I’ve read The Emperor’s New Clothes to my kids probably a thousand times. It’s one of those classic bedtime stories that sticks with you. Partly because it’s funny. Partly because it’s short. And partly because there’s something deeper going on…
Bookmark this for when your CEO asks, “Will a rebrand really be a smart investment?” You never know what type of questions you’ll get when you’re presenting to a client. We were presenting a rebrand to a client team…
Companies are being built and sold faster than ever before. Every day, there are new startups, new products and new services. And every day, competitors join forces in the hopes of seizing an even larger share of the market. But…
It’s a classic, versatile pairing in cultures around the world: chicken and rice. But there’s a specific chicken-and-rice dish that’s particularly popular in Singapore, Malaysia and much of southeast Asia. Hainan chicken, or chicken rice: slow-poached chicken paired with seasoned…
Mergers can be like marriages—thrilling and risky, combined with serious discussions around identity, responsibilities and who makes better coffee. When Lightedge and Connectria tied the corporate knot, they needed an identity that felt true to both their pasts and shared…
Pandemic-era shortages showed us all how fragile supply chains can be, from production and warehousing to shipping and last-mile delivery. InfoPlus sits at the center of the mayhem. As a connector and organizer of sorts, the SaaS company’s technology works…
You know the feeling. The electrifying feeling of standing shoulder to shoulder with other fans in a packed stadium, holding your breath in anticipation… right before your team clinches the championship. If you’ve ever played a sport, lived in a…
In the world of family businesses, there’s a myth known as the “three-generation rule.” This idea suggests that many family-owned companies fail by the time the third generation takes the reins. Personally, I’ve never been a big fan of rules.…
They say “All good things must come to an end.” And maybe that’s true. But I’d argue “All great things must come back.” At least that’s the case for Porano, one of our team’s all-time favorite projects. Almost a decade…
I’ve researched hundreds of logistics brands in the last couple of months. I’ve poured through websites, evaluated logos and reviewed positioning statements. And I’ve noticed a pattern. For the most part—and with a few notable exceptions—the logistics industry is filled…