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Futureproof Brands

Futureproof Brands

By Arcature

Hosted by legendary brand experts Larry Light and Joan Kiddon, Futureproof Brands is a podcast for marketers and C-suite professionals.

With expertise derived from years of global experience on the client side, at ad agencies and as consultants, their provocative insights on current brand news provide authoritative, mini-case histories analyzing brand-building strategies that educate, engage and entertain.

Futureproofing is not foolproof, but an integral step in generating enduring profitable growth. Brands cannot forecast the future. Brands must create a future in which they will win
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Price Elasticity

Futureproof BrandsMar 02, 2023

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Price Elasticity

Price Elasticity

The post-covid tolerance of price increases has challenged price elasticity, and while loyal customers have remained connected, a brand can only push its prices so far before its consumers snap. When the brand experience falters, the demand for its product falls away. This week on brand-business building, we discuss the implications of price elasticity, where customers draw the line supporting their favorite brands, and what determines inherently fair brand value.
Mar 02, 202323:29
The Critical Importance of Problem Detection For Brands

The Critical Importance of Problem Detection For Brands

On this episode of Futureproof Brands, Larry and Joan link up to discuss the practicality of Problem Detection and the case studies that have delivered unwavering success for the future of some of the biggest brands in history. Does your brand actively reach to diagnose and resolve a dynamic range of potential pitfalls? Tune in as we break down the formula and methodology your brand needs to measure and address the unforeseen friction that has left brands like Southwest Airlines scratching their heads. ________________ Co-Produced by Grove Brands
Jan 13, 202321:07
Brand Architecture

Brand Architecture

Brand architecture is an essential approach toward understanding how a brand portfolio interact with each other. Yet, it’s often overlooked by marketers, leading to costly mistakes. In this episode, Larry and Joan break down the five types of brand architecture with famous examples, and talk about problems that arise when brands ignore it. ________________ Co-Produced by Grove Brands
Dec 09, 202219:54
Marketing's Greatest Sin

Marketing's Greatest Sin

On this episode of Futureproof Brands, Larry and Joan discuss marketing's greatest sin: the lack of brand definition in the legal world and the intentionality behind it. The promise delivered by a brand's identity is a binding agreement, and that promise is the essence of your credibility, consideration, and willingness to show up for your customers.  Listen in while they deliberate and identify the key distinctions between trademarks and branding, and catch a little witty banter in between. ________________ Co-Produced by Grove Brands
Nov 14, 202218:15
Marketing's Future And The Role Of The CMO

Marketing's Future And The Role Of The CMO

The branding brains are back at it again. Larry and Joan discuss the future of marketing and the role of the CMO, as marketing has become fractionated; a trade rather than a profession. The CMO has become a storyteller and the C-Suite continues to ask CMOs to explain the value of marketing. What do they recommend? Marketing and the CMO must transform. Marketing must reclaim its original intent and the CMO must become a brand-business leader. Listen as Light and Kiddon highlight marketing's road to salvation and the CMOs role in building brands for enduring profitable growth of the brand-business. ________________ Co-Produced by Grove Brands
Oct 20, 202216:24
Streaming Brands Are Scavenger Brands

Streaming Brands Are Scavenger Brands

Branding industry veterans Larry Light and Joan Kiddon discuss current streaming services like Netflix and Disney+. Learn how streaming services scavenge for viewers while neglecting to reward their  current customers. Understand the consequences for ignoring current customers as streaming services and Wall Street are now learning. With Larry Light and Joan Kiddon of Arcature. ________________ Co-Produced by Grove Brands
Sep 23, 202227:14