Where Pumpkin Spice Went Wrong
The pumpkin spice phenomenon shows no sign of slowing down. Released upon an unsuspecting public in 2003 by coffee mega chain Starbucks, the company claims to have sold more than 200 million serves of the infamous Pumpkin Spice Latte. Companies were quick to observe...
Why Brand Differentiation is Vital
There are so many things vying for people’s attention these days. It’s difficult for anything to stand out anymore. So how can you make sure your brand is noticed? How can you ensure your brand is noticeably different from your competitors? Copycats, ‘me-too’ brands...
Why Face to Face Communication is Still Vital
In a world so deeply interconnected through the internet, it’s easy to think that speaking face to face is an outdated method of doing business. It’s true that email, voice and video calling have made themselves indispensable. But there’s still immense value in...
Pepsi Survives: But At What Cost?
Everyone is pretty familiar with the Pepsi incident by now. If you drink sodas, or have been even slightly familiar with the name ‘Kardashian’, then you probably know what we are referring to. So much backlash came from the Pepsi commercial of three weeks ago, that...