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Telkom’s Branding Crisis: When the First “P” Is Forgotten

For decades, Telkom was the face of South African telecommunications. Before it was formally established in 1991, telecoms were run under the South African Post Office (SAPO). When Telkom was carved out as a separate entity, it inherited SAPO’s infrastructure, Read more

By Michael, 10 monthsSeptember 30, 2025 ago
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From Magic to Mechanics: What Apple’s iPhone 17 Event Tells Us About Brand Storytelling

When Steve Jobs introduced the original iPhone in 2007, he didn’t open with tech specs. He didn’t talk about chipsets or cooling systems. He told a story. “An iPod. A phone. An internet communicator. Are you getting it? These are Read more

By Michael, 11 monthsSeptember 10, 2025 ago
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Stormers Logo Redesign: A Bold Move That Misses the Mark

The Stormers’ recent logo unveiling on August 13, 2025, marks a significant departure from the norm in sports branding and signals a daring new direction for the team’s visual identity. Unlike the subtle refreshes seen with teams like the Sharks—who Read more

By Michael, 11 monthsAugust 18, 2025 ago
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Jaguar’s Rebrand Misstep: A Path Forward to Reclaim Its Roaring Identity

In November 2024, Jaguar unveiled a bold rebrand that promised to redefine the iconic British automaker as an ultra-luxury, all-electric brand by 2026. The sleek “jr” logo, avant-garde “Copy Nothing” campaign, and metro-focused positioning aimed to capture a younger, urban, Read more

By Michael, 12 monthsAugust 4, 2025 ago
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The Cult Brand Myth

Every brand dreams of it — that deeply obsessive, fiercely loyal following. The kind of devoted people who queue for hours on end to get their hands on a new product launch, proudly tattoo the logo on their arm, or Read more

By Michael, 1 yearJuly 15, 2025 ago
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Vodacom’s 1,000+ Cellphone Contracts Are a Maze—Here’s a Simpler Way Forward

In South Africa’s dynamic telecom market, Vodacom’s cellphone contracts, with over 1,000 options when including devices, often overwhelm customers. This complexity, noted by retailers like Cellucity, reflects a broader challenge in telecommunications: too many choices can hinder decision-making. At Three Read more

By Michael, 1 yearJuly 14, 2025 ago
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Navigating the Price War: How iKhokha and Yoco Can Redefine Their USP with Practical, Market-Specific Design

In South Africa’s rapidly evolving fintech landscape, portable card machines have become indispensable tools for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Two major players, iKhokha and Yoco, dominate In South Africa’s thriving fintech landscape, portable card machines have become essential for Read more

By Michael, 1 yearJuly 12, 2025 ago
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The Power of Small Steps: Why “Just One Thing Better” Builds Bigger Brands

In business, we often celebrate the giant leaps that capture everyone’s attention. The overnight transformations that seem almost magical. The headline-grabbing innovations that redefine entire industries. And while those moments are undeniably exhilarating — and sometimes absolutely essential — the Read more

By Michael, 1 year ago
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When Leadership Gets It Right: What Tim Cook’s Apple Teaches Us About Protecting Vision and Values

Introduction: Succession Is Always a Test of Vision If Boeing’s slow brand decay teaches us the dangers of forgetting who you truly are, Apple offers a compelling and insightful counter-story — a case where a potentially disruptive leadership transition could Read more

By Michael, 1 year ago
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Vision, Values, and the Leadership Blind Spot: What Boeing Teaches Us About the Cost of Forgetting Who You Are

The Danger Isn’t Losing a Brand — It’s Forgetting to Protect It When Boeing faced the public fallout of two tragic 737 MAX crashes, it wasn’t merely an engineering crisis or a devastating financial disaster. It was, in fact, the Read more

By Michael, 1 yearJune 24, 2025 ago

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