Let's talk branding

Dec 08 2024 168 ep. 45 mins 81

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Discover the secrets of brand-building from world-renowned experts, and academics in marketing, branding & design together with your host Stef Hamerlinck. Let's talk branding is a no bs exploration of all things brand, known to cut through to the clutter and share unique perspectives.

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The secret behind brand advocacy with John Lyons

Dec 08 2024 56 mins

In this episode, we have a good (loyal?) friend of the show back for a second round: John Lyons.Important links* John on LinkedIn* John’s new YouTube show ‘Bin Juice’ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letstalkbranding.substack.com

Business effects of brand marketing with John James

Nov 10 2024 40 mins

Show notes* John on LinkedIn* John’s Substack and other linksSummary* John shares his journey from advertising to consulting, focusing on practical outcomes rather than marketing politics.* He highlights the common misconception that advertising only means paid ads and explains that any brand communication can be seen as "advertising."* John describes the industry's split between

Stop listening to the customer with Adam Ferrier

Oct 13 2024 38 mins

Show notes* Adam’s agency Thinkerbell* Adam’s book: Stop listening to the customerSummary* Adam Ferrier challenges the idea of being "customer-obsessed," arguing that brands lose their identity by focusing too much on consumer needs.* He believes brands should prioritize their own values and what they stand for instead of solely catering to customer demands.* Companies like App

Effective brand-building with Grace Kite

Sep 22 2024 31 mins

Here are the key takeaways from the podcast:* Effectiveness in marketing: It's about ensuring that marketing efforts, particularly advertising, achieve their intended goals, whether that's awareness, behavior change, or sales.* Econometrics simplified: Econometrics uses data to determine if a marketing campaign worked by analyzing both the campaign’s direct impact and other facto

Is brand strategy bullsh*t?

Sep 03 2024 56 mins

As a brand designer, Austin experienced a similar journey to mine, he learned about the power of brand strategy and started offering it to clients. Things were great. But on that journey towards becoming a strategist, he also noticed that some things were broken in this new ‘era’ of strategic brand designers.We explore the following topics:* Is Brand Strategy Overrated?: We div

The 5 brand religions with Kristof De Wulf

Jun 22 2024 48 mins

Discover the 5 key brand religions, their core beliefs, and how they can apply to your brand.Important links* Download the white paper to take a deep dive into the 5 brand religions* Kristof on LinkedIn* The episode with Jan Verlinden (Ritchie)Creative business companyOne of the biggest challenges in my own career has been trying to convince business leaders that their ‘brand’

How to compete in a hyper competitive market with Jan Verlinden.

May 19 2024 44 mins

Discover the captivating marketing story of Ritchie, a Belgian lemonade brand built from strong marketing principles by entrepreneur/marketer Jan Verlinden (ex Pepsi-co). Learn how Jan leverages his experience at big brands to grow Ritchie through unexpected marketing channels and tactics to expand his market share gradually.Show notes* Jan on LinkedIn* Check out Ritchie, the amazi

The harsh truth about online advertising with Bob Hoffman

May 12 2024 48 mins

A deep dive into the problematic state of online advertising, from its lack of effectiveness to its societal impacts. Show notes* Find ‘Adscam’ + the free ebooks on Bob’s website * Bob on LinkedInCreative business companyOne of the biggest challenges in my own career has been trying to convince business leaders that their ‘brand’ is one of the most important assets of the

A brand architecture masterclass with Felicia Rosenzweig

May 05 2024 43 mins

A deep dive into brand architecture and how to use it to strengthen your brand positioningShow notes* Felicia on LinkedIn* The Morningstar case study by Creative business companyBrand strategy courseActivate your strategic brain and level up your creative business. Find courses on brand strategy, brand workshops, and brand strategy presentations. You can use LTBPODCAST to get a 20%

Associative attention with Max Stricker

Apr 21 2024 28 mins

In this episode, we discover the power of ‘associative attention’, a framework developed by Max Stricker and Samuel Brealey. It zooms in on the importance of not only getting attention but the right type of attention through strong association. Show notes* Associative Attention Paper & ‘Health Check’Associative Attention is a framework that helps brand owners deliver better