10PlusBrand

Joanne Z. Tan, Brand Strategist, 10 Plus Brand, Inc.

https://www10plusbrand.com https://www.10PlusProfile.com 1-888-288-4533 Sign up for 10 Plus Brand’s Newsletter: https://10plusbrand.substack.com/embed 10 Plus Brand’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@10plusbrand 10 Plus Brand Inc.’s founder, CEO Joanne Z. Tan started the first episode of #10PlusPodcast on July 5, 2019. Since then, we have produced hundreds of episodes on brand building and digital marketing tips, which are always thought provoking and cutting edge, as well as in-depth Interviews of Notables and Influencers, and 30 Seconds of Anything on various current affairs. Over various podcast platforms and social media, there are hundreds of thousands of downloads. Our 10 Plus Brand Newsletter, distributed by Substack, has tens of thousands of subscribers, and counting. The high quality content covers various subjects of current events, technology, AI, brand building and marketing, life experiences, Joanne Tan’s poems and memoir, culture and the arts. 10 Plus Brand is a full service digital agency, we build brands and market brands for B2B companies, startups, consulting and executive coaching firms, as well as individual personal branding for leaders. We won multiple prestigious awards year after year, as ”the best of the best” in brand consulting, brand coaching, branding, and digital marketing. Specifically, we create high quality, customized content, based on brand strategies, positioning, structures, and storytelling, for websites and social media. We have a proprietary process for decoding brand DNA, building SEO architecture, and amplifying brand messages with ghost writing authoritative and original blog posts, to elevate successful businesses to be powerful brands. We also deliver quality brand promotional videos, custom-coded websites, email newsletters, LinkedIn and social media thought leadership profiles, and LinkedIn badges related content creation. Results: Some of the B2B companies that we served have scored 25% increase in clientele three years in a row and counting; most of our clients have obtained more right-fitting customers, increased business volume and revenues as well as their brands’ stature and influence in their fields. Joanne Tan, a global brand strategist, brand marketing consultant, branding expert, creative director at 10 Plus Brand, Inc., regularly shares tips and cutting edge information about brand building, DNA decoding, brand building, brand marketing, brand development & management, brand messaging, business and marketing strategies, go to market and product market fit analyses & tactics, market analyses, analytics, AI Experience Design, SEO, social media marketing, influencer marketing. 10 Plus Brand Inc. is a full-service, multi-media branding and brand-marketing agency. We are recognized both as the global champion as well as in specialty areas such as one of the best digital marketing, advertising, SEO agencies in the San Francisco Bay Area and nationally. It serves clients in all 50 states in the US, and throughout the world. 10 Plus Brand combines AI enabled digital content marketing with human intelligence to multiply a brand’s influence with repurposed articles, ghost writing, original content, advertising campaigns, blogging, website development, design, content, and SEO, brand promotion videos, photos, logos, brand look and feel, SEO, SEM, PPC, AI experience design, etc. Joanne led the agency’s evolution over the past 10 years from a photographic studio (“Poem And Art Studio”) into a video, content, website and visuals production company (“Joanne Tan Visual Branding, LLC”), which was later expanded and renamed as “10+ Visual Branding”, and now as a corporation - “10 Plus Brand, Inc.” that is fast growing as a full service branding, digital marketing, SEO, video production & advertising agency. 10 Plus Brand’s main ”flagship” website is https://www.10PlusBrand.com, that features samples of their various delivera

  1. 7시간 전

    Adventure Hiking: 20 Miles Through The Narrows in Zion, in 12 hours, Solo_Joanne Z. Tan_Season 2, Episode 100

