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Marketing Messages Teardown and Survey Results for Superhuman (The Email App)

Marketing Messages Teardown and Survey Results for Superhuman (The Email App)

by Clay Ostrom | Last Updated: Feb 4, 2023 | Brand Strategy, Data, Marketing, Marketing Messages Insights, Messaging, Positioning

< Back to The Campfire This article was featured in the October 2019 issue of Foundr Magazine(click to view the piece) With all the noise and smoke in the startup world, a strong brand is critical to capture your audience’s attention. And for a brand to be...
The 6 Biggest Misconceptions We Hear About Brand Strategy

The 6 Biggest Misconceptions We Hear About Brand Strategy

by Clay Ostrom | Last Updated: Jul 30, 2019 | Brand Strategy, Positioning, Strategy

< Back to The Campfire One of the most memorable conversations I’ve ever had with a founder came from a brand strategy workshop we ran a few years ago. We asked an open-ended question to the group: “Why haven’t you worked on your brand strategy in the past?”A woman...
How To Find Your Brand’s Position With A Competitive Landscape Map

How To Find Your Brand’s Position With A Competitive Landscape Map

by Clay Ostrom | Last Updated: May 14, 2023 | Brand Strategy, Competition, Positioning, Positioning Insights, Strategy

< Back to The Campfire The right visual can be a huge asset to quickly convey information about your brand positioning strategy.  Whether it’s to align your internal team, present to customers, or pitch to investors, a competitive landscape map tells a concise,...
Why We Waited 4 Years To Put Our Brand On Instagram

Why We Waited 4 Years To Put Our Brand On Instagram

by Clay Ostrom | Last Updated: Feb 23, 2020 | Brand Strategy, Content Strategy, Experiments, Marketing

< Back to The Campfire When it comes to content channels, our advice has always been the same: Unless you have the time, budget, and resources to commit to a channel the default answer to the question “Should I be on (name a channel / social network)”, is NO. On...
Why Your Brand’s Logo Is The Last Thing You Should Worry About

Why Your Brand’s Logo Is The Last Thing You Should Worry About

by Clay Ostrom | Last Updated: Jan 31, 2021 | Brand Strategy, Brand Visual Identity, Marketing, Positioning, Strategy, Visual Identity

< Back to The Campfire (All logo images via Branded In Memory from Signs.com)The phrase “your brand is not your logo” has been around for years. It’s a simple idea that helps shake a common misconception. It pushes people to expand their understanding of what a...
How To Make Sense (And Use) Of Your Brand’s Core Purpose, Vision, Mission, and Values

How To Make Sense (And Use) Of Your Brand’s Core Purpose, Vision, Mission, and Values

by Clay Ostrom | Last Updated: Feb 2, 2023 | Big Picture Strategy, Brand Strategy, Core Purpose, Leadership, Strategy

< Back to The Campfire Developing strategic statements and summaries for the direction of your brand is an essential process for every business. It provides tools to align your team, build trust with your customers, and articulate your brand’s direction in a...
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