Media Mentions
Three qualities of a memorable logo
Whether you consider your brand building exercise a refresh, evolution or revolution, the logo is likely to command a healthy portion of the conversation. Crafting a new brand identity requires vision, restraint and execution—a combination only the most capable brand stewards achieve. Some of the process comes down to an indefinable magic—a meeting of designer and strategist; a striking of creative oil. But there are key qualities for which a team should strive for during the creative process, and by keeping them in mind, can ensure an impactful outcome.
Nijel Taylor
February 2021
Media Mentions
Three qualities of a memorable logo
Whether you consider your brand building exercise a refresh, evolution or revolution, the logo is likely to command a healthy portion of the conversation. Crafting a new brand identity requires vision, restraint and execution—a combination only the most capable brand stewards achieve. Some of the process comes down to an indefinable magic—a meeting of designer and strategist; a striking of creative oil. But there are key qualities for which a team should strive for during the creative process, and by keeping them in mind, can ensure an impactful outcome.
Nijel Taylor
February 2021
Media Mentions
Obsessed Show: The future of brand experience
Our Co-CEO + Chief Creative Officer Howard Belk recently sat down with Josh Miles of the Obsessed Show to discuss how we help our clients bring compelling stories to life, what the future holds for brand experience and the enduring power of simplicity.
Howard Belk
December 2020
Media Mentions
Obsessed Show: The future of brand experience
Our Co-CEO + Chief Creative Officer Howard Belk recently sat down with Josh Miles of the Obsessed Show to discuss how we help our clients bring compelling stories to life, what the future holds for brand experience and the enduring power of simplicity.
Howard Belk
December 2020
Media Mentions
Simple communications are crucial now—and always
There’s no shortage of lessons communicators can extract from the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, but one really stands out. Simple communication wins the days. The underlying principles that guide effective communications in times of great urgency apply in more ordinary times as well.
Billy Kingsland
September 2020
Media Mentions
Simple communications are crucial now—and always
There’s no shortage of lessons communicators can extract from the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, but one really stands out. Simple communication wins the days. The underlying principles that guide effective communications in times of great urgency apply in more ordinary times as well.
Billy Kingsland
September 2020
The Washington Redskins made the right decision to move away from a name perceived as racist. Other professional sports teams are now mulling their next play. Our group director of naming, Aaron Hall, explains why and how these teams can score a big win by progressing forward.
Aaron Hall
August 2020
Media Mentions
Braves, Indians, Blackhawks and Chiefs: What these teams should do right now about their brands
The Washington Redskins made the right decision to move away from a name perceived as racist. Other professional sports teams are now mulling their next play. Our group director of naming, Aaron Hall, explains why and how these teams can score a big win by progressing forward.
Aaron Hall
August 2020
Media Mentions
Simply safe, rather than distant
There are plenty of words and phrases that many of us would be happy never to hear again. Quantitative easing. Congestion charging. And for England football fans ‘penalty shoot-out’ almost always invokes fear beyond measure.
Philip Davies
July 2020
Media Mentions
Simply safe, rather than distant
There are plenty of words and phrases that many of us would be happy never to hear again. Quantitative easing. Congestion charging. And for England football fans ‘penalty shoot-out’ almost always invokes fear beyond measure.
Philip Davies
July 2020
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June 2020 Media Mentions
Forbes covered our latest CMO study, “In Their Words: 26 CMOs on navigating COVID-19.” Co-CEO + Chief Creative Officer Howard Belk spoke to Bloomberg about corporate America commemorating Juneteenth. ANA interviewed co-CEO … Continued
Siegel+Gale
June 2020
Media Mentions
June 2020 Media Mentions
Forbes covered our latest CMO study, “In Their Words: 26 CMOs on navigating COVID-19.” Co-CEO + Chief Creative Officer Howard Belk spoke to Bloomberg about corporate America commemorating Juneteenth. ANA interviewed co-CEO … Continued
Siegel+Gale
June 2020
Media Mentions
The keys to attracting young marketing talent
This article originally appeared on ANA Amanda Moore, senior manager of integrated marketing and partnerships at the nonprofit Loggerhead Marinelife Center, knows what a challenge it can be to attract … Continued
Siegel+Gale
June 2020
Media Mentions
The keys to attracting young marketing talent
This article originally appeared on ANA Amanda Moore, senior manager of integrated marketing and partnerships at the nonprofit Loggerhead Marinelife Center, knows what a challenge it can be to attract … Continued
Siegel+Gale
June 2020
Media Mentions
4 company naming strategies that helped me name my dog
This article originally appeared in AdAge. As a professional namer, I create names for companies, products and services. Every project has its own unique challenges. But perhaps one of the … Continued
Aaron Hall
March 2020
Media Mentions
4 company naming strategies that helped me name my dog
This article originally appeared in AdAge. As a professional namer, I create names for companies, products and services. Every project has its own unique challenges. But perhaps one of the … Continued
Aaron Hall
March 2020
Media Mentions
The technology tightrope setup by brand experience
In the best experiences, technology is invisible; it’s what brings your experience to life, make things easier to deliver – but not the thing people leave talking about.
Jenna Isken
March 2020
Media Mentions
The technology tightrope setup by brand experience
In the best experiences, technology is invisible; it’s what brings your experience to life, make things easier to deliver – but not the thing people leave talking about.
Jenna Isken
March 2020
Whatever we call it, impending climate doom is upon us if we don’t act quickly. Global leaders have been sluggish, and by and large, individuals have failed to see the need for immediate action. But maybe branding can help. Perhaps a new name will shift the needle, even if just a little.
Aaron Hall
February 2020
Media Mentions
Renaming climate change: Can a new name finally make us take action?
Whatever we call it, impending climate doom is upon us if we don’t act quickly. Global leaders have been sluggish, and by and large, individuals have failed to see the need for immediate action. But maybe branding can help. Perhaps a new name will shift the needle, even if just a little.
Aaron Hall
February 2020