Bill Gullan
Bill Gullan is the President of Finch Brands. His nearly 30-year (ugh!) career in branding has revolved around naming, messaging, M&A brand integration, and qualitative research. He has been with Finch Brands since 2001.
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October 20, 2016
|Bill Gullan
One Big Idea: A (Met) Life Without Snoopy
Revealing a new brand identity, MetLife has also decided to part ways with Snoopy. What does ending this iconic relationship mean for the brand?…
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September 22, 2016
|Bill Gullan
Branded Tech: Chris Cera, CEO of Arcweb Technologies
Chris Cera, Founder and CEO of Arcweb Technologies, shares his insights on the role of the brand in custom software solutions and branded tech.
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September 9, 2016
|Bill Gullan
One Big Idea: Do We Need a Tagline?
In this week's episode, Bill examines the factors that are critical to deciding whether or not a tagline is appropriate for a brand.
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September 1, 2016
|Bill Gullan
The Truth About Digital: Mitchell Reichgut, CEO of Jun Group
Mitchell Reichgut, CEO of Jun Group, explains how advancements in mobile and digital media are transforming the way brands communicate with consumers.
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August 16, 2016
|Bill Gullan
Nothing but Nets: Elisa Padilla, SVP and CMO of Brooklyn Sports and Entertainment
We host Elisa Padilla, an accomplished sports marketer, who walks us through the intricacies of the Brooklyn Nets' rebranding process as the team moved.
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August 5, 2016
|Bill Gullan
One Big Idea: Wearing the Brand
In this week’s episode, we use Starbucks’ recent change in uniform policy to consider the role of visual consistency in brand personality.
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July 28, 2016
|Bill Gullan
The Mother of All Brands: Agata Clevenger, Destination Maternity
We host Agata Clevenger of Destination Maternity. We take a look at how branding helps companies succeed in fixed categories with short consumption cycles.
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July 21, 2016
|Bill Gullan
One Big Idea: Testing Creative
Bill details the role of target market feedback in developing creative brand elements, with a focus on when and how to test creative designs with consumers.
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July 14, 2016
|Bill Gullan
Extreme Branding: Donna Goldsmith – SVP of Tough Mudder Inc.
In this episode, we examine the role of licensing and consumer products in brand growth with Donna Goldsmith, SVP at Tough Mudder.
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June 30, 2016
|Bill Gullan
Rebranding in the Real World: Eric Sugalski, Founder and President of Smithwise
Eric Sugalski speaks about the recent rebranding process of his company, Smithwise, and examine the nuances of rebranding in practice.
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June 23, 2016
|Bill Gullan
Investing in the Brand – Carter Weiss and Frank Lin, Silas Capital
Carter Weiss and Frank Lin of Silas Capital explain how they leverage strong brands and storytelling to grow the businesses in which they invest.
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June 16, 2016
|Bill Gullan
Omnichannel Observations: Deborah Fine – CEO, Board Member, and Private Equity Consultant
Deborah Fine, who's managed brand-first organizations including PINK and Avon, looks at how omnichannel marketing is changing.
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