Category: Innovation
Monigle Perspective: Design-Worthy Brands of 2019
Good design is everywhere. You no longer have to go on an international expedition to observe an elusive stunning brand in its natural habitat. It has become expected for brands...
5 of our favorite takeaways from Behind the Brands, our Brand Concierge Webinar with NN Group
What’s old can be new again. That was the goal for one of the oldest-newest brands in the world, NN Group, a 175-year-old $6B company split from ING Bank. Despite...
Humanizing Brands, Moving People: How to Connect—and Stay Connected—with Today’s Emotionally-Driven Consumers
Remember when branding used to be called “corporate identity?” Back then brands were built on a pedestal—polished and professional yes, but oftentimes with an intentional distance between company and consumer....
The White Stripes, constriction and close-in innovation
Jack White, the musician behind The White Stripes, is well known for his devotion to black, white and red—adopting a career-long avoidance of the remainder of the color wheel. This...
Brand Innovation Begins With a Culture Shift
Today, change is not just a brand buzzword, it’s a deeply ingrained human expectation. Each time we open our phones we’re thrust into a revolution — new updates, options, experiences...
JetBlue Mints Premium Brand Experience
Expedited check-in. Preferred baggage claim. Lie-flat seats. Non-stop entertainment. Small plates inspired by a New York restaurant. Full-bottle wine service. A free amenities kit from Birchbox. Sounds like a first-class...
Innovation in Banking: Start with the Heart
A colleague of mine, Josh Berndt, and I recently attended two key banking industry events. We both went to ABA in Denver and then Josh braved the bright lights and...
8,000 Miles Away: The Pro Bowl of Brands
It’s risky for a non-American to begin a blog with a US sports analogy. But, having crossed the pond from London nearly ten years ago, I finally feel ready to...