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The only podcast dedicated to helping designers & entrepreneurs grow brands.
Hosted by Jacob Cass & Matt Davies.

The JUST Branding Podcast

The JUST Branding Podcast, hosted by Jacob Cass & Matt Davies, is the only podcast dedicated to helping designers, brand builders & entrepreneurs grow brands.

Each episode goes deep into the details of the brand building process, with professional insights, actionable tips and resources to help you build better brands. 

Guests have included thought-leaders such as Chris Do, Marty Neumeier, David Aaker, Michael Johnson, Sagi Haviv, Andy Raskin, Alan Weiss, Byron Sharp, and more.

The podcast focuses on helping designers, brand builders & entrepreneurs bridge the gap between strategy and design. Branding professionals from around the world join Jacob & Matt in discussing the benefits of brand strategy, brand strategy tools, how to sell strategy, brand purpose, brand positioning, neuroscience, psychology, brand personality, messaging, storytelling, brand naming, tag lines, logo design, brand identity design, brand experience and much more.

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Meet Your Hosts

Jacob Cass Podcast

Jacob Cass

Jacob Cass is a brand designer & strategist who runs JUST Creative, an award-winning branding & design firm that doubles as an industry leading blog. Jacob helps brands grow & get results by crafting distinctive logos & brand identities that are backed by a solid brand strategy.

Matt Davies Podcast

Matt Davies

Matt Davies is a brand strategy specialist working with leaders to align around their brand and get it ready to connect deeply with those inside and outside of their organisations. Matt solves a variety of brand challenges, from strategy and positioning to naming and identity right through to company culture and product innovation.

Select Episodes

Season Five

EP1: The State of Brand 2024
with Jacob Cass & Matt Davies

EP2: How Brands Grow
with Professor Byron Sharp

EP3: Brand Sprints
with Eden Vidal

EP4: Brand Identity + Brand Architecture
with Rob Meyerson

EP5: Brand Strategy Frameworks
with Sarah Robb

EP6: B2B Marketing
with Jade Tambini

EP7: Experiential Branding
with Matt Clutterham

EP8: Strategic Narrative
with Andy Raskin

E9: Rebranding Strategy
with ShannaRae Dennis

E10: Brand Naming
with Alexandra Watkins

E11: The No BS Guide to Strategy
with Alex Smith

E12: Logo Design Secrets
with Ian Paget

E13: Building Brands with Soul
with Maria Brasil

E14: Brand Management
with Raitis Velps

E15: Brand Positoning Models
with Magdalena Adamska

E16: Brand & Performance Marketing
with Tom Roach

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Press & Stats

  • #1 Design Podcast in Switzerland
  • #1 Design Podcast in Slovenia
  • #1 Design Podcast in Cyprus
  • #1 Design Podcast in Nigeria
  • #1 Design Podcast in Lebanon
  • #1 Design Podcast in Belize
  • #1 Design Podcast in Ghana
  • #1 Design Podcast in Tanzania
  • #1 Design Podcast in Bermuda
  • #1 Art Podcast in Serbia
  • #2 Design podcast in Austria
  • #2 Design podcast in Slovakia
  • #2 Design podcast in Croatia
  • #6 Design Podcast in Australia
  • #7 Design Podcast in UK
  • #6 Design Podcast in Canada
  • #25 Design Podcast in USA
  • #1 Branding Podcast by Welp Magazine
  • #1 Branding Podcast by Feedspot
  • Top 10 Design Podcasts by ClearDesign
  • Top 10 Design Podcast by Goodpods

Podcast Stats

  • 4.9/5 Star Average Rating on Apple Podcasts (65+ Reviews)
  • 15,000+ Monthly Downloads
  • 5500+ Listens per episode
  • ~22 Episodes per Season
  • ~2 Episodes a Month

Listenership Location

  • 64% USA
  • 14% UK
  • 9% Australia
  • 8.5% Canada
  • 4.5% India, China

5 Star Reviews

Season Five

Tom Roach podcast

S05.EP16 - Brand & Performance Marketing with Tom Roach

We are thrilled to welcome Tom Roach, Vice President of Brand Strategy at Jellyfish and one of the most respected figures in the advertising world. With over 20 years of experience at top agencies like BBH, Leo Burnett, and AMV BBDO, Tom has become a leading voice in the fusion of brand and performance marketing.

Magdalena Adamska Podcast

S05.EP15 - Brand Positioning Models with Magdalena Adamska

We sit down with Magdalena Adamska, founder of BrandStruck and a seasoned freelance strategist, to explore the world of brand positioning. We’ll start by getting to know Magda and how she founded BrandStruck, a platform dedicated to brand strategy insights.

Brand Management

S05.EP14 - Brand Management with Raitis Velps

In this episode, we tackle the often-overlooked challenges of brand identity asset management and explore why traditional style guides might not be enough.

