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Peter Sumpton3 min read

What are the 3Cs of marketing (and why do they matter)?

Stop overcomplicating brand positioning. Start with the 3Cs model and you can’t go wrong, ...
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Peter Sumpton4 min read

Consistency pays double when it comes to brand codes

Actually, it’s closer to 3x according to research from System1 and Effie. Learn why brand ...
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Rachel Morris5 min read

What does the ‘junk food ad ban’ mean for marketers?

For many marketers affected by new restrictions on advertising high fat, salt and sugar ...
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Rachel Morris6 min read

How to write brand objectives that set strategic direction

Brand goals are not the same as brand objectives – and understanding the difference is ...
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Rachel Morris7 min read

The missing step in marketing plans: brand diagnosis

Marketers who respect brand DNA gain an edge the rest of the market can’t replicate. ...
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Rachel Morris8 min read

Distinctive brands “paint with a palette of codes,” says Mark Ritson

A distinctive palette of codes drives stronger brand performance. Learn how to build ...
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Mark Ritson8 min read

For Elon Musk’s Tesla, there is such a thing as bad publicity

Tesla’s woes are a rare example of bad press that does harm the brand, because its CEO’s ...
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Mark Ritson9 min read

Amazon must resist the temptation to bleed James Bond dry

The 007 brand will suffer if Amazon emulates Star Wars with spin-off movies and series. ...
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Rachel Morris5 min read

Brand Codes: “First, they must know it’s me”

What are brand codes and why must we use them maniacally? We take a dive into the world ...
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