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How Indian Startups Can Build a Global Brand Identity

In the last decade, India has transformed from a hub of outsourcing to a breeding ground for global startups. From SaaS giants to consumer tech disruptors, Indian companies are no longer content with being local heroes. They want to compete — and win — on the world stage. But here is the challenge: building a global brand...

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Luxury Branding Secrets: What Makes a Brand Feel ‘Premium’?

Walk into a Tiffany & Co. store and you will notice silence, polished glass, and a single ring displayed under perfect lighting. Browse a Rolex ad and you will see a watch associated with achievement, not simply timekeeping. These are not coincidences. They are carefully orchestrated brand strategies that make the everyday product feel extraordinary. The question is,...

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Minimalist vs Maximalist Branding: A No-Fluff Guide

Your brand has five seconds. That’s it. Five seconds to make someone stop scrolling immediately. Click. Buy. Care. What do they see in those five seconds? Not your product, nope. They see your branding. And if it’s not working, you’ve already lost. Most brands fail not because they’re “bad” but because they look like everyone else. Too safe....

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How to Run a Brand Audit: A Brutally Honest Checklist

Brands don’t fall apart overnight but rot slowly… through a hundred tiny cracks nobody notices. It may be inconsistent visuals. Unclear messaging. A customer experience that falls short of the promise. You don’t see the damage immediately. You see it when customers stop coming back, word-of-mouth dries up, and even the best marketing campaigns start falling flat. A brand audit...

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AI-Generated Logos: Worth It or Just a Shortcut?

You can get a logo in 30 seconds now. Type in your brand name. Pick a few colors. Let the AI do its thing. Boom. You’re branded. Or are you? AI-generated logos are everywhere. They’re fast, free (ish), and look decent on a pitch deck. But there’s a tradeoff no one talks about: Looking professional ≠ being memorable. This piece will illustrate...

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The Worst Rebranding Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)

Rebranding can save your business. Or sink it. Too many brands jump in thinking it’s just a new logo, a shiny website, or a clever tagline. But when it goes wrong, it really goes wrong. The average rebrand takes 7 months and involves updating over 215 assets. That’s a major investment of time, energy, and budget. And yet,...

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How to Create a Visual Brand Identity from Scratch

Yes, your logo doesn’t define your brand, but it might just be the reason someone gives you five seconds or none at all. Today, visuals are your first handshake with a customer. The gut feeling. The thing people remember when your name slips their mind. And most brands still get it wrong. They default to whatever’s trending. They...