Joined by Raitis Velps, we dive into the common pitfalls brands face, from outdated assets to inconsistent branding across platforms.

Discover how these issues can dilute brand perception and hurt performance in competitive markets.

Building Brands with Soul

S05.EP13 - Building Brands with Soul with Maria Brasil

Maria Brasil discusses her shift from traditional branding to a strategy that aligns brand positioning with organizational culture, rooted in conscious capitalism’s four pillars: higher purpose, conscious leadership, culture, and stakeholder integration. She highlights the importance of brand authenticity and shares insights from her work with a fintech brand in Brazil’s favelas.

Logo Design Podcast with Ian Paget

S05.EP12 - Logo Design Secrets with Ian Paget

Unlock “Logo Design Secrets” with Ian Paget of Logo Geek. Ian shares his journey, the value of logos, attributes of a good logo, and insights into the design process, trends, and AI’s role. Practical advice for entrepreneurs and designers included.

Alex Smith Podcast

S05.EP11 - The No BS Guide to Strategy with Alex Smith

Alex Smith, author of “No BS Strategy,” shares his insights on strategy and branding, offering practical tips, common pitfalls to avoid, and a straightforward approach to crafting a winning strategy.
Brand Naming Podcast

S05.EP10 - Rebranding Strategy: How to Rebrand Like a Pro with ShannaRea Dennis

Alexandra Watkins, a renowned naming expert and author of ‘Hello, My Name Is Awesome: How to Create Brand Names That Stick,’ shares her insights on brand naming. Alexandra emphasizes that anyone can create memorable brand names with the right approach.

Rebranding strategy podcast

S05.EP09 - Rebranding Strategy: How to Rebrand Like a Pro with ShannaRea Dennis

In this episode, we tuck into the subject of what a rebrand is, why a business might need a rebrand, what that entails, and what the benefits are. We also review what business leaders should expect from a strategy-led rebrand and what pitfalls they should avoid.

Andy Raskin Strategic Narrative Podcast

S05.EP08 - How to Use Strategic Narrative for Brand Growth with Andy Raskin

Andy walks through how to create a narrative which positions your brand as the front runners in a movement and how this cuts through noise and galvanises companies around a powerful purpose. If you want help punching up your brand positioning, this episode is not to be missed.

Experiential Branding with Matt Clutterham Podcast

S05.EP07 - Experiential Branding with Matt Clutterham

Level up your understanding of experience design with this enlightening episode. We sit down with Matthew Clutterham who has been creating experiences for global brands for over 20 years. We discuss the power of lighting to effect mood and how using it can enhance the way brands are experienced by customers.

B2B Marketing with Jade Tambini

S05.EP06 - B2B Marketing with Jade Tambini

Jade takes us on a journey through the evolution of B2B marketing and generously shares her expertise by unveiling the four pillars of B2B marketing, offering a robust framework for businesses navigating the intricate world of B2B marketing.

Brand Frameworks

S05.EP05 - Brand Strategy Frameworks with Sarah Robb

Sarah meticulously analyzed 181 leading global brands, uncovering the strategic nuances that drive their market dominance. We discuss her findings plus explore her revolutionary “Unselfish Framework,” a tool designed to empower brand builders.

Designing Brand Identity with Rob Meyerson

S05.EP04 - Brand Identity (+ Brand Architecture) with Rob Meyerson

We deep dive into Alina Wheeler’s seminal work, “Designing Brand Identity,” with a special emphasis on Brand Architecture where we clarify the various models—branded house, house of brands, endorsed brands, and hybrids.

Brand Sprints Podcast

S05.EP03 - How to Launch a Brand in 10 Days with Brand Sprints with Eden Vidal

Sick of long winded brand building processes that take months and loose momentum? Then you need to know about “Brand Sprints”!  We tuck into the benefits of sprints, how to conduct them, where the pitfalls lie and how to overcome them.

Get ready to reframe your thinking, reimagine your process, push the boundaries and embrace the scrappy nature of brand sprinting!

How Brands Grow with Bryon Sharp

S05.EP02 - How Brands Grow with Professor Byron Sharp

Byron, renowned for his groundbreaking book “How Brands Grow,” which has significantly influenced the marketing sphere over the last decade, joins us to unravel the scientific principles behind brand growth.

The State of Brand 2024

S05.EP01 - The State of Brand 2024

Prepare to embark on an insightful exploration of the branding industry’s ever-changing landscape in State of Brand 2024, hosted by Jacob Cass and Matt Davies. This special episode promises to provide a deep dive into the core of the branding world as it stands today.

Season Four

Best of 2023 JUST Branding Podcast

S04.EP18 - Best of 2023 (Season 4)

We dive into the most insightful and transformative ideas in branding and marketing from 2023. Take a  curated journey through the minds of industry leaders, innovators, and rebels, each offering unique perspectives on branding’s evolving landscape.

