Mascot makeovers: A tricky business

The recently redesigned -- and more recently reconsidered -- Billiken mascot made its debut on Sept. 20. (Photo by Bill Barrett via SLU website.)
The recently revamped — and more recently discarded — Billiken mascot made its debut on Sept. 20. (Photo by Bill Barrett via SLU website.)

The occasional visual identity upgrade is part and parcel of university branding activities these days. It isn’t unusual for universities to revise their color palettes or refine the logos or other institutional symbols — although logo revisions can bring controversy and headaches to brand managers. Continue reading “Mascot makeovers: A tricky business”

Friday Five: 5 questions for Daryl Weber @BrandedCortex), author of ‘Brand Seduction’

Brand_Seduction_coverWe like to think that we are in control of our thoughts — that the decisions we make are always thoughtful, logical and rational. But as recent neuroscience research is revealing, our decision-making is heavily influenced by our subconscious. The same is true in marketing, where the field of neuroscience presents a world of opportunities — and concerns — for the marketer as well as the consumer.

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