A purpose-driven company. For years, a company’s purpose meant increasing shareholder value, displacing competitors, increasing margins, and improving the bottom line. Ironically, a singular focus on those data points will…
Preparing Your Year-End Appeal A year-end appeal to supporters is challenging in the best of times. How do you approach them in these times? Creatively, thoughtfully, methodically, and strategically. Strategically.…
A year-end appeal to supporters is challenging in the best of times. How do you approach them in these times? Creatively, thoughtfully, methodically, and strategically. Strategically. Let’s work backward and…
Find a unique voice is a problem that dogs most organizations, whether they are for- or not-for-profit. How to avoid falling into the trap of sounding like everyone else? This…
The one-sentence description. Sounds simple, enough, right? No, it's deceptively challenging. Shifting our focus to help mission-driven organizations is a natural one for many reasons, not the least of which…
Hey! Did you change your hair? There’s something different about you. Yes, yes, there is. To align our brand with our new focus, the Spencer Brenneman team applied their skills…
Strong brands commit to their brand strategies and stick with them. But, even the best brands need to make changes to their brand strategies from time to time. Here’s how…
Changing a Name Brand. A name brand you recognize decides to change their name. The world is shocked, right? Dunkin’ Donuts goes to just Dunkin’. Weight Watchers goes to just…