Brand Storytelling Miri Rodriguez

S04.EP17 - Brand Storytelling with Miri Rodriguez

Discover the art and science of brand storytelling through the experiences and insights of Miri Rodriguez, a celebrated storyteller and branding expert with an impressive history at Microsoft.
Any Insights Yet? Podcast with Chris Kocek

S04.EP16 - How to Uncover Genuine Insights with Chris Kocek

Tune in as we explore the transformative role of insights in branding and marketing with subject matter expert, Chris Kocek.

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S04.EP15 - How to Develop BIG Brand Ideas (Secrets Revealed!)

Let the sparks of BIG Brand Ideas ignite your brand’s future! Tune in to discover what it takes to craft a brand idea so compelling, it becomes a rallying cry!

Facilitation & Strategy Podcast with Rachel Davis

S04.EP14 - Balancing Facilitation & Strategy w/ Rachel Davis

When collaboratively building a brand, how does a strategist balance both the facilitation of workshops and the task of creating the strategy. What are the key challenges? How can they be overcome? This is the topic of this value-packed episode.
Brand Guidelines Podcast

S04.EP13 - Mastering Brand Guidelines with Hamish Smyth

Join us and Hamish Smyth as we unravel the crucial role of brand guidelines in achieving brand consistency, recognition, and trust. We’ll explore the key elements of successful guidelines and gain insights from renown brands, plus learn how to avoid common pitfalls and create brand guidelines that people actually use.
Distinctiveness & Differentiation for Brand Growth with Jenni Romaniuk

S04.EP12 - Distinctiveness & Differentiation with Jenni Romaniuk

We explore the significance of distinctiveness in branding and its role in a brand’s success. Jenni shares key elements for building distinctive brands with examples. Plus the concept of differentiation and its importance in establishing a brand’s competitive edge. Tune in to dive deep into the world of marketing science and consumer behaviour.

How to Grow Big Brands on Small Budgets

S04.EP11 - How to Build Big Brands on Small Budgets with Ian Barnard

We dive into the world of brand performance and its distinction from performance marketing, exploring the positioning process (4Cs) and the significance of creating future demand. Ian shares valuable insights on how small brands can grow when competing against larger market leaders.
Growing Regulated Brands with Terri Goldstein

S04.EP10 - Growing Regulated Brands with Terri Goldstein

Delve into the extraordinary mind of Terri Goldstein, a visionary strategist and design expert, whose unwavering commitment to brands has spanned decades. We deep dive into the core challenges encountered in regulated spaces such as medicine and finance, and Terri’s ingenious solutions.

[Podcast] How to Build Culture with Fred & Erik of SNASK

S04.EP09 - How to Build Culture with Fred & Erik of SNASK

Frederick Ost and Erik Kocku of SNASK join us to discuss how to build culture, and along the way our conversation diverts into a myriad of topics including creativity, empathy, philosophy, and of course, branding.

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S04.EP08 - Personal Branding & LinkedIn with Mike Roberts

LinkedIn is one of the most powerful platforms for making business connections and growing your personal brand. But are you leveraging its power to the full? We are joined by LinkedIn expert, Mike Roberts, to dig deep into how to use LinkedIn to grow your personal brand for success.

How to Measure Brand with Dan White Podcast

S04.EP07 - How to Measure Brand & Uncover Insights with Dan White

In this episode, we discuss the latest thinking and methods for brand building including the rarely discussed area of uncovering insights and measuring brand, with successful examples. And how insights and measurement can be used together to create successful branding campaigns.

How to Grow Brands with AI

S04.EP06 - How to Grow Brands with AI with Rob Lennon

Rob shares actionable insights on how you can leverage AI, particularly ChatGPT, to grow your business. Plus, we dive into the benefits of using AI, such as improved efficiency and personalization, and showcase real-life examples of successful AI integration in brand & marketing efforts. Rob also reveals specific tools and techniques.

Liquid Death Podcast with STIX

S04.EP05 - Rebellious Branding with Stix of Liquid Death

Are you thirsty for some killer marketing strategies? Then grab a glass of Liquid Death Mountain Water and dive into the innovative thinking behind one of the most successful up-and-coming consumer brands.
NFTs The New Frontier for Brands with Kate Pincott

S04.EP04 - NFTs: The New Frontier for Brands with Kate Pincott

Warning. This episode might blow your mind. We tuck into how NFTs can be used in a practical way to build consumer trust. We delve into what NFTs are and why when pairing them with real products customers can obtain huge amounts of value.

Brittni Bowering Podcast

S04.EP03 - Workshop Design with Brittni Bowering

Do you run strategic brand-building workshops with your clients or team? Or wish to? We discuss why workshops are so powerful, when and when not to use workshops, and tips on how to create and run a powerful workshop. We also go into the pros and cons of physical and virtual workshops and also explore the future of workshopping.

How to build community

S04.EP02 - How to Build Community

We delve into community building for both brands & creatives, sharing how to better understand your audience, define a community’s purpose, build, grow and monetize it, plus best practices and tips for successful community building.

