Solving for B°

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The Solving for B podcast is created by BrandExtract, a Houston-based brand experience firm rooted in the creation of well-defined brand strategies that foster cultural alignment, create momentum to overcome market challenges and accelerate companies poised for growth. Our team of branding experts share their opinions on current branding stories and top trends in branding. In our series of episodes you’ll learn about the power branding has on businesses and strategies you can apply in your business.

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The Power of Combining Brand and Performance Marketing

Feb 27 2024 35 mins

Brand marketing and performance marketing are each crucial tools to drive results for your company. But how should you use each, and when should you use one over another? In this podcast, Chris, Bo and Charity sit down to discuss the ways brand marketing and performance marketing each contribute to a successful marketing strategy. Learn how each marketing style has its unique purpo

The Employee Impact on a Brand

Oct 30 2023 42 mins

More and more, companies are realizing that their employees play a major part in supporting and building their brand. As the front line of a brand, the way they align themselves with the mission, vision and values of a brand can have a major impact on the success of that brand's perception in the minds of its customers. In this episode of the podcast, Chris, Bo, Cynthia and Charity

Brand Analysis: What Happened to the Pac-12?

Sep 01 2023 51 mins

The Pac-12 collegiate conference is soon to be in shambles after eight of its twelve member teams decided to split off to join other conferences earlier this year. Beyond a monumental shift in the world of sports, it presents a unique case study into the ways brands organize themselves and how their priorities are shifting over time. In this episode, Chris sat down with BrandExtrac

How Does AI Change the Landscape for Brands?

Jul 06 2023 43 mins

Artificial intelligence is the latest hot topic in nearly every industry, which means there are all sorts of exciting opportunities to innovate in branding and marketing. In this episode of the podcast, Chris is joined by BrandExtract VP of Technology Donovan Buck, Chairman Jonathan Fisher and CEO Bo Bothe to discuss some of the ways AI may shake up the market for brands and what t

Building Brand Trust in B2B

May 05 2023 45 mins

In today's highly commoditized markets where consumers have access to a wide range of products and services, building trust in your brand is crucial for success. And likewise, when that trust is broken, it can spell disaster for your brand and your company. In this episode, Chris sits with Charity, Bo and Jonathan to explore the significance of building trust in B2B brands and what

How Customer Journey Mapping Helps You Understand Your Audience

Mar 21 2023 39 mins

Knowing your audience is half the battle when it comes to leaving a lasting impact with your brand. Customer journey mapping is one tool that can help facilitate that familiarity and keep people coming back when you understand their needs. In this episode, Chris sits with Cynthia, Laura and Jonathan to learn about some of the ways journey mapping helps build empathy with an audienc

The Basics of Inbound Marketing

Dec 21 2022 50 mins

In this episode, the team breaks down the basics of inbound marketing and how it's different from outbound marketing. Join Chris, Laura and Taylor as they discuss how inbound marketing helps brands build trust with their audience.

What is a Brand Strategy?

Nov 08 2022 39 mins

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

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

Aug 19 2022 35 mins

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

Jul 29 2022 30 mins

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.