S04.EP05 - Rebelious Branding with Stix of Liquid Death artwork
JUST Branding

S04.EP05 - Rebelious Branding with Stix of Liquid Death

  • S4E5
  • 46:17
  • April 12th 2023

Are you thirsty for some killer marketing strategies? Then grab a glass of Liquid Death Mountain Water and tune in to the latest episode of the Just Branding Podcast!

Hosts Matt & Jacob sit down with Steve Nilson, AKA Stix, the 'Vice of President of Cult Indoctrination' at Liquid Death, to dive into the innovative thinking behind one of the most successful up-and-coming consumer brands.

Stix and his team have made waves in the industry by breaking all the rules and creating a refreshing new approach to selling water.

We'll explore the brand's clear purpose and positioning, which not only hydrates but also has shaken up the entire water category.

Stix's philosophy of authentic brand building is the perfect recipe for success, relying on radical creativity and genuine endorsements to quench the thirst of consumers worldwide.

But we'll also take a gulp of Stix's risk assessment approach to ensure that creativity never goes overboard, while still considering the brand's potential for global expansion.

If you're looking to make a splash in your industry and disrupt the market, this episode is a must-listen.

Don't let it slip through your fingers like water through a sieve - tune in now to discover the phenomenal brand power of Liquid Death!

JUST Branding

The JUST Branding Podcast, hosted by Jacob Cass & Matt Davies, is the only podcast dedicated to helping designers & entrepreneurs grow brands.

Each episode goes deep into the details of the brand building process, with professional insights, actionable tips and resources to help you build better brands.

The focus is on helping designers & entrepreneurs bridge the gap between strategy and design. Branding professionals from around the world join Jacob & Matt in discussing the benefits of brand strategy, top tools, how to sell strategy, brand purpose, brand positioning, neuroscience, brand personality, messaging, storytelling, brand naming, tag lines, logo design, brand identity design and brand experience.

ABOUT JACOB CASS

Jacob Cass is a Sydney-based designer & strategist who runs JUST Creative, an award-winning branding & design firm that doubles as an industry leading blog. Jacob helps brands grow & get results by crafting distinctive logos & brand identities that are backed by a solid brand strategy.

He recently rebranded San Francisco and Puerto Rico, and also branded New York's Digital District. Other clients have included the likes of Disney, Nintendo and Jerry Seinfeld. Jacob has spoken at TEDx, been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur and has been awarded LinkedIn’s “Best of” for branding.

For him, design is a lifelong journey of continuously honing his craft, as well as educating other fellow designers & business owners to build on theirs, which has allowed him to build a large and loyal following, including his website which has been been viewed over 50 million times. Jacob is an avid traveler and has traveled to 87 countries.

ABOUT MATT DAVIES

Matt is a brand strategy specialist working with leaders to align around their brand and get it ready to connect deeply with those inside and outside of their organisations. His work enables you to grow your business faster and easier. Matt solves a variety of brand challenges, from strategy and positioning to naming and identity right through to company culture and product innovation.