Simon Wakeman - marketing, public relations and digital communications

London 2012 brand launch - the aftermath

Monday, June 4th, 2007 at 10:26 pm

It’s been an interesting day - having been at the launch of the London 2012 brand this morning and then getting home this evening to read the reaction to the new logo online.

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Categories: Blogging, Branding, Marketing, Public relations, Social media

First thoughts on the new London 2012 brand

Monday, June 4th, 2007 at 12:25 pm

Some initial thoughts on the new brand identity for the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games unveiled in London today.

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Categories: Branding, Marketing, Public relations

So here it is - the new London 2012 logo

Monday, June 4th, 2007 at 11:39 am

A first look at the new logo for London 2012

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Categories: Branding, Marketing, Public relations

London 2012 brand to be unveiled this morning

Monday, June 4th, 2007 at 10:34 am

I’m live blogging from the Roundhouse in Camden (London) this morning at the launch of the new brand for London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics.

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Categories: Branding, Marketing, Public relations

Pet food poisoning shows brands need to be genuine

Wednesday, March 28th, 2007 at 9:33 pm

The American pet food poisoning scare shows that while brands must ensure they stay true to the values they demonstrate to consumers.

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Categories: Branding, Marketing

Can the Bernard Matthews brand survive bird flu?

Monday, February 5th, 2007 at 1:08 pm

Over the weekend the UK had its first substantial outbreak of the H5N1 strain of bird flu. This is the first time that an outbreak of such a disease has hit a branded farmer - Bernard Matthews. What does this mean for the Bernard Matthews brand?

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Branding in social media

Tuesday, October 17th, 2006 at 9:06 pm

Brand is one of the most mis-used words in marketing. I’ve been thinking about what affects brand perception in social media.

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Categories: Blogging, Branding, RSS, Social media

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