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Weekly Lightning Chat: MasterCard’s new sonic brand identity

MasterCard recently debuted what it’s calling a sonic brand identity—a “distinct, memorable melody that will serve as a foundation for its sound across the globe,” from point-of-sale chimes to telephone hold music. The announcement (appropriately…

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What’s so important about your brand?

A brand, most simply, is your company’s identity. More poetically, a brand is defined by where you’ve been and where you’re going. It is ever evolving, constantly under threat, and formed by every interaction. It…

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D.C. brand firm insights on typography inspiration
How typography can help a culture stay alive

Typography is a powerful thing. It can elevate a brand or it can destroy it. In some special cases, it can keep a brand alive for hundreds of years. It can be the glue that…

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How to brand your office

Ready to bring your brand to life inside your office?  Any office redesign today should, at minimum, reflect who you are as a company and, at best, boost morale, inspire collaboration, and encourage innovation. The…

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Living logos

Great logos defy trends, endure, are memorable, and serve as the visual shorthand for their brand. However, logos are also expected to remain relevant within their cultural context. This is a tricky tightrope to walk.…

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Meet Watson, Your Personal Identity Protector [Video]

There have been numerous ads on how IBM’s Watson can help virtually every business from the automotive industry and insurance companies to tax preparation services, but have you heard how Watson can help you protect your…

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Bigger data, bigger ideas

Data is everywhere—and rather than simply using it to identify audiences and measure success (as we must), it can be the inspiration for wildly creative marketing executions. One brand getting creative with data driven marketing is the…

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Getting “it” right—for Strayer and America

Tuesday, February 21st saw a new day dawning for our client, Strayer University. An awareness campaign, “Let’s Get it America” created by Erwin-Penland, broke in heavy broadcast rotation. You may have heard the radio and…

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