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Ever since World Wrestling Entertainment purchased its main rival World Championship wrestling in 2001, no pro wrestling promotion has proven much of a threat to WWE’s popularity. Until now. With a solid roster, a growing fanbase, and multiple weekly television shows,...

Have you ever seen a logo with one of these swoosh shapes? Sure you have. They’re everywhere. This trend started sometime in the late 90s during the dot com boom and quickly became a cliche, one that needs to go away forever. So what’s wrong with the swoosh? One, it’s...

Shaking up the status quo and challenging your competitors sounds intimidating. But does blending in really sound like a better alternative? It's time to take on a challenger brand mindset. Challenger brands use creative ideas and strategies to take on the market...

Artificial intelligence has been making headlines lately as a powerful tool with near-infinite potential. Yes, it is pretty awesome. Hell, we wrote this article with AI assistance from Jasper. Still, no technology is without its limitations. Don't pump up the tech...

Sometimes a simple ad or billboard just doesn't cut it. For an approach with a higher return on investment than traditional marketing methods, consider experiential marketing. When you create an immersive experience for your target audience, they can interact with...

The Dos and Don'ts of Using Humor in Your Marketing Building a strong emotional connection to your target audience is crucial for standing out from the competition. One effective approach is to use humor in marketing campaigns. It's a great way to increase brand...

Whether you're just starting in the world of branding or looking for new approaches to the subject, online articles and LinkedIn carousels will get you only so far. You need deeper knowledge, not just quick-hit chunks of wisdom. Time to crack open some books. For more...

Another New(ish) Look for the Iconic Soda Brand PepsiCo has unveiled a new logo and visual identity for its flagship brand, the first major change to the Pepsi logo since 2008. As Pepsi celebrates its 125th anniversary, the brand is clearly aiming to honor its...

Having a heritage brand is a good thing. Being seen as outdated ... not so much. Old Spice was on the wrong side of that line in 2010 when the company embarked on a massive rebranding campaign. That investment in brand image proved to be a smart move. "The Man Your...

When you’re leading a team, people turn to you for answers. But where does that get you? Constantly providing all the answers makes it easy to get caught up in the day-to-day grind, putting out fires for people who are totally reliant on your expertise. How can you...