magic of technology and scale, and then see the dollars roll in in perpetuity. I’m sorry to disappoint, but I’m here to tell you there’s no such thing. Read More

You Can’t “Both Sides” Your Brand:
What Gap Got Wrong

You Can’t “Both Sides” Your Brand: <br>What Gap Got Wrong
While millions of votes were still being counted after a contentious election day, and there was still uncertainty about the outcome of the presidential race, The Gap tweeted an image of a half-red, half-blue hoodie bearing the brand’s logo, with the caption, “The one thing we know, is that together, we can move forward.” Here’s where the Gap went wrong, and the lesson for other brands. Read More