How to Become a Brand Consultant

S04.EP01 - How to Become a Brand Consultant

Dive into the world of brand consulting as we discuss what it is, and how it differs from other roles in the industry, the key qualities that make a successful brand consultant. Plus, our unique stories & perspectives on the process of working with clients and how we stay current on industry trends and developments.

Season Three

JUST Branding Podcast Best of 2022

Best of 2022 - Season 3

Listen in as we reveal our favourite outtakes from Season 3 of the JUST Branding Podcast in 2022, including branding insights from creative minds such as David Aaker, Carol Pearson, Alan Weiss, Anneli Hansson, and many more.
Blands VS Brands with Ariadna Navarro

S03.EP20 - Blands VS Brands with Ariadna Navarro

Join Ariadna Navarro, the Chief Strategy Officer at VSA Partners, as we discuss the differences between blands and brands, how we got here and where we need to go next.
Supercharging Creativity with Hussain Almossawi

S03.EP19 - Supercharging Innovation & Creativity with Hussain Almossawi

Discover how to harness your fire, flex your courage and supercharge your ideas to create remarkable products, services & experiences, with the knowledge shared by the creative powerhouse, Hussain Almossawi.

We discuss the first principles of innovation, how to generate new ideas with practical methods, as well as the common traps to avoid when trying to achieve impactful innovation.

Brand Positioning with Ulli Podcast

S03.EP18 - Brand Positioning with Ulli Appelbaum

How can brands position themselves for success in today’s marketplace? That is the question. And we have the answer!

In this episode, we discuss proven brand positioning methodologies that actually work, complete with examples and practical steps you can use to develop your own brand positioning that are truly differentiating, distinctive, and highly relevant.

David Aaker Podcast

S03.EP17 - Disruptive Innovation + Purpose-Driven Branding with David Aaker

Tune in to understand how brands can break through with disruptive innovation and the “must-haves” for growth in the digital age.

Plus, how brands can maintain relevance & connect with future consumers through purpose-driven branding while avoiding green-washing.

Carol Pearson - Archetypes Podcast

S03.EP16 - Archetypes & Stories with Carol Pearson

What stories are you living? What about your brand?

And how do you manage that meaning? With Archetypes.

And who better to discuss the power of archetypes than Carol S. Pearson?

Carol is the co-author of the hugely influential “The Hero and the Outlaw” alongside Margaret Mark.

Nihilo Podcast

S03.EP15 - Verbal Brand Identity with Nihilo

We review what a “Verbal” Identity is and why brands need one. We also explore the principles of the tone of voice and how a verbal identity connects with visual identity.

We also do a deep dive into how this duo works and goes about creating and defining brand identity as well as exploring live projects.

If you want a peak behind the scenes as to how the brand building works in practice – this episode is not to be missed.

The Brand Mindset with Ezequil Abramzon

S03.EP14 - The Brand Mindset with Ezequiel Abramzon

We explore what a brand mindset is and why businesses need it, going deep into the 6 traits of a brand mindset and how to develop each trait. We also pick Ezequiel’s brains on how to keep a mindset on track – both for yourself and your team.
Million Dollar Consulting Podcast with Alan Weiss

S03.EP13 - Million Dollar Consulting with Alan Weiss

Who better to learn about consulting from than “the consultant’s consultant” Alan Weiss?

Alan wrote the famous best-selling book “Million Dollar Consultant” and is the author of over 60 books on consulting and business.

In this episode, Matt and Jacob sit down with Alan to discuss how the principles of Alan’s books can be applied to brand strategy.

Friction in Branding Podcast with Soon Yu

S03.EP12 - Friction in Branding with Soon Yu

Friction isn’t something to be avoided. Successful brands not only understand the difference between good and bad friction but also know how to embrace a dose of good friction to create greater value.

Soon Yu shows you how to leverage good friction to drive increased engagement, meaning, belonging, rapport, assurance, competence, and exclusivity, for more memorable brand experiences.

Branding Bullshit Podcast

S03.EP11 - Debunking Branding BS with Austin Franke

We “debunk” or at least throw a few punches around in regards to what Austin calls “Branding Bullshit”.

In particular, brand differentiation, customer engagement, brand purpose from a values viewpoint, loyalty marketing, and how designers can truly help a brand grow beyond the typical clichés.

Meg Kypena podcast

S03.EP10 - Corporate Branding from The Inside Out with Meg Kypena

Dig deep into how corporations can use the power of branding to align their people and communicate better.

Meg Kypena, the Freelance Internal Brand Strategist talks about big companies and their struggles with the principles of the brand.

