BRANDERMAN Hernán Braberman

Roland Gurney runs Treacle, a team specializing in agency positioning, differentiation, and messaging.

Treacle has worked with various agencies worldwide, from independent boutiques to major network names, and is on a mission to help agencies stand out and attract clients.

In this episode, Roland explores the intricacies of crafting distinctive and compelling narratives for design agencies. He discusses common pitfalls agencies face, the importance of a well-defined target client, and introduces the 3D positioning model—desirable, distinctive, and defensible. Roland also touches on the impact of AI in the industry and the evolving landscape of design agencies.

Treacle also recently won a Drum Award for their spoof agency called Beige; The World’s Most Average Agency which is a great example of what agencies get wrong when it comes to their overall proposition.

Alex Bane is the Founder & Chief Business Officer at Taxi Studio, an independent design firm with locations in Bristol and London.

Alex is at the helm of Taxi's growth and international reputation, with a keen understanding of the intricate challenges brands face across various countries and sectors.

In this episode, Alex delves into how Taxi Studio adapts to the dynamic landscape of design and technology, emphasizing the importance of blending creativity with strategic foresight. He also shares valuable insights into managing cultural differences in global projects and offers intriguing perspectives on the future of packaging design, including the potential impact of AI.

From Qatar to the USA to China – from Corporate to FMCG to Health & Wellness, Alex’s views and provocations are respected by CEOs and CMOs alike.

William Caruso is Senior Marketing Scientist at the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute from Adelaide, Australia.

In this episode, Will imparts valuable insights about the factors contributing to successful packaging redesigns. He shares his research findings on the impact of pack design consistency, the importance of familiarity in purchase decisions, and the distinctions between evolutionary and revolutionary redesigns.

Will’s experience in Distinctive Asset measurement, including large-scale multi-country projects, covers a wide range of product and service categories. He has been involved with research projects with analyzing data from locations such as the US, UK, France, Germany, Italy, China, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Russia, South Korea, South Africa and Indonesia. His core areas of research expertise include packaging redesigns, shopper behavior, and retail merchandising.

Additionally, his experience in Distinctive Asset measurement encompasses large-scale multi-country projects. Will also authored a chapter on Building Physical Availability in Building Distinctive Brand Assets.

Para inaugurar la quinta temporada de BRANDERMAN, tuve el honor de ser entrevistado por Jesús Nuñez.

Jesús es un empresario mexicano con enfoque en innovación alimentaria, negocios internacionales y tecnología. Se graduó con Mención Honorífica en la Licenciatura en Comercio Internacional con Especialidad en Agronegocios en el Tec de Monterrey. Curso posgrado en alta dirección de empresas y es conductor del programa Plan de Vuelo en Tec Sounds Radio.

En este episodio, exploramos la influencia determinante del diseño de packaging en la conexión de las marcas con las diferentes generaciones de consumidores, desde los baby boomers y la Generación X, hasta los Millennials y la Generación Z. Reflexionamos sobre cómo el diseño puede ser un elemento crucial para expresar las historias y valores de una marca, y comparto ideas sobre cómo las marcas pueden mantenerse relevantes y atractivas en un mercado en constante evolución.

Charlotte Ellis Maldari is the founder of Kaffeen, an online platform dedicated to assisting design agencies in scaling their businesses. Kaffeen achieves this through accessible, cost-effective, and results-oriented resources.

Since its establishment, Kaffeen has successfully aided over 900 agencies globally, furnishing them with tools for proficient lead generation and streamlined automation.

In this episode, Charlotte imparts valuable insights into the significance of robust lead generation systems and their potential for automation to enhance effectiveness. We delve into the prevalent marketing and sales challenges encountered by design agencies, and Charlotte shares her perspective on the mantra of 'seeking completion, not perfection'.

Ale Ros es diseñador argentino referente del diseño de tapas de discos del rock, pop y electrónica en Latinoamérica.

Realizó el arte de tapa de emblemáticos discos de rock y pop para Soda Stereo, Gustavo Cerati, Fito Paez, Luis Alberto Spinetta, Mercedes Sosa, Divididos, Vicentico, Miranda!, Juana Molina, Babasónicos y Damas Gratis, entre muchos otros.

Fue distinguido en numerosas ocasiones con el Premio a la Excelencia de la Society for News Designs y recibió el Konex de Platino, ocho premios Carlos Gardel y tres Grammys Latinos.

En este episodio, hablamos sobre su travesía desde Tucumán hasta convertirse en referente en el diseño de tapas de discos. Discutimos por qué es crucial generar una imagen que no solo cause una buena primera impresión, sino que también tenga la capacidad de contar una historia. Además Ale me confesó porque odia como lucen los packs del supermercado.

Proyectó piezas para reconocidos músicos y artistas contemporáneos de la escena nacional, para canales como MTV, discotecas como la emblemática Morocco e instituciones como Goethe-Institut, Malba y Centro Cultural Kirchner (CCK). Con una comunicación visual contundente y al mismo tiempo poética, sus piezas son reconocidas por su creatividad y conceptualización que logra a través de pocos recursos: imágenes fotográficas pregnantes, mensajes sintéticos y escasos colores que consigue “entrando en el universo del otro”.

En el campo editorial, a partir de 1996 desarrolló miles de portadas para los suplementos Radar, Soy y Las/12 (del diario Página/12) destacadas por el uso de potentes metáforas visuales resueltas en poco tiempo de ejecución.