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  • Purpose

    The problem with Purpose

    Alastair Williams ◦ September 20, 2021

    Here goes I have an issue with the P-word. There, I’ve said it.  As one of the most frequently used …
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    • thought leadership
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    How to create a brand identity

    Alastair Williams ◦ September 7, 2021

    At mark-making*, we’ve been creating new brand identities and revitalising others that have lost their way, for over 25 years. …
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  • Good Marks from Mark-Making*

    Leaving goodmarks* – making our business a force for good

    Steve Turner ◦ June 24, 2021

    26 years ago, the doors of mark-making* were opened for the very first time. And right from day one, Ali …
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    Technology, Innovation & Fast-growth: positioning for growth

    Alastair Williams ◦ June 13, 2021

    Competition in the technology and innovation sector has never been so fierce. The pace of innovation and disruption may be …
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    • communications
    • innovation
    • technology
  • Jason Oakley

    B2B Brand Building: an interview with Jason Oakley, Recognise Bank

    Zoe March ◦ May 18, 2021

    In the fifth in our series of interviews on brand building, Zoë speaks to Jason Oakley, CEO of new bank …
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    Brand Publishing

    markmaking* ◦ April 17, 2021

    The idea of brand publishing isn’t an entirely new concept, but it’s taking its time to catch on. This is …
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  • Hannah Poulton

    B2B Brand Building: an interview with Hannah Poulton, The Marketing Centre

    Zoe March ◦ April 15, 2021

    In the fourth in our series of interviews on brand building, and specifically its place in B2B marketing strategy, Zoë …
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  • Tone of Voice Questions

    markmaking* ◦ April 5, 2021

    Tone of voice has been pretty hot for a while. In sectors that have been traditionally dusty and conformist (finance, …
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    • communication
    • language
    • tone of voice
  • Blanding

    ‘Blanding’ – What, Why and How to Avoid It.

    Alastair Williams ◦ April 1, 2021

    What is blanding? ‘Blanding’ isn’t a new thing, but my sense is it’s on the rise. Brands within a category, …
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    • brand magnetism
    • brand strategy
    • branding
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  • Spencer Clarke

    B2B Brand Building: an interview with Spencer Clarke, Nationwide Building Society

    Zoe March ◦ February 2, 2021

    In the third in our series of interviews on brand building, and specifically its place in B2B marketing strategy, Zoë …
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    • B2B marketing
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    • brand building
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  • Patricia Antunez

    B2B Brand Building: an interview with Patricia Antunez, Willis Towers Watson

    Zoe March ◦ November 17, 2020

    In the second in our series of interviews on brand building, and specifically its place in B2B marketing strategy, Zoë …
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    Brand Magnetism & How to Create Winning Investor Presentations

    Alastair Williams ◦ October 28, 2020

    Once upon a time… My youngest Joe is 10. He’s mildly dyslexic, so over the years we’ve worked particularly hard …
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    • B2B marketing
    • brand building
    • brand strategy
    • thought leadership
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