Dennis Hahn Agile Swarming Podcast

S03.EP09 - Agile Swarming with Dennis Hahn

Level up on how to work on brand strategy collaboratively. Dennis Hahn of Liquid agency discusses ‘agile swarming’ methodology covering what swarming is and what problems it solves for leadership, strategy, and creative teams.
Richard Cotter - How to Scale Brands

S03.EP08 - How to Scale Brands with Richard Cotter

If you are serious about brand building at scale, tune in. We talk differentiation, attributes of global brands, power of alignment & organizational momentum.

Web3, NFTs, Metaverse Podcast

S03.EP07 - Web3, NFTs & The Metaverse with Kostas K.

What does Web3 mean for brands & creatives? What about NFTs and the Metaverse?

We break it all down for you in layman’s terms, with special guest Konstantinos Kollias, co-founder of The Forest.

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S03.EP06 - Brand Hacks with Emmanuel Probst

Often we think of brand-building from a commercial or business perspective. This week’s guest thinks this needs to change and that as brand builders we need to consider our efforts from the perspective of the meaning consumers will attach to a brand.
Alex Naghavi Just Branding Podcast

S03.EP05 - Branding for Start Ups & Founders

Alex Naghavi is the ECD at Josephmark which is a global venture studio.

We learn how to design, validate, launch and sell a brand by deep diving into the process, exploring the benefits and nuances of working with a venture studio VS a traditional design shop.

Future of Brands with Anneli Hansson

S03.EP04 - The Future of Brands with Anneli Hansson

Anneli Hansson is a brand strategist, coach & speaker based out of Stockholm, Sweden.

In this episode we discuss “The Future of Brands” and all that entails including sustainability.

Jan Benedict Steenkamp Podcast

S03.EP03 - Global Brand Strategy with Jan-Benedict Steenkamp

Are you looking to take a brand to an international audience?

Global expansion needs careful consideration and so if this is you this episode will be packed with value!

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S03.EP02 - Building Legendary Brands with Storytelling w/ Gair Maxwell

The strength of any brand – including yours – hinges on two key factors: Differentiation & Relevance. But it doesn’t stop there. What makes a truly legendary brand is the STORY behind it.

If you want to build a legendary brand, tune into this brilliant episode.

Designing Company Culture with Josh Levine

S03.EP01 - Designing Company Culture with Josh Levine

How can you create an amazing company culture that ensures a brand strategy can be actualised?

That’s at the core of this discussion with the amazing Josh Levine, author of Great Mondays.

We sit down with Josh to examine how branding should be done from within by intentionally designing a company culture.

Season Two

Best of 2021 - Just Branding Podcast

Best of 2021 - Season 2

Listen in as we reveal our favourite outtakes from Season 2 of the JUST Branding Podcast in 2021, including branding insights from creative minds such as Sagi Haviv, Joseph Pine II, Denise Lee Yohn, Natalie Nixon, Bill Gardner, Emily Cohen, Armin Vit, Julian Cole and more.

Katie Klencheski Podcast

S02.EP21 - Building Brands for a Sustainable Tomorrow with Katie Klencheski

Want to know how to make brands sustainable? This episode will help values-led clients build world changing brands that are better for the earth.

Katie is the Founder and Creative Director of Brooklyn-based SMAKK, a branding and growth studio whose mission is to help values-led clients build world changing brands.

Personal Branding Podcast with Rob Levinson

S02.EP20 - Powerful Personal Branding with Rob Levinson

What makes a powerful personal brand and how can you build one that endures? We outline all the steps you need to follow to craft an authentic brand narrative that will help you get noticed, remembered and results.

Rob Levinson is a seasoned brand strategist who’s worked for global consumer brands such as DeBeers, Rolls-Royce, BMW and more.

Julian Cole JUST Branding Podcast

S02.EP19 - Creative Briefs & Strategy Fundamentals with Julian Cole

Learn how to write rock-solid creative briefs and the fundamentals of strategy so you can gain confidence in your strategic abilities, and ultimately have a bigger impact on your company.

Julian Cole is a strategy consultant for global brands such as Apple, Facebook & Disney.

In house branding with Kyle Millar

S02.EP18 - In-House Branding with Kyle Millar

What’s it like working on corporate brands from the inside?

We take a peak behind the curtain to see how big brands are managed by their in-house teams. We sit down with the fantastic Kyle Millar, VP of Marketing at SodaStream Canada.

Kyle outlines how he views brand strategy, the principles he uses to build brand, create memorable customer experiences and to inspire his teams to success. 

Emily Ruth Cohen JUST Branding Podcast

S02.EP17 - No-BS Strategies To Evolve Your Creative Business with Emily Cohen

Emily is a self-described “brutally honest” consultant to creative professionals and in fact, she even named her book that!

If you’re looking for the tools & strategies to whip your business or team in to shape, this episode is for you.

S02.EP16 - Simplicity in Branding with Scott Buschkuhl

Scott Buschkuhl is the Creative Director at Siegel & Gale and in this episode we discuss simplicity in branding which is S&G’s philosophy on brand in general. 

