by Clay Ostrom | Last Updated: Mar 29, 2021 | Brand Strategy, Competition, Marketing, Messaging, Positioning, Psychology, Visual Identity
< Back to The Campfire A lifetime of getting hammered by thousands of ads a day, has turned us all into shockingly efficient judges of brand quality. I saw this superpower in action recently after buying a bottle of Acid League salad dressing. I showed the...
by Clay Ostrom | Last Updated: Feb 7, 2021 | 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: Jan 31, 2021 | Brand Strategy, Core Purpose, Positioning, Visual Identity
< Back to The Campfire Whether you’re a first-time founder or a serial entrepreneur, defining something as multifaceted as your brand is bound to lead to questions. And while there are plenty of resources out there, the challenge is often understanding how those...
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: Jan 11, 2021 | Brand Strategy, Marketing, Messaging, Positioning, Startups, Website
< Back to The Campfire When developing a brand it’s easy to find yourself trapped in a mental bubble. You live and breathe your business every day, and as a result tend to lose perspective on the work. This can lead to writer’s block for your messaging, designer’s...
by Clay Ostrom | Last Updated: Jul 20, 2020 | Brand Strategy, Customers, Elements of Value, Jobs To Be Done, Positioning
< Back to The Campfire One of the most important, and most often missed, aspects of creating an effective, memorable brand is a sharp point of view. Your point of view tells your audience a compelling story about how you’re unique and why they should engage with...
