What Is Your Brand Voice Saying About You?

Your brand should be unmistakable. Your brand voice should speak clearly to who you are, who you want to be, and who you will be for your customers. It’s a big deal! Ask any employee: “What 3 words describe our brand?” If you get silence – or 37 different answers – then it’s time to […]
Brand Strategy vs. Marketing Strategy: There Is a Difference

Many companies confuse them – and pay the price. Quick Definitions: Branding is who you are, what you stand for, and how you want to be perceived. Marketing is the actions and strategies used to promote your brand and deliver its message to potential customers. Click here to Read more CarneyCo: Creating Clarity. Inspiring Action. […]
7 Signs Your Brand Needs a ReVision™

A rising tide lifts all boats. If your ship’s not rising, then your marketing, and your brand, could be an integral reason. It’s not that a new logo, tagline, or shiny campaign is what you need. It is likely you need a better lens, a better way to identify the problems, the opportunities, and the […]
Innovation Beats Brand
I love Bose. The company produces amazing sound and long ago set the standard for innovation and quality in the world of audio. I love my Wave Radio so much I sent Paul Harvey a letter about it. He read it on his show for over three years. So when it came time to replace […]
How Building a Brand is Like Building a Boat, part 2

Last time, we reviewed how, when I built a wooden kayak, I realized that building a boat and building a brand have a lot in common. You have to have vision, plans, patience, control, and it really helps to be innovative while you’re at it. There are other similarities and there was ONE big one […]