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Service: Brand Naming

The Influence of Branded Ingredients in the Dietary Supplement Industry

Three glasses with pills as thumbnail image for POV on the merits of branded ingredients in the supplement industry

In the vast landscape of the dietary supplement industry, branded ingredients have emerged as an undeniable force, captivating both nutraceutical manufacturers and consumers alike. Branded ingredients such as Cognizin®, Wellmune, or DE111, serve as cornerstone examples, offering unique benefits and garnering attention in a highly competitive market. So, what makes branded ingredients so appealing? Let’s… Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span>

Uncategorized July 08, 2023 Megan Hook

Food Full Circle Podcast: Research + Actionable Insights

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Food Full Circle, presented by MarketPlace, explores the cyclical way in which the food industry is transformed by consumer demand and through products that are increasingly healthy, sustainable, accessible, and delightful. It unpacks how nutrition industry executives can cultivate meaningful and successful brand experiences—the bridges that connect innovation to consumers and, ultimately, complete this circle… Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span>

Uncategorized July 17, 2022 Megan Hook

Food Full Circle Podcast: Brand Archetypes

food full circle podcast episode one brand archetypes

Food Full Circle, presented by MarketPlace, explores the cyclical way in which the food industry is transformed by consumer demand and through products that are increasingly healthy, sustainable, accessible, and delightful. Finally, it unpacks how nutrition industry execs can cultivate meaningful and successful brand experiences—the bridges that connect innovation to consumer and, ultimately, complete this… Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span>

Uncategorized April 30, 2022 Megan Hook

Brandcrumbs: the “Authentic” Brand Position Isn’t What it Is (is it?)

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(This is the first in a series of ongoing posts we’re calling Brandcrumbs, which are bits and pieces of branding advice left over from our regular conversations about real-world brand positioning challenges.) I do not like “it is what it is.” Because “it is what it is” means nothing. Because it means everything. It means that you… Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span>

Uncategorized January 08, 2020 Jeremy Huggins

Best Pet Marketing Agencies

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Who is the best pet marketing agency? Chances are good that you’re reading this because you searched for “best pet marketing agencies” or something close to it (“pet industry marketing,” e.g.). That would make perfect sense. Though your situation is personal and specific, it’s much easier to start big and narrow from there. This is… Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span>

Uncategorized January 18, 2018 Jeremy Huggins

2017: the Year of Unbranding?

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The Guardian reports that the large UK bookstore chain Waterstones has opened three small branches without the chain’s branding. The three stores are individually named—Southwold Books, Harpenden Books, and The Rye Bookshop—located in small towns that previously lacked a bookstore, and have a smaller footprint than the typical branded store. Waterstones managing director told The… Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span>

Uncategorized March 07, 2017 Matt Miller

Nutrition + Convenience + Coziness = Huga

Huga Bar

We’re excited and proud to announce the launch of Hůga. Several months ago, we partnered with (the now-named) Hůga Foods to develop their brand. After an initial conversation about family recipes and gluten-free nutrition, we got to work on the following: • Market assessment• Brand positioning strategy• Brand narrative• Brand name• Product naming• Logo• Wrapper… Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span>

Uncategorized May 15, 2015 Crystal Buckey