In this thought-provoking episode of JUST Branding, we're thrilled to host Professor Byron Sharp, a leading figure in marketing science and the Director of the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute, the world's premier center for marketing research.
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Byron, renowned for his groundbreaking book "How Brands Grow," which has significantly influenced the marketing sphere over the last decade, joins us to unravel the scientific principles behind brand growth.
Our conversation kicks off with Byron's inspiration for exploring consumer buying behavior and brand expansion, setting the stage for an enlightening discussion on the essence of his work.
Delving into "How Brands Grow," Byron sheds light on the book's key insights, including the pivotal concepts of Mental & Physical availability, the synergy between Distinctiveness and Differentiation, and the power of distinctive brand assets in forging lasting brand memories.
Tackling prevalent myths in brand growth, such as the overemphasis on brand loyalty and the crucial need for broad market reach, Byron emphasizes the role of continuous brand exposure in shaping consumer preferences.
He offers practical advice on how listeners can apply these insights, highlighting the balance between innovation and consistency in brand strategy.
For designers, Byron discusses the creation and rapid adoption of distinctive brand assets, providing a blueprint for branding success.
Tune in for an episode packed with invaluable insights for growing better, more recognizable brands, based on rigorous scientific research.
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 LinkedInâs âBest ofâ 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.