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The Branding Menagerie
A thoughtfully assembled treasure trove of branding insights
Messaging


6 Elements of a Great Messaging Strategy for a Wellness Business
Discover how a clear messaging strategy helps wellness brands stand out, build emotional connection, attract clients, and support long-term growth.

Vanessa Matthew
Nov 13, 20253 min read


7 Strategic Ways to Grow a Wellness Business Without Selling Out
Learn how wellness business owners can grow without selling out by using messaging strategies, brand voice guidelines, and audience insights instead of surface-level marketing.

Vanessa Matthew
Nov 6, 20254 min read


The Sage Brand Archetype
Explore the Sage brand archetype in wellness marketing, how archetypes shape consumer behavior, and how brands build trust through clarity, wisdom, and education.

Vanessa Matthew
Oct 25, 20255 min read


The Lover Brand Archetype
One of the most fascinating brand archetypes to work with is the Lover Brand Archetype.

Vanessa Matthew
Sep 26, 20255 min read


Tools Brand and Messaging Strategists Use to Inform Brand Positioning
Learn what tools brand and messaging strategists use, from research and measurement to organization, collaboration, and presentation, and how they inform brand positioning.
Reggie Holmes
Jul 2, 20253 min read


The Hero Brand Archetype: How to Build a Bold, Impact-Driven Brand
Brands that embody the Hero archetype are often associated with bravery, courage, and determination.

Vanessa Matthew
Feb 22, 20258 min read


Determining Your Competitive Frame of Reference For Your Wellness Brand Before Brand Positioning
Learn how wellness founders can identify their true competition, clarify their frame of reference, and position their brand with accuracy before messaging or marketing.

Vanessa Matthew
Feb 11, 20254 min read


Personal Branding Through Astrology: Harnessing Your Sun, Moon, and Rising Signs for Professional Success
Astrology offers a roadmap to uncovering deeper layers of self-awareness, aligning our true nature with the image we project to the world.

Vanessa Matthew
Aug 19, 202410 min read


Brand Storytelling: A Step-by-Step Guide to Connecting with Your Audience
Storytelling is a powerful way to connect with your audience and communicate the essence of your brand.

Vanessa Matthew
Oct 5, 20234 min read


The Innocent Brand Archetype
The Innocent brand archetype is one that it taps into our desire for a simpler, more pure world.

Vanessa Matthew
Sep 6, 20234 min read


Picking the Perfect Palette: A Brand Strategist's Guide to Color Theory
The right brand colors is crucial for your brand's success. They create an emotional connection with your audience and so much more.

Vanessa Matthew
Jun 7, 20238 min read


The Key Elements of a Successful Brand Platform: What You Need to Know
A brand platform is a foundational document that should underly everything your business does. Not to be confused with your brand guide.

Vanessa Matthew
Feb 15, 20236 min read


How To Effectively Communicate With Stakeholders
Learn how to use brand research to make communicating with your audience easier and more effective.

Vanessa Matthew
Feb 7, 20235 min read


Black Brand Archetypes (of the African Diaspora)
A list of brand archetypes with Black people as examples of Carl Jung's 12 brand archetypes.

Vanessa Matthew
Jan 8, 202313 min read


The Difference Between Branding and Marketing
It’s important not to confuse the terms branding and marketing. They are both strategic activities that will determine the success of your..

Vanessa Matthew
Dec 24, 20223 min read


The Outlaw Brand Archetype
Notoriously counterculture, an Outlaw brand can be quite the rebel with a propensity for breaking the rules.

Vanessa Matthew
Dec 24, 20223 min read


6 Ways to Build Brand Loyalty
Build brand loyalty for repeat customers that cost less to market to, spend more, and buy more frequently.

Vanessa Matthew
Apr 19, 20225 min read


How To Conduct a Brand Audit
A communications-based audit assesses the state of your brand and the communications from it.

Vanessa Matthew
Mar 23, 20215 min read


How To Tell Your Company’s Brand Story
A brand story is a narrative meant to gain an emotional reaction from your potential clients.
Team
Dec 29, 20202 min read


How to Identify Your Primary Target Audience
Learn how to determine if primary target audience and if they are the right target audience for you.

Vanessa Matthew
Nov 24, 20203 min read
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