by Minter Dial | Feb 10, 2017 | Leadership
While net neutrality must not end, can a brand or company afford its own neutrality around important ethical issues? Standing for Something Mr Trump is a disruptor. Love him or hate him, he is changing things up. One of the most unexpected and rather unusual outcomes...
by Minter Dial | Feb 1, 2017 | Branding
I often like to check out and juxtapose ads from the same industry. For this post, I wanted to look at two banking adverts: from HSBC and NatWest, both of which are headquartered in London. HSBC – Differing points of view I’ve long admired the HSBC...
by Minter Dial | Dec 26, 2016 | Branding
You would imagine that Woolrich, the outdoors clothing company that was started in Woolrich PA in 1830, is steeped in tradition, values and history. They have, after all, survived this long. And what of their branding? I found them with an implantation in the...
by Minter Dial | Feb 5, 2016 | Leadership
When I was first asked the question whether parenting skills were transferable to the work place (in terms of management skills), I shrugged off the idea. But, with some further reflection, I think it is entirely appropriate. Maybe it’s about letting the inner...
by Minter Dial | Jan 31, 2016 | Minter Dialogue, Podcast
Minter Dialogue Episode #180 — This interview is with Simon Barrow, a man with an illustrious career in brand management and agencies, who founded and ran People in Business for 21 years. Simon pioneered the notion “Employer Brand” and now helps...
