Founders live and breathe their brands, and Superdry’s Julian Dunkerton should be able to correct the strategic mistakes of the past, as long as he’s not stuck in the past himself.
By Mark Ritson
Time and again companies have proved unwilling to stick to their lofty purpose statements when it costs them money. For purpose to have any meaning, corporations need to put it before profit.
Distinctiveness and differentiation are both integral to brand success so there doesn’t need to be a trade-off between the two.
From titans of industry to serious misconduct investigations, this year high-profile founders lost their shine as employees and brands seized back control.
At the end of every week, we look at the key stories, offering our view on what they mean for you and the industry. From Octopus Energy’s CEO underlining the importance of marketing to the need to remove silos, it’s been a busy week. Here is my take.
Marketing leaders from Abel & Cole, Who Gives A Crap and Allplants share their trials and tribulations from working to become a sustainable brand.
Co-op’s chief membership and customer officer Kenyatte Nelson says “simplicity” of communication helps him better connect with those at the top of the business to drive the importance of its membership scheme.
For director of brand marketing, Sarah Mayall, the bank’s decision to hero its red hexagon logo is the “big win” of her time in role.