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- How ‘Slightly Fucked-Up’ motivates people to buy into- and work at Freitag – interview with Oliver Brunschwiler, ‘Lead Link’ - In the land of bags, 'Freitag' stands for 'messenger', 'made in Switzerland from recycled truck tarp', 'designed by the bros', and ... "slightly fucked up," as 'Lead Link' tells us . And he is not only talking about the bags, but also about the brand and company culture, as you will hear in our interview with Oliver Brunschwiler. Continue reading
- Why Reach and Consumption are Not always Brand Nirvana - In in the land of Ueber-Brands, staying quiet, keeping some people away and putting a breaks on consumption might be what is needed to stoke the desire, keep prices at a premium and protect those sweet margins. Continue reading
- How an Ueber-Brand responds in times of crisis – Alison Cayne, Haven’s Kitchen - Alison Cayne, founder of havens Kitchen, shares how she navigates through this crisis, setting her organization, business and brand up to not only survive but thrive, where possible. And she does so in her own humble, ethical but efficient and entrepreneurial way. Continue reading
- Haven’s Kitchen: About Sharing Life Skills and Sauces – Alison Cayne, Founder - Alison Cayne, Founder of Haven's Kitchen, a cooking school and packaged food purveyor in New York tells us how her brand is made for 'hustlers' like her. This story is about a purpose-led and disciplined approach to brand- and business building, sans the 'unicorn' glazing. Continue reading
- FRoSTA: Putting your Money Where Your Mission Is – Felix Ahlers, CEO - Felix Ahlers, CEO of European frozen foods company FRoSTA tells us how he evolved and elevated the mission of the industrial food processor to: "Preparing meals the way grandma would" - using only natural ingredients and no synthetic additives. He shares lessons learned along the way that traditional manufacturers struggling to adjust to peoples' desires for a wholesome lifestyle and a healthy environment should learn from. Continue reading
- Questions To Answer: How Manifest Brand Through Product? - Only a product that is unique, substantial and superior is good enough to elevate a brand and support a lasting myth. Ueber-Brands put their goods at the center and on pedestals (at least metaphorically) so they can be paid tribute to. Here are a few questions you should ask yourself as you seek to create a product that truly manifests your brand. Continue reading
- Why Platform Businesses Should be Ueber-Brands – A discussion with Erich Joachimsthaler – Part I - Traditional firms feel the heat from the exploding businesses of platforms and look to become one themselves. Platform businesses are all about participation and should be about positive relationships - desirable ingredients for strong brand equity. However, many platform brands are not used because we like or respect them. How can traditional brands get into the business of platforms and how can one get platform branding right? JP had a discussion on the subject with Erich Joachimsthaler at Vivaldi Group. Continue reading
- TerraCycle: How To Brand Waste – Tom Szaky, CEO and Co-Founder explains - TerraCycle founder and CEO Tom Szaky tells us about how he is pushing "Eliminating the Idea of Waste" and his brand to the top of mind of consumers and packaged goods manufacturers alike. Without spending a dollar on advertising but by expending lots of energy and creativity against a vision he wants us to share. Continue reading
- Questions To Answer: How Create Brand Meaning through Myth? - Telling a compelling story that is relevant, relatable, memorable and sharable is key for any brand. But to become an Ueber-Brand you need to elevate your story to a ‘myth’. Answer to a higher truth or guide with social value. Here are a few questions you should ask yourself as you seek to create a myth and with it a deeper meaning to your brand. Continue reading
- Trust and a shared Truth are key to Airbnb’s Success – Douglas Atkin, ex-Global Head of Community explains - Airbnb's former Global Head of Community - Douglas Atkin - tells us about how he helped the platform find a purpose and the central role it- and engineering social Trust have played in making Airbnb an Ueber-Brand. Among many other insights. Enjoy! Continue reading
