Brandstory Analysis: Johnnie Walker

No one likes a “hard sell”. That’s one of the reasons “A Gentleman’s Wager”, from Johnnie Walker Blue Label, is such an amazing example of brandstory done right!

Differentiation and Competitive Pressure

Success means never letting your competition define you. ~ Tom Chappell, Tom's of Maine

Brand Experience

Don't say the old lady screamed. Bring her on and let her scream. ~ Mark Twain

Expected Brand Behavior

Companies have to wake up to the fact that they are more than a product on a shelf. They're a behavior as well. ~Robert Haas, Levi Strauss

Show, Don’t Tell

If you tell me, it’s an essay. If you show me, it’s a story. ~ Barbara Greene

7 Steps of Brand Story Structure

This post is intended to introduce “The 7 O’s of Story Structure”. I will unpack each step of the story structure in separate posts.

What branding is NOT

There is a lot of confusion about what branding is. Let’s first talk about what branding is not: • “Brand” does not mean “logo”. • A “brand” is not a product that is stacked on shelves. • The term “brand” is not synonymous with “product line”.

Why You Need A Brand Development Expert

3 Reasons You Need An Expert In Brand Development: A mission statement defines what you do. A brand personality defines who you are.