Episode 038: Matt Friedman, Wing Zone
On Branding
Necessity is the mother of invention – and the creation of Wing Zone is very much a reflection of this adage. When Matt Friedman, a buffalo wing-loving kid from New York State, decided to trade in the blustery winters for the warm surroundings of the University of Florida, he quickly realized that his favorite food was nowhere to be found in the town of Gainesville. ...
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Kevin Gillespie, Gunshow & Revival
On Branding
Among his many accolades – award-winning chef, innovative restaurateur, cookbook author, and reality television alum – Kevin Gillepsie’s real claim to fame is an unwavering commitment to being true to himself. ...
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Episode 36: Henrik Werdelin, BarkBox & Prehype
On Branding
There are few things people love more than their dogs. And BarkBox, a subscription-based business that enables dog owners to surprise their precious pooches with a monthly selection of toys and treats, has tapped into this love in a big way. ...
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Meg Flynn, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
On Branding
A brand is only as powerful as its story, and Meg Flynn, the social media content producer for , has plenty of inspirational material to work with. The pediatric healthcare system has built a bustling online community that of those it serves. ...
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Chuck Kent, Branding Magzine & Avenue
On Branding
There’s nothing more powerful than the truth. This is the principle Chuck Kent, director of brand content for Chicago-based B2B branding firm Avenue and contributing editor for Branding Magazine’s Branding Roundtable, has built his career on. ...
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Joe Guith, Cinnabon
On Branding
With a career trajectory that includes time spent with some of today’s most iconic food and beverage brands – from Coca-Cola to Molson Coors Brewing and KFC – Joe Guith, president of Cinnabon, knows what resonates with consumers. Here, Joe gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the ingredients that comprise this powerful brand – from the fondant sugar to the employees.
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Jolie Weber, Wise Foods
On Branding
How do you make a career transition that transcends every preconceived notion you ever had for your professional trajectory when you also are surrounded by a host of skeptics? For Jolie Weber, Chief Financial Officer at Wise Foods, it was about believing in her personal brand. In Brand Fever’s latest online episode of On Branding, Wise Foods’ former Chief Marketing Officer shares the story about how she made the transition from leading the company’s marketing department for eight years to becoming its CFO in 2011.
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So Worth Loving
On Branding
While flawless skin and Photoshopped figures reach popularity in the editorial branding industry, Atlanta-based So Worth Loving is on a mission: to disrupt images of perfection by celebrating scars, flaws, and authentic beauty. ...
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Kathleen Shannon, Braid Creative
On Branding
This episode of On Branding is brought to you by Circles Conference, a creative conference for the creative community. Learn from world-changing thinkers and innovators, to inspire, create, and repeat. Attend this September 18th and 19th in Grapevine, Texas, to mingle with speakers like Jessica Hische, Kathleen Shannon, the Heads of State, and more. To grab your tickets before their gone, visit . ...
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Jeff Raider, Harry's & Warby Parker
On Branding
As far as German engineering goes, it's - well - the gold standard. Have you heard the phrase? Volkswagen's ads are famous for this: "That's the power of German engineering". From the scripts of car commercials, appliances, watches, and other consumer products, it is the unspoken moniker for all things thoughtful and richly designed in both form and function. ...
info_outlineEvery once in awhile, you meet a designer who was, truly, born to do what they do. To them, designing is like breathing. It's something they have to do in order to even exist. Charles Eames, Massimo Vignelli, Milton Glaser – these are people whose names are ubiquitous with branding and design, people who are - and were - truly one with their craft.
It just so happens that Megan and Mike Gilger are those people – they work together, they live together, they share a life together, and they design together too as Wild Measure.
The pair, once based out of Traverse City, Michigan now call Raleigh, North Carolina home. They work as Wild Measure, a name they chose to represent their wild spirit-yet-strategically grounded approach to building brands through stunning visual identities – Megan is especially gifted in hand-drawn typography, Mike has a natural talent for photography. Their latest work was in collaboration with iOS app Over, to create Obaby – something we'll talk about in more depth in this episode. Not only do Megan and Mike 'make' brands, but they curate brands too – for the likes of Gap, Madewell, and McClure's.
On top of their design prowess, the duo have an impressive community built around their own identities as designers. Megan is close to 1 million followers on Pinterest, where she pins the best of art, design, fashion and home decor from her favorite brands and things she hand-picks to share based on her gut and good taste. Their blog, The Fresh Exchange, is a beloved part of the online design community, with posts that share their travels, recent projects, and advice for likeminded creatives.
Our conversation was so rich and worth noting, that we've decided to split these episodes into two parts, so you can absorb it all. Join us for part one, as we talk about creative challenges, the importance of balancing processes, and how to be a better freelancer…