We discuss designing for humans, emotional responses, team collaboration, simplicity as an approach to brand strategy, presentation techniques, and much more!

Staying Relevant as a Brand

S02.EP15 - Staying Relevant as a Brand with Allen Adamson

Relevance. That’s the key to ensuring a brand thrives. We sit down with expert and author of “Shift Ahead”, Allen Adamson, to understand how to stay relevant in today’s fast moving world.

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S02.EP14 - The Customer Experience Economy with Joseph Pine II

As a customer, you’re not buying the item. You’re buying the experience. Today, we have Joseph Pine, co-author of The Experience Economy, on the show to discuss the importance of delighting your customer, along with some powerful examples that will help you “Design the TIME the customer spends with YOU”. If you work with people, then this episode is for you.

Joey Vitale Copyright Law Podcast

S02.EP13 - Copyright & Trademark Law with Joey Vitale

Trademark law is tricky. And unsexy. But not anymore.

Come join trademark lawyer, Joey Vitale, who will teach you the ins and outs of trademark law so you can practice safe branding.

We break down the legal jargon in a way that actually makes sense, so you can stay safe and keep pumping out great work, without being worried of the consequences.

Sagi Haviv Podcast

S02.EP12 - Problem Solving with Sagi Haviv

Sagi Haviv is a logo design legend. However, in this episode we go deeper and uncover what it takes to solve big brand & business problems. We discuss CGH’s branding process using case studies from Discovery+, Harvard University Press and Chase Bank, as well as Sagi’s biggest life lessons, how to “pressure test” a trademark & visual identity system, presentation techniques that win, when & how to break the rules, and ultimately how to “problem solve”. 

S02.EP11 - Brand Discovery & Innovation with Jose Cabeller

Jose Caballer is a designer, strategist & creative entrepreneur. In this episode, we discuss CORE, brand strategy & innovation and how these tools can be used to help businesses achieve their goals. Plus, we’ll get a sneak peek into Jose’s latest project, The System.

S02.EP10 - Rebranding Strategy with Armin Vit

When should a brand, rebrand? What makes a good rebrand? How can you use strategy to ensure your brand’s rebrand is a success? Armin Vit answers these questions and more in this episode focused on Rebranding Strategy. Armin also reveals his design process, critiquing methodology, how he built a successful branding conference and shares some classic rebranding failures.

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S02.EP09 - Building A Million Dollar Strategic Agency with Mash Bonigala

Mash Bonigala is a brand strategist & owner of Spellbrand, a brand strategy & design agency. Mash reveals his rollercoaster entrepreneurial journey of growing his first agency, going bankrupt, how we overcame these adversities and then how he built up his now, million-dollar agency, Spellbrand.

Mash shares all the techniques he has used to sell design & strategy over the years, with some compelling & unconventional methods that will be sure to blow your mind. You’ll be spellbound in this magical episode.

Logos VS Brands with Bill Gardner

S02.EP08 - Logos VS Brands with Bill Gardner

Bill Gardner joins Jacob Cass and Matt Davies to discuss the differences between logos and brands, Jennifer Aawker’s brand personality framework, the discovery process with clients, objectivity VS subjectivity, establishing design briefs, how to sell the value of branding, logo design trends and magic. Yes, magic!

S02.EP07 – Primal Human Desires with Nathan Hendricks

Nathan Hendricks believes there is no excuse for a lousy brand. As chief creative officer at LPK, he challenges the organization’s creative teams to uphold the vision that every brand should make a powerful and positive difference for the people it serves. A candid cultural commentator, he’s never afraid to tell it like it is. In this episode, we explore primal human desires and how we can use that to create stronger brands.

S02.EP06 – Brand Building Mistakes with Jacquelin Lieberman

Listen in as we discuss the most common mistakes brands make as they grow & market their brand. This is a juicy episode, where we discuss the brand purpose, core values, uncovering brand truths, brand management, creating value and so much more.

David Benjamin - Cracking Complexity

S02.EP05 – Cracking Complexity with David Benjamin

David Benjamin, author of CRACKING COMPLEXITY: The Breakthrough Formula for Solving Just About Anything Fast. Listen in learn how to use systems to crack complex problems.

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S02.EP04 – How to Use Curiosity, Improvisation & Intuition to Create More Value with Natalie Nixon

Natalie Nixon is the author of The Creativity Leap and in this episode, she shares her techniques to helping brands through the power of creativity. We tuck into some big ideas like how creativity leads to innovation, why a business needs more creative ideas, anthropology, design thinking and how being curious can create more value for organisations.

Lisa Hastings Podcast

S02.EP03 – How To Get Ideas with Creative Bravery with Lisa Hastings

Lisa shares her techniques and ideas in this space and shows how asking the right questions and digging into problems in a deeper way can lead to the solutions that add real value. Along the way she gives live examples from some of her work and inspires us with fresh ways of thinking. If you want ideas, this is the episode for you.

