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Matt Wood

Branding expert with 20+ years in graphic design, passionate about aligning brand promises with touchpoints to enhance customer experiences.

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Branding   -   Nov 04, 2024 Twelve reasons you may need to rebrand
Twelve reasons you may need to rebrand

Let’s consider some reasons you may want to consider a complete re-brand for your business, not just a refresh.

by Matt Wood
Oct 31, 2024 Brands archetypes – What are they, and why understanding yours will elevate your business?
Brands archetypes – What are they, and why understanding yours will elevate your business?

Brand archetypes are universal symbols or character types representing specific traits, values, and behaviours. They are drawn from Carl Jung's theory of archetypes, which suggests that humans share a collective unconscious populated by recurring symbols and motifs across cultures and time. In branding, these archetypes help define a

by Matt Wood
Oct 29, 2024 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵: 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵: 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿

(This is a summary of the video below) Google Search used to be magic. It offered instant access to information, providing answers within seconds. However, over the past few years, this once seamless experience has become cluttered and laden with ads, diminishing its efficiency and trustworthiness. A Flood of Ads

by Matt Wood
Oct 22, 2024 The missing $20 bill – where customer service and brand collide
The missing $20 bill – where customer service and brand collide

Brand, customer retention, business development, profit, and sustainability; these long-term, big-picture elements of a company can each be built or toppled by day-to-day customer service. Designers can develop attention-grabbing looks, marketing strategists can launch aggressive campaigns, and entrepreneurs can create compelling business models, products and service offerings. However, if the

by Matt Wood
Oct 22, 2024 𝗨𝗦 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 (𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱 $𝟮𝟰𝟬.𝟴𝗕).
𝗨𝗦 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 (𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱 $𝟮𝟰𝟬.𝟴𝗕).

Summary findings: • Strong online growth is expected as inflationary pressures continue to ease and consumer purchase power improves • Mobile Shopping will power spending velocity across the ecommerce landscape and retailers that optimize for mobile will benefit • Price sensitivity will remain persistent, competitive discounts, along with strong value propositions, will be

by Matt Wood
Oct 18, 2024 Choosing the right colour palette.
Choosing the right colour palette.

Choosing the right colour palette is crucial in design, as it not only defines the aesthetic appeal but also conveys the underlying message and emotion of the brand or project. Understanding Color Psychology: Before diving into colors, understanding the psychology behind them is key. Colours evoke emotions; for instance, blue

by Matt Wood
Oct 16, 2024 Brands that successfully employ minimalism.
Brands that successfully employ minimalism.

Minimalism in branding is not just a design choice; it's a philosophy that reflects a brand's commitment to simplicity and clarity. Several brands have successfully employed minimalism in their branding and marketing strategies, setting themselves apart in a cluttered marketplace. In this post, we'll

by Matt Wood
Matt Wood   -   Sep 17, 2024 Brands archetype – What are they, and why understanding yours will elevate your business?
Brands archetype – What are they, and why understanding yours will elevate your business?

By Matt Wood Brand archetypes are universal symbols or character types representing specific traits, values, and behaviors. They are drawn from Carl Jung's theory of archetypes, which suggests that humans share a collective unconscious populated by recurring symbols and motifs across cultures and time. In branding, these archetypes

by Matt Wood
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