Author Archives: Angela Gilltrap

What do your colors say about you?

We live in a highly visual environment. Less time and more stimulation, means we rarely have the time nor the want to read the fine print. Your company’s graphic design and the colors you use greatly influence consumers.
Federal Express is a good example. The combination of their highly descriptive name and their use of the [...]

Using Me Inc. Literally

Would Donald Trump be as successful if he’d called Trump towers, ‘Tower on the Park’? Would Rachel Ray be as merchandised if her show was called ‘Cooking in the Kitchen’ instead of ‘Everyday with Rachel Ray’?
There is a lot in a name and sometimes there is no better name than your own.
By literally naming Me [...]

Yes, Unique is the New Same

On Monday, I wrote about the individual, catering to a market of savvy consumers who are no longer interested in brand worship. Fellow mindpetals columnist, Gina Laverde’s comment, “is unique the new same?” couldn’t sum it up better.

Yes unique is definitely the new same.
Last night at the launch of Samsonite’s new Alexanda McQueen luggage [...]