Denise Lee Yohn podcast

S02.EP02 – Brand & Culture Fusion with Denise Lee Yohn

Denise Lee Yohn is the go-to expert on brand leadership for national media outlets, an in-demand keynote speaker and consultant, and an influential writer. She is the author of the book FUSION: How Integrating Brand and Culture Powers the World’s Greatest Companies. In this episode, you will learn exactly that – how to integrate brand & culture into your company for massive success!

Kevin Duncan Podcast

S02.EP01 – The 7 Key Strategies Businesses Need with Kevin Duncan

Kevin Duncan is a business consultant and best selling author – known for his snappy no-nonsense wisdom packed books on business strategy. We dig into Kevin’s approach and his overview of 7 strategies businesses need to create to be successful: Commercial, Brand, Customer, Sales, People, Innovation and Communication.

Season One

Best of 2020 Just Branding podcast

Best of Season 1 – 2020

Listen in as we reveal our favourite outtakes from Season 1 of the JUST Branding Podcast in 2020, including branding insights from creative minds such as Marty Neumeier, Chris Do, Michael Johnson, Melinda Livsey, Michael Janda, Tom Ross, Rob Meyerson, Stephen Houraghan, Stef Hamnerlink, Tobias Dahlberg, Valerie Jacobs, Motto and more. Don’t miss this one!

Peter Wilken Podcast

S01.EP23 – How to Build Stronger Brands with Peter Wilken

Dolphins, Donuts and Condoms. What do these three things have in common? Nothing. However, we do touch on these topics through the lens of brand strategy. Peter Wilken is a brand strategy consultant, author and professional speaker. He’s the founder of Dolphin Brand Strategy, as well as the former Head of BBDO Asia Pacific. We explore many bite-sized tools you need to build stronger brands.

Folkert Van Der Heide

S01.EP22 – Building FMCG Brands with Folkert van der Heide

What’s it like to build brands in the food and beverage industries? Folkert van der Heide shares his story brand-building for many years in this space. We dig into the story of his drink brand, Moj, why he created it, and his experiences creating a brand from scratch and bringing it to market. Folkert shares his approach and methodology – including how to create a product with a “big idea” behind it.

Michael Johnson

S01.EP21 – How to Make a Difference with Branding & Design with Michael Johnson

Michael Johnson is the founder and creative director of Johnson Banks, a design consultancy based in London. His company is known for how they define, then design, brands that make a difference and that’s what we discuss in this episode, as well as Michael’s incredible book “Branding in 5.5 Steps” which is focused on the branding process, from the lens of both strategy and design.

Valerie Jacobs

S01.EP20 – The Future of Branding with Valerie Jacobs

Look into Valerie Jacobs’ crystal ball and see what lies ahead for the future of branding. You’ll go back to the future, by following Valerie’s journey to becoming a master trend forecaster and how she uses these techniques to innovate & grow Fortune 500 brands.

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S01.EP19 – How to Grow Authentic Brands with Dava Guthmiller

Dava Guthmiller, who spearheaded Uber’s branding, is founder and CCO at Noise 13, a branding & design agency in San Francisco. In this episode, you will discover what it takes to be an authentic “real brand” – one that is bold, honest and centred around emotional connections.

Philip VanDusen

S01.EP18 – Growth, Mentorship & Strategy with Philip VanDusen

Join Philip VanDusen as we discuss personal growth, mentorship and how to use the power of strategy, design and marketing to build bullet-proof businesses. Philip VanDusen is the founder of Verhaal Brand Design, a YouTube Star and has over 20 years experience in branding & design including roles like ECD at Landor.

Tom Ross & Mike Janda

S01.EP17 – Personal Branding with Tom Ross & Michael Janda

Grow your personal brand with confidence. Tune in with Michael Janda & Tom Ross as we explore what it takes to maximise your personal brand’s success! These “Biz Buddies” run multi 7-figure businesses and in this episode, you’ll hear the lessons they’ve picked up along the way.

Matt Watson

S01.E16 – Nike & Brand with Matt Watson

What does working at Nike for 10 years teach you about brand? Find out in this episode with Matt Watson, founder of Watson Creative & Brand Labs, as he reveals all, including his strong distaste for the Nike logo.

Tobias Dahlberg

S01.E15 – Brand Mastery with Tobias Dahlberg

Differentiation. Becoming the “only choice”. Disruption. Value. These are just some of the topics we touch on with Tobias Dahlberg in EP15 of the JUST Branding Podcast.

Kaye Putnam

S01.E14 – Psychology-Driven Brand Strategy with Kaye Putnam

In this episode, we sit down with the wonderful Kaye Putnam, a psychology-driven brand strategist from South Carolina. We geek out about all things brand thinking. We get into the meaning of ‘psychology-driven branding’, about knowing your brand and living your brand. Kaye shares her ‘4C Brand Strategy Framework’ which helps to bake psychological principles into brands.

