It’s Not Always About Design

Posted by christina on May 23, 2012 Share

Honest, intentional and not overly designed. The new look of Amnesty International is courageously simplified to answer the challenge of an international brand.

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Like the Mall

Posted by John Bowles on May 21, 2012 Share

Should Facebook be a mall, department store, brand store, food court or just the floors in between?

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On the House Wrap-Up: Beltline Bike Shop

Posted by Alana on May 17, 2012 Share

I am proud to finally announce the completion of Matchstic's 2011 On The House recipient, the Beltline Bike Shop.

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"and that video is a great opener and introduction to the problem and the solution."

- Eric Beatty

Fashion Sense

Posted by Jonathan Lawrence on May 11, 2012 Share

"Intuition is the greatest output of trust in a strong team." - Angela Ahrendts

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Brand Loyalty: Aldi shows us consumers are trading it in

Posted by Becky on May 10, 2012 Share

Brand Loyalty is often its fiercest in the consumer sector in the household brands of food and housewares. But the new-to-the-US grocery retailer Aldi gives household brands a run for their money, inviting consumers to trade in loyalty to specific product brands for a new loyalty: to their brand and store.

 

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"Great post.

I've always had weird mixed emotions on Aldi.

I think, like you, I've come to love the restraints their store has and have begun to see them as a strength..."

- Matt Bunk

Brand as a Reflection

Posted by Craig Johnson on May 9, 2012 Share

Your brand isn't merely what you say it is or even what everyone else says it is. It's a reflection of all parties involved.

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"Great thoughts Dave. I believe the weight of each of these categories can vary based on each business. I believe that a brand is a whole as well..."

- Craig Johnson

Runnin’ Down A Dream

Posted by Jonathan Lawrence on May 4, 2012 Share

If I've learned one thing from Tom Petty, it's to keep pressing on.

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"One of my all time favorites. I often just put his albums on a solid loop while working on big design projects. Thanks for this, very well put."

- Colohan

Brand Sequels

Posted by Jason on May 3, 2012 Share

Brand extensions can give people an opportunity to tell sequel stories, but they must be authentic.

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Changing The Game

Posted by Blake Howard on May 1, 2012 Share

"Innovation" is a popular word in business & branding today. Despite its seemingly trendy status, did you know it helped us win World War II?

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"Sounds awesome. I'll check it out! Thanks Matt."

- Blake Howard

Stop Branding Everything

Posted by Craig Johnson on April 25, 2012 Share

Just because you are doing something new, doesn't mean it should have it's own logo, tagline, and website.

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