Solving for B°

What is a Brand Strategy?

Brand strategy is something we specialize in here at BrandExtract, and it's something we work on every day. But what does it actually look like to build one, and what are the building blocks that make a brand strategy work? Chris, Bo, Cynthia and Charity define what a brand strategy is, why it's important for your brand and overall business, and touch on a few key points about how to build a strong one.

Branded House vs. House of Brands: What’s the Difference?

The architecture of your brand has major impacts on the way people perceive it. In this episode, Chris sits down with Charity, Bo and Jonathan to discuss the different brand architecture strategies, and break down the effects they have on your business.

How a Visual Identity Builds Brand Equity

When thinking about a brand, the first thing that comes to mind is typically its logo, colors or mark. Brand visual identities carry an immense amount of importance for building equity and becoming recognizable. In this episode, Chris, Cynthia, Doug and David discuss the building blocks of visual identities and why they matter.

How ESG Websites Benefit Your Brand

ESG reporting is the new standard for companies who want to manage their risk and communicate their values to their stakeholders. But how can ESG websites take that reporting to the next level? In this episode of Solving for B, we discuss how ESG websites help companies elevate their sustainability reporting and lead the way in data communication.

Preparing for Innovative Branding in 2022

As technology continues to evolve, brands will need to rethink how they train their employees and grow their business. The question is how do you build an innovative brand 2022? In this episode of Solving for B°, special guest, Tom McDonald, author of “Paving the Way: Innovation, Talent and the Path Forward,” joins our discussion on what it takes to build an innovative brand in 2022. 

How Sales and Branding Complement Each Other

It may seem like common sense that your brand’s identity can impact your sales. But how exactly does effective professional and personal branding motivate customers to want to buy? Catherine Brown, founder of ExtraBold Sales, joins us on this episode of Solving for B° as we discuss how brands can position themselves to better communicate what they’re selling.

Brand Analysis: Amazon

In this episode of Solving for B°, the BrandExtract team analyzes Amazon's core competencies, explores its guiding principles, and ponders what the future might hold for Amazon's brand. Tune in for the full breakdown.

Brand Analysis: Nike

In this episode of Solving for B°, the BrandExtract team analyzes how Nike has built a universally recognized brand and how it uses bold, sometimes controversial advertising to captivate audiences. Tune in for the full breakdown.

The Branding Impact of N-I-L

The new N-I-L (Name, Image, and Likeness) ruling allows NCAA athletes to now profit off their names and likenesses, but how will it impact brands and the NCCAA as a whole? In this episode of Solving for B°, the BrandExtract team discusses the impact the N-I-L ruling will have on the brands at the NCAA, its member institutions, and the athletes themselves.

How To Build a Modern, Scalable Brand with Chris Payne

Chris Payne is an award-winning designer. He has worked with soccer clubs in both the U.K. and United States to help them launch or revitalize their brands. Chris joins the Solving for B° podcast to talk about fusing his passions to specialize in football design and why a cohesive, scalable identity helps brands build trust and brand believers.

Follow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisyPayne

See more of Chris' work: footballbranddesigner.com