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Insights, tips, and thoughts on brand development and design.
How to Write a Brand Story That People Actually Remember
Facts tell, but stories sell. This playbook breaks down the science of a memorable brand story and shows you how to find and craft the authentic narrative that will captivate your audience.
7 Common Branding Mistakes Costing Your Business (And How to Fix Them)
From an inconsistent message to a forgettable name, these unforced errors can silently kill your growth. Here’s a guide to identifying and fixing the most common branding pitfalls.
The SMB Rebranding Checklist: When and How to Refresh Your Identity
Is your brand starting to feel outdated? This practical playbook will help you decide if you need a simple 'refresh' or a full 'rebrand,' and guide you through the critical steps to ensure a successful evolution.
The Startup Branding Playbook: From Seed to Series A
Your brand is a critical asset in your fundraising journey. This playbook shows you how to strategically build and deploy your brand to impress investors, attract talent, and win your first customers.
The Personal Branding Playbook: 5 Steps to a Powerful Identity with AI
For consultants, creators, and entrepreneurs, this is the professional playbook for building an authentic personal brand. Discover the strategic steps and how our platform turns this complex process into a clear, guided journey.
Behind the Brand: The Story of Markolé
How a deep conviction about the true nature of AI led to a new way of building brands, and the story behind the name.
Framework Recap: The Aligned Identity Framework: A Founder's Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Brand That Lasts
We've explored why branding is your greatest asset. Now, we reveal the 'how'—a complete, five-part methodology for forging an authentic, powerful, and unforgettable brand identity.
Framework 5/5: The Visual Genome: Designing a Look That Embodies Your Brand's Soul
The final step: translating your abstract brand DNA—your purpose, personality, and promise—into a tangible, distinct, and beautiful visual identity.
Framework 4/5: The Communication Toolkit: Crafting Your Brand's Core Story
With your strategy set, it's time to communicate it. Learn how to build your Brand Story, Manifesto, and Elevator Pitch to tell a consistent and powerful narrative.
Framework 3/5: The Market Message: Finding Your Perfect Audience and Promise
You can't be everything to everyone. Learn how to connect your brand's authentic identity to a specific audience with a promise they can't ignore.
Framework 2/5: The Expression Sequence: Defining a Memorable Brand Personality
Your brand has a character. Learn how to use archetypes, values, and a distinct tone of voice to make it one your audience will connect with and remember.