Saturday July 05, 2008
Corporate Id: Strategic Branding
Powerful Branding Doesn't Happen By Chance
 
A memorable brand builds emotional bonds that weather down markets and will justify a higher price. Branding principles can be rich in jargon and speculation, but consumer buying habits are generally pretty simple: People buy what makes them happy. They buy products and services that they trust. People trust what they can see...and they're smart enough to know when you're full of “it";.

Greenbaum Marketing’ creativity lies in watching trends and finding brand strategies that parallel your business plan. This foundation acts as the launching board for great design and innovation as we rack our creative brains to develop new brands for our clients. Building a strong brand takes commitment. You'll find that once your brand is in place, it takes on a life of its own. This phenomena occurs as your clients and employees interact (and interpret) your brand. This is important. It is your brand's culture.

Every favorite brand that comes to your mind is likely there because of an emotional connection you have with it. The first thing you likely think of isn't the product specifications, it is how you feel about the brand and how it enhances your life. Your emotional connection with the brand, whether a connection exists or not, and whether that connection is a positive one or a negative one, affects your purchase decisions. Whether you will buy one brand versus another. How much you will pay for one brand versus another. Branding clearly affects profits. But how exactly does it do this? Brand identity affects your profitability in three key ways.

Differentiation
A strong brand identity can provide a clear and defined reason for a customer to do business with you. Differentiation means that your brand can appeal to your prospects' specific needs and wants and will be recognized and remembered when it's time to make a purchase decision.

Perception
A strong brand identity affects perceptions. The perception a consumer has of your company and the quality of your product will determine whether or not they will buy from you, and how much they are willing to pay. Moreover, companies with strong brand recognition are more valuable than non-branded companies to investors, partners and top-talent job-seekers.

Loyalty
A strong brand identity generates a recurring stream of profit via repeat and referral sales, significantly reducing cost-of-sales.


Greenbaum Marketing Communications helps organizations increase awareness and profits by managing their brand identities. We are at our best working with visionary individuals and ambitious companies that understand that effective branding is critical to their success. Our brand strategies are always at "top of mind" as we work with clients to develop print collateral, online communications and packaging - that aid businesses in developing better leads, introducing new products, breaking into new markets and improving market perceptions.

 

 

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in the news
07/05/2007
GREENBAUM MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS TAKES ON BOXING CHAMPION FLOYD MAYWEATHER AS HE LAUNCHES HIS NEW FOUNDATION
Super lightweight champion of the world, Floyd Mayweather Jr. has recent launched the Floyd Mayweather Jr. Foundation to help urban youth and communities in need.... read more

06/11/2007
GREENBAUM MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS DEVELOPS NEW BRAND FOR COUNTRY PLACE LIVING FRANCHISE
Greenbaum Marketing Communications assists new franchisor, Country Place Living, LLC to launch their new franchise brand in assisted living residences.... read more

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Change is Good, You Go First.
June 14, 2008, 1:06 am
Submitted By: Martin Greenbaum
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There are tons of business and self improvement books out there. Reading the good ones must become a hobby for those who are looking to maximize their potential in business and life. One powerful book, by Tom Feltenstein, focuses on over 20 great strategies for taking control of profitability. Tom is an icon in the franchise, restaurant, and hospitality industries and has recently become a good friend. I am enjoying learning from him and stealing all his best strategies (just jokin' / not really). Take the time to checkout his website at www.tomfeltenstein.com.

Do you know a good factor?
June 14, 2008, 1:06 am
Submitted By: Martin Greenbaum
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If I were to ask most people what a "factor" is, they wouldn't have a clue. Yes, there may be that 10% of experienced business people that may of had some banking background that know, but for the most part, there are many factors. Now don't get confused. I'm talking about the factoring professionals of Liquid Capital Corp., commonly known in the financial business as "factors". Basically, they help businesses convert the accounts receivables into cash for very reasonable rates. For businesses that are experiencing cash flow issues due to slow paying clients, this is a real solution. Money is tight right now. Conventional and home equity loans are harder to come by for most and factoring credit worthy A/R is a great solution. Of course I know a lot about this topic, we're working on a wide variety of Liquid Capital Corps' franchise marketing tools.

It's Splash-tastic!!!
June 14, 2008, 1:06 am
Submitted By: Martin Greenbaum
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Imagine a very cool resort, island paradise theme with "Crazy Toucans" "Leapin Lizards" "Pinkies" (don't ask), 400 fantastic suites, and Chicago's newest and largest indoor waterpark. Paradise happens to be at  KeyLime Cove Waterpark, Resort and Spa, right across from Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, IL. Developed by Dave "Famous Dave" Anderson, KeyLime Cove is a tropical vacation destination and the best family getaway with creative activities, fun, and great food (Famous Dave Quality). I have been at the property about four times in the last six weeks, never with my wife and children. No, I haven't been kickin' back, I've been in meetings, presentations, photoshoots, and late night re-con missions to the competitors (don't tell anyone).