After 50+ years in advertising, working in some of the biggest and best agencies in the world, we have picked up a thing or two along the way.
We have found that the business of building a brand is not just about having a tagline, a logo or a webpage – It is the fundamental root from which all of these assets must stem. And it’s getting everyone in the company to act as brand ambassadors, by not only talking the talk (from the same page) but to walk the walk. To live and breathe the brand so that it resonates true through action, repetition and consistency.
Reflective imagery is an all too common form of lazy advertising - 'That's our product, this is you. You're smiling because you're happy with the result'. This is not a Big Idea and what's more, consumers aren't stupid. They're your mother/brother/sister and they can tell a fake a mile away. Puns, rhymes and word plays are not Big Ideas. Special offers and sales promotions are not Big Ideas. Better for you to start with a Product Truth and tell it so that your consumers are engaged.
When you building anything it is a fundamental requirement to set the foundations upon which to build. At Thought Boxes our Planning team all have international backgrounds with years of experience.
Strategy and insight are the tools used for creative development.
With the right tools it's easier to realise the Big Thought. And with a big enough idea you can cover all your customer touchpoints using a consistent brand tone of voice on everything from multimedia film and out-of-home displays, to digital content and shopper experience.
We offer clients a more efficient model and a chance to cut through the clutter, not by being the loudest voice in the room, or the most repetitive, but by thinking smart and giving brands a unique voice.
"If you were invited into someone's house and you started shouting and repeating yourself, you might reasonably expect them to throw you out. When you advertise you are a guest in someone's home. Try to have an intelligent conversation and they'll be more inclined to remember you."