by Clay Ostrom | Last Updated: Jan 14, 2023 | Brand Strategy, Competition, Customer Research, Customers, Data, Psychology
< Back to The Campfire This article was featured in the December 2022 issue of Foundr Magazine(click to view the piece) When we see a strong, memorable brand out in the wild, all we see is the finished product. We have the luxury of consuming the messaging,...
by Clay Ostrom | Last Updated: Feb 4, 2023 | Brand Strategy, Customer Research, Data, Messaging
< Back to The Campfire It’s hard to evolve and improve your brand strategy without good data. Some data connects to your customers – understanding their needs, motivations, and preferences. And other data comes from assessing the competitive landscape – identifying...
by Clay Ostrom | Last Updated: Jan 14, 2023 | Brand Strategy, Customer Research, Data, Elements of Value, Home Page Featured, Jobs To Be Done, Positioning
< Back to The Campfire Implementing a strong brand strategy in a company creates growth on multiple timelines. Some growth gets realized over the long term. It comes as a result of the big picture clarity and alignment of the team, and embedding the values and...
by Clay Ostrom | Last Updated: Oct 27, 2020 | Customers, Data, Elements of Value, Positioning
< Back to The Campfire We know that a clear position for your brand is critical to differentiate your business in the mind’s of your customers. And while your positioning should highlight what makes your brand great, it’s also a valuable tool to identify dangerous...
by Clay Ostrom | Last Updated: Aug 3, 2020 | Brand Strategy, Content Strategy, COVID-19, Data, Leadership
< Back to The Campfire Over a month has passed since the United States went into lockdown as a result of COVID-19. The impact it’s had on our personal and professional lives has been massive. And it’s forced every business to face some big questions on how they’ll...
by Clay Ostrom | Last Updated: Jul 18, 2020 | Brand Strategy, Content Strategy, COVID-19, Data, Leadership, Marketing
< Back to The Campfire The COVID-19 pandemic has created an unprecedented situation where people and businesses across the globe are talking in real-time about facing this singular threat. This battle has tested, and will continue to test, our ability to work as a...