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Jester Brand Archetype
Life is fun. Laughter and joy. Entertainment until it comes out of your ears. This is the upbeat and positive world of 'The Jester'. The...

Matt Davies
Apr 26, 20182 min read


Stories make us high.
We are addicted to stories. It's all in the chemistry. Let's get geeky. What is the best way to generate meaning in our lives? Answer:...

Matt Davies
Apr 19, 20182 min read


Innocent Brand Archetype
Everything is lovely. Everything is just positively nice. The birds are singing. The bunny rabbits are dancing. The world is right and...

Matt Davies
Apr 12, 20182 min read


Logos are overrated
If I could have a metaphorical pound for every-time I have reminded someone that their brand is not their logo, I would be a rich man....

Matt Davies
Apr 5, 20185 min read


Creator Brand Archetype
The Creator. The character in the workshop, busily inventing new things which will make a huge impact on the storyline. Hugely...

Matt Davies
Mar 30, 20182 min read


Caregiver Brand Archetype
The Caregiver. The character who appears in stories in the form of a healer or nurse. Selfless. Always seeking to help others. The...

Matt Davies
Mar 29, 20182 min read


Add Meaning With Brand Archetypes
How can I get the work my team produces to communicate better? How do you add more meaning to your creative work? How can you connect on...

Matt Davies
Mar 22, 20184 min read


Mantra for within. Motto for without.
"Everyone in this place knows what we stand for." Really? Well, when I just spoke to them, they all summarised it differently. If you...

Matt Davies
Mar 15, 20184 min read


Tool: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Ever heard the expression "First world problems"? Usually applied to a frustration around an aspect of comfort or luxury. We use this to...

Matt Davies
Feb 22, 20182 min read


Focus on your brand audience
Photo by Cory Schadt on Unsplash Without a focus on who your audience is any marketing or branding is destined to fail. Customers create...

Matt Davies
Feb 1, 20183 min read


The power of brand purpose
If you can communicate it, "purpose" is powerful. Why? Because if your purpose links to mine I'm more likely to join your cause. If it...

Matt Davies
Jan 25, 20183 min read


Start with Why
I am a believer that "branding" needs to be undertaken from the inside out. It should not be viewed as the cloths a business wears....

Matt Davies
Jan 11, 20183 min read
We have stuff. What we want is meaning.
What would you rather have in your home? A mass produced rug from ikea which sits on the floor of a thousand other peoples homes or a...

Matt Davies
Dec 21, 20175 min read
A definition of “brand” (it’s not your logo)
I think it’s helpful when speaking about branding to get some definitions clear. In this post we review what the terms “brand” and...

Matt Davies
Dec 10, 20173 min read
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