Drew Schiller

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communication

Break The Rules And Be More Approachable

June 3, 2009

I’ve had my pair of Vibram FiveFingers Classics for a few days now, and I can’t tell you how many conversations I’ve had because of these shoes alone. I’ll be the first to admit that these shoes are different—but not too different. They are just different enough to make me seem more approachable and give [...]

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It’s not about you

April 13, 2009

Do you remember Time Magazine’s 2006 Person of the Year? You should, it was you. To justify its choice, Time cited the boom of Wikipedia, YouTube, MySpace and other community-driven, socially contributed websites (since that time we’ve also seen the meteoric rise of Facebook and Twitter).
Time got it wrong. Social sites aren’t about you; they [...]

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10 free do-it-yourself branding tips for businesses

February 16, 2009

I create logos, websites and other print materials for organizations to show their brand in the best light. I have observed that while some organizations are willing to spend money on visual design, they are not willing to spend the time and effort needed to create a truly successful brand. Brands that are successful communicate [...]

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If you’re sorry, don’t inconvenience me

February 3, 2009

Lack of helpful signage is a huge pet peeve of mine. This sign is posted on the door of a high-traffic pedestrian walk-through in downtown Iowa City. There’s an arrow pointing up, implying “go this way.” Then, when you get up to the door, there’s a small sign with even smaller type that says, “Please [...]

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Branding lessons from the Obama Administration Part 2 – Brand Communication

January 23, 2009

This is the second in a three-part series in which I look at lessons we can learn from how Barack Obama and his staff are branding America during his tenure in the White House. Part one covered the Obama Administration’s brand story. 
The Obama Administration’s Brand Communication Strategy
Brand communication is a really simple concept: it’s the communication [...]

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