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"Service is black and white; hospitality is color." Inspired by Eleven Madison Park, Senior Strategy Director, Patrick K., explores the parallels between creating jaw-dropping moments for guests and memorable brand experiences for consumers. (Link in comments.) #BrandExperience #Hospitality #SimpleIsSmart

"Amid technological complexity, simplicity emerges as a powerful tool that can drive growth for businesses and clarity for consumers."   Marketing Week's Festival of Marketing is an unmissable event, an unrivaled source of knowledge to help marketers grow their skills and impact and build better brands. This year's Festival didn't disappoint.    2024 represents a state of flux for many businesses, with brands facing constant change and complexity in their quest to stay current. For brands looking to transform and endure, simplicity is a powerful differentiator. Our Head of Strategy, EMEA, Rishi Dhir, moderated a panel exploring how simplicity can drive successful brand transformations and ensure lasting relevance.    Thank you, Marketing Week, for including us in your recap, and big thanks to Rishi as well as our panelists, Lee Brailey (Kearney), Ann Meaney (Tirlán), Stella Medlicott (Ericsson) and Suresh Balaji (Lloyds Banking Group).    See you next year!

To commemorate this year’s Siegel+Gale Day (yes, it’s a real day!), our co-founder Alan Siegel—champion of simplicity, pioneer in brand identity and the creator of the concept of brand voice—stopped by our New York office. Along with our CEO Howard Belk, Alan talked about the evolution of brand-building, why clarity is crucial to forging human connections and the impact AI will have on the branding industry. #SimpleIsSmart

Join us next week for an exclusive in-person event, in partnership with Siegel+Gale as part of their Dare to Simplify series, to explore how branding can be a powerful driver of long-term business value in the financial services sector. Amid technological innovation, rising competition, and evolving customer expectations, how are financial services leaders rethinking their branding strategies for growth in 2025? We’ll discuss the impact of AI, blockchain, and sustainability-focused branding on customer engagement and trust. Don't miss this opportunity to gain expert insights on building impactful, sustainable brands. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3ZRSMDJ

🆕 It takes courage to face the unknown. Last week at Family Meal at Blue Hill in New York City, we debuted our Dare to Simplify series—global convenings exploring how brand leaders can address challenges by making courageous and smart choices. The evening focused on the challenges faced by healthcare brands, and guests enjoyed a spirited discussion with senior marketers from Merck, CVS Health and Blue Cross NC. Guests also heard from Sam Kass, Former Senior White House Policy Advisor for Nutrition and Executive Director of Let’s Move! Key insights from the night: 💡 Simplicity is a superpower. A simplified brand experience not only differentiates a brand but it also endures to provide ongoing value.  💡 Marketers and branders play a crucial role in advancing trust among patients and consumers at a time when there is an increasing mistrust of institutions. 💡 At their core, marketers are storytellers, and those in healthcare must find ways to connect with the communities they serve, bringing to life programs that give back to the world. 💡 It is impossible not to acknowledge the interconnectedness of food and health systems and the role in improving each as brand experience leaders. #Branding #CMO #Events #Healthcare

🆕 Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z are set to inherit $84 trillion in assets. As wealth shifts hands, wealth management firms will need to shift how they go to market to engage desirable new investors and capitalize on the “great wealth wave.” In her latest op-ed for WealthManagement.com, Associate Strategy Director, Elizabeth Rodriguez examines how wealth management firms can re-evaluate their brand and innovation strategy to feel a little less complicated and reach new investors. (Link in comments.) #Branding #Finance #GenZ #Millenials #WealthManagement

👏 Congratulations to our friends at Penguin Solutions on completing its brand transition! This branding milestone reflects their commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions that meet the growing demand for AI infrastructure. Learn more about their incredible transformation journey ⬇️ #Branding #Client #PenguinSolutions #Rebrand

I'm filled with emotion as I return to work at Siegel+Gale after my fourth (!) maternity leave. There are the usual "first day of school" jitters, excitement to reconnect with coworkers and to use a different part of my brain that hasn't been tapped in several months (please excuse me if I burst out into Cocomelon during a meeting. IYKYK), and the unavoidable sadness and, at times, guilt as I say goodbye to four sweet faces in the morning. This isn't my first rodeo, so I generally know what to expect when transitioning back, but this time, it feels different. I have renewed optimism and energy as I step into a new position as Managing Director of Siegel+Gale's New York office. Having been with the firm for 11+ years, I care deeply about our amazing people, clients and work; I am honored to take on this role. And I hope to bring the same positivity and curiosity to the office that my four daughters have impressed upon me these last few months. I will forever cherish the time that I had while on leave. Now it's time for the next chapter, and I look forward to what's to come. Let's do this! 🚀 #WorkingMoms #SiegelGale #SimpleIsSmart

🙌  It was a privilege to be a part of an insightful panel discussion at Marketing Week's Festival of Marketing on business transformation and the power of simplicity, with industry leaders Lee Brailey from Kearney, Ann Meaney from Tirlán, Stella Medlicott from Ericsson, Suresh Balaji from Lloyds Banking Group and our Head of Strategy, EMEA, Rishi Dhir, as moderator. The conversation highlighted how businesses navigate rapid change and leverage simplicity to drive growth, even in highly complex environments. Takeaways: ▪️ Listen to Your Customers: Simplifying starts with understanding. The voice of the client is a key driver for streamlining brand messaging and offerings. ▪️ Solve Problems, Not Just Sell Products: A shift to a solution-led business approach creates greater value for customers and shareholders by offering holistic solutions rather than just products. ▪️ Simplicity: The role of AI and data analytics in transforming experiences is crucial. By making complexity invisible through seamless, personalized experiences, businesses can exceed customer expectations and offer more value. A word from Rishi: "It was great to host this timely discussion, hearing first-hand how different senior marketing leaders are leveraging simplicity to handle transformation." Special thanks to our panelists for their brilliant insights! #FoM24 #BusinessTransformation #Simplicity #CustomerCentric #AI #DataAnalytics #MarketingInnovation