The Catalyst point of view
From the latest branding news to opinions from the team, here’s your go-to resource for everything brand.
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Why You Keep Losing Deals You Should Be Winning
You’ve got a better product, a stronger service and a good sales team, so why are you still losing deals to the competition? The problem could start long before your sales team gets involved. Find out why buyers choose your competitors and how to work out whether your brand or your offering is holding you back.
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Your Audience Personas Aren’t Good Enough
Your audience personas should do more than describe your customers. Discover why understanding what drives their decisions matters for your brand and AI.
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Artificial Irrelevance
Your business now has two audiences that want opposite things. One brand has to serve both, and almost nothing in a normal company holds the two versions together.
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The rebrand that didn’t change anything
A new identity won’t fix unresolved business decisions. Discover why rebrands fail without clear positioning and what needs to change before investing in another rebrand.
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Your Best Customers Can’t Explain What You Do. That’s Costing You.
Your best customers may recommend you without explaining what makes you different. Learn how clear positioning gives word of mouth a better chance of converting.
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The Gap
Your brand strategy and sales pitch should tell the same story. Discover where the message breaks down between your positioning and what sales communicates, and how to bring them back into alignment.
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How to tell if your brand is working
Five questions to help you spot where your brand is unclear, inconsistent or failing to support the business. Find the clarity gap and the right place to start.
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The ROI of Brand
Brand isn’t decoration. It protects margin, reduces churn and drives future demand. Here’s why serious businesses treat brand as a growth strategy.
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The 5 Horsemen of the Brandpocalypse
Five brand problems that quietly undermine growth, from blending in with competitors to confusing buyers and sending mixed signals. Identify your horseman and where to start.
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Mixed Signals
When brand and business drift apart, trust suffers. Learn how to spot misalignment and realign your brand for clarity and growth.
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Hard to Read, Hard to Buy
If your brand feels hard to understand, it’s harder to buy from. Learn how simplifying your brand can boost conversions and loyalty.
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Poised for Growth
Outgrown your brand? Learn the signs your identity is holding growth back and how to prepare your brand for the next stage.
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Stuck in the Past
Is your brand stuck in the past? Learn how to spot the signs of an outdated brand and decide whether you need a refresh or a full rebrand.
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A logo is easy to change. The meaning behind it takes more work.
Strong brands are built on strategy, not just visuals. Learn why your logo is only 10% of the story and what the other 90% must deliver.
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Lost in the Crowd
If your brand blends in, price becomes your only USP. Learn how to stand out, define what makes you different and build real memorability.
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Brand Refresh or Rebrand? How to Decide What Your Business Needs
Does your business need a brand refresh, a messaging fix or a strategic rethink? Learn how to identify the real problem before investing in the wrong solution.
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Introducing: Catalyst Brand
A new brand agency built on strategy, clarity and commercial impact. Meet Head of Brand Lee & discover what sets us apart.
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Rewriting the rules of storytelling
How a Hollywood Blockbuster Became a Blueprint for Brand Strategy