Douglas Davis

S01.B1 – Design Education, Change & The Business of Design

In this bonus episode, we have Douglas Davis join us to discuss the current state of design education and what it takes to remain relevant as we evolve as creatives in these disruptive and turbulent times. We explore his book, Creative Strategy & The Business of Design as well as the future of design. There has never been a more timely episode.

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S01.E13 – Chris Do’s Biggest Mistakes, Failures & Regrets

Chris Do is an Emmy award-winning designer, director, CEO and Chief Strategist of Blind and the founder of The Futur. In this episode, Chris reveals his biggest mistakes, failures & regrets, plus how you too can overcome these adversities. We then dive into how to get paid more as a creative, how to move into brand strategy & sell it, Chris’s strategic branding process, the powers & pitfalls of the labels we put on ourselves and the quest for success.

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S01.E12 – Behavioural Marketing & The Strategic Branding Process

Rudy Fernandez walks through the strategic branding process of his creative marketing agency, Creative Outhouse, giving case studies & insights on how to better work with clients through problem solving, plus how you can use strategic thinking to help brands properly connect with their customers, through research and testing. Rudy also reveals his proudest projects in the realm of Behavioral Change, proving that “information is not motivation” when it comes to making users change their behaviour, and how you can can actually make others create change.

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S01.E11 – Working with Leaders

Sunny Bonnell and Ashleigh Hansberger of Motto, a strategic branding agency in NYC, reveal what it takes to work with “rare breeds” – the leaders, rebels & entrepreneurs who do things differently. You’ll find out how to build more purposeful brands by better connecting with your clients, plus exactly how you can use your “vices” as superpowers, backed up by personal stories of failure and courage.  

Mastering Brand Strategy

S01.E10 – Marty Neumeier on Mastering Brand Strategy

Join Marty Neumeier & Andy Starr on the JUST Branding Podcast as we uncover the ideas, techniques, and principles that you need to become a brand master, starting at Marty’s famous definition of brand, the process of uncovering this definition, as well as Marty’s classic books Brand Gap, Zag & Brand Flip. We explore the future of branding in the C Suite, and what that means for designers & businesses, plus how we can use Metaskills and agile strategy to create better brands.

Audio Branding Podcast

S01.E09 – Audio Branding with Drop Music Branding

Ever heard of sonic branding? Audio branding is the strategic use of music and sound to help reinforce brand recognition and enhance the consumer experience. We go deep in this session, exploring the ins and outs of successful audio branding, using popular examples, as well as the process Drop Music Branding used to audio brand this very podcast. Tune in to discover why “good audio branding is invisible” and how you can stand out with audio branding.

Brand Strategy Workshops with Melinda Livsey

S01.E08 – Brand Strategy Workshops with Melinda Livsey

Melinda Livsey, a brand strategist & online educator, shares her journey of going from a designer to brand strategist, sharing her definitions of brand & brand strategy, how she “sells” strategy, her onboarding process, life without design, how to conduct a brand strategy workshop, step-by-step, including deliverables. Go from being an “order taker” to brand expert.

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S01.E07 – Brand Personality, Personas & Archetypes with Stephen Houraghan

Stephen Houraghan, brand strategist & educator, joins Jacob Cass & Matt Davies to discuss customer personas and brand archetypes and how these tools can be used to help better understand your audience and define your brand’s personality.

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S01.E06 – Brand Positioning & Naming with Rob Meyerson

Positioning and naming expert, Rob Meyerson, joins Jacob Cass & Matt Davies in exploring positioning statements & the best naming practices from the lens of the company, client and consumer, sharing actionable tips and real world examples that will help you build a better brand.

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S01.E05 – Brand Purpose, Mission, Vision & Core Values with Stef Hamerlinck

Stef Hamerlinck, a strategy consultant, joins Jacob Cass & Matt Davies to discuss brand purpose, brand authenticity and some unique perspectives on the benefits and misuses of growing a brand from the inside out, touching on brand mission, vision and core values.

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S01.E04 – How to Sell Brand Strategy

Jacob Cass & Matt Davies discuss how to sell strategy, giving different perspectives on how to approach sales & the brand-building process. We dive into pricing methodologies, relationship building, metaphors and value ladders.

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S01.E03 – Brand Strategy Tools

Jacob Cass & Matt Davies discuss the best tools for brand strategy, including top courses, books & methodologies. We also dive into positioning brand archetypes, brand experience & brand personality and how these tools can help build better brands.

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S01.E02 – Benefits of Brand Strategy for Designers & Businesses

Jacob Cass & Matt Davies discuss the benefits of brand strategy for both designers and businesses using examples from their careers, including San Francisco and smaller local businesses.

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S01.E01 – Design to Brand Strategy

Jacob Cass & Matt Davies discuss brand strategy, defining what it is and how to bridge the gap between design & brand strategy, as well as revealing their back stories and what to expect in the first season of the JUST Branding Podcast.