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When Vision Becomes a Decision Tool

When Vision Becomes a Decision Tool

Clarity is a competitive advantage, not a luxury. By integrating a Vivid Vision and Brand Positioning into your organizational culture, you move the board from reactive problem-solving to a proactive system of alignment that ensures every decision moves the needle toward a shared future.

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BrandTherapy Notes #3: A quieter way to close the year

BrandTherapy Notes #3: A quieter way to close the year

A Start, Stop, Continue list is one of the simplest ways to regain clarity at the end of the year. It helps you choose what to invest in, what to let go of, and what’s already working. And it often leads to calmer, more confident decisions going forward.

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Getting Mission, Vision and Values Right

Getting Mission, Vision and Values Right

The Vision, Mission, and Values statements guide the behaviors of people in an organization. The Vision statement describes where the organization wants to be in the future; the Mission statement describes what the organization needs to do now to achieve the Vision.

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The Changing Relationship Between In-House and Outside Agencies

The Changing Relationship Between In-House and Outside Agencies

In recent years, there has been a shift in power in the creative industry regarding who “owns” brand and creative work in corporate America. In-house creative teams have emerged as important players, producing some of the best creative work in design, advertising, photography, and video. This shift has led to corporations leveraging their in-house talent more than ever, with in-house teams taking on the responsibility of managing outside agency relationships.

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How Much Does Branding Cost?

How Much Does Branding Cost?

If you ask around for quotes on branding projects, you will get fees ranging anywhere from $1,000 to $50,000 and even higher, and this often is just for design work. You might find a freelance designer online who says they can do it for less than $500, and you can even get a logo for as low as $5 on fiver.com. The real price of branding though, is not doing anything consistently.

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