Horton Hears His WHO! Do You?
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Horton Hears His WHO! Do You?

For those that know me personally, they’re aware that I’m a new father. My wife and I are overjoyed with our little one, born just four weeks ago.

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Trendslation: The Rise of Fermentation
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Trendslation: The Rise of Fermentation

You’ve likely tried a beer, sourdough bread, pickles, yogurt, and sauerkraut. If adventurous, you might have had seaweed salad with sushi, kimchi from a food truck, or kombucha your sister brewed at home.

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The Disemvoweling of Modern Brands
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The Disemvoweling of Modern Brands

Disemvoweling may sound like a coined word, but I promise you, it’s not. It’s a brand naming technique that owes its origins to texting culture.

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2017 BXP Makeover Challenge
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2017 BXP Makeover Challenge

The Makeover Challenge, sponsored by BXP Magazine (formerly Package Design Magazine), Sun Chemical, and Caps57, returned for its 14th year this summer.

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Building Better Brand Names
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Building Better Brand Names

In a past blog post, I discussed reasons why a DIY approach to naming is not always the best idea. In this blog, I will share some best practices for getting to better brand names.

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The High Five
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The High Five

Design, when done well, is a powerful tool for telling your story and forming a meaningful connection with the audience.

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A DIY Bionic Man?
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A DIY Bionic Man?

In the age of Do-It-Yourself, people are taking on all kinds of projects themselves.

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The Truth About Spirits
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The Truth About Spirits

In today’s quickly growing and highly competitive brown spirits (bourbons & whiskeys) market, the need for a strong point of difference is more important than ever.

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Kids: Picky to Adventurous Eaters
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Kids: Picky to Adventurous Eaters

I am a Gen X’er by age, but have the eating habits of a Millennial. I am fluent in ethnic flavors and on most occasions make healthy eco-friendly food choices.

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Brand Charter: Values – Part 1
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Brand Charter: Values – Part 1

Hard Seltzers. Cauliflower pizza crust. So what’s next? COHO’s 2021 Food and Beverage Trends could inspire the next, most instagrammable, crave-worthy products in the category.

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The New Meaning of Better
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The New Meaning of Better

Since branded products first hit store shelves over a century ago, they‘ve captured our attention with bold logos, catchy copy, and flashy packaging.

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Our Next Big Journey
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Our Next Big Journey

Today, COHO Creative – a brand strategy, innovation, and design company – sets out on our next big journey

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