    What possesses someone to spend 12 straight hours hiking 20 miles through The Narrows, carrying a backpack, climbing over slippery boulders, wading through cold water, through one of the world's most spectacular slot canyons? In this episode, Joanne Z. Tan shares the unforgettable story of hiking solo through The Narrows in Zion National Park, one of the most challenging and breathtaking wilderness adventures in America. From breathtaking canyon scenery to moments of exhaustion, wonder, and quiet reflection, this journey is about far more than completing a difficult hike. It is a story of perseverance, courage, humility, and discovering beauty where few are willing to venture. - Read the full adventure story with photos - Watch the 35-minute video with photos - Subscribe to our free Newsletter In this episode, you'll discover: • What it is like to hike 20 miles through The Narrows in Zion National Park. • Why this iconic wilderness adventure challenges both physical endurance and mental resilience. • The unexpected lessons nature teaches about perseverance, preparation, and courage. • How solitude in the wilderness can renew perspective and deepen gratitude. • Why the greatest adventures often transform us long after the journey ends. Whether you're an experienced backpacker, an aspiring adventurer, or someone who simply loves stories of exploration, this episode invites you to experience one of America's most extraordinary wilderness landscapes through Joanne's eyes. About Joanne Z. Tan Joanne Z. Tan is the founder and CEO of 10 Plus Brand, Inc., a corporate brand strategy, executive branding, and thought leadership agency. She is also an award-winning photographic artist, wilderness backpacker, writer, speaker, and host of Interviews of Notables and Influencers. Through her travels and outdoor adventures, she shares stories of resilience, nature, creativity, and the human spirit. © 2026 Joanne Z. Tan. All rights reserved.

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    Founding Fathers: 3 Deaths on July 4th & Benjamin Franklin's Enduring Warning_Joanne Z. Tan_Season 2, Episode 99

    Three of America's founding fathers die on the 4th of July - is it merely an extraordinary coincidence, or is it a divine invitation for us to reflect more deeply on the meaning of Independence Day and the future of the American republic? In this episode, Joanne Z. Tan reflects on one of the most remarkable historical coincidences in American history: three founding fathers, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and James Monroe, all died on July 4th, the anniversary of American independence. She explores the significance of the 4th of July, the founding ideals of the United States, and the timeless words of Benjamin Franklin following the Constitutional Convention: "A republic, if you can keep it." - Read the 1-min article - Watch the 3-min video - Subscribe to our free Newsletter In this episode, you'll discover: • Why the deaths of three founding fathers on July 4th continue to fascinate historians and Americans alike. • The historical context behind Independence Day and the birth of the United States. • Benjamin Franklin's enduring caution: "A republic, if you can keep it." • Why America's founding ideals remain relevant 250 years later. • A personal reflection on liberty, democracy, and America's enduring promise. As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, Joanne invites listeners to consider whether the nation has remained faithful to the principles of liberty, democracy, the rule of law, and the values that inspired its founding. Drawing from her own journey as an immigrant from China who came to America in pursuit of freedom and opportunity, she offers a personal reflection on why the American experiment continues to matter, and why preserving it remains the responsibility of every person and every generation. About Joanne Z. Tan Joanne Z. Tan is the founder and CEO of 10 Plus Brand, Inc., a corporate brand strategy, executive branding, and thought leadership agency. She is a brand strategist, thought leadership coach, writer, speaker, and host of Interviews of Notables and Influencers, where she explores leadership, branding, AI, innovation, and ideas that shape organizations and society. © 2026 Joanne Z. Tan. All rights reserved.

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  3. 5일 전

    Performance Marketing & Brand Building in AI Age: Branding Strategy that Drives Sustainable Growth_Joanne Z. Tan_Season 2, Episode 98

    Is performance marketing enough to grow a business in the AI age? Or does long-term success require a stronger branding strategy built on trust, differentiation, and customer experience? In this episode, Joanne Z. Tan explores why branding strategy and performance marketing are not competing approaches—they are complementary forces. While performance marketing has traditionally measured ROI through clicks, likes, and conversions, these metrics become increasingly inadequate as Agentic AI transforms the customer buying journey. Sustainable business growth depends on brand building, brand positioning, brand trust, and brand equity that influence customer decisions both immediately and over the long term in an AI-driven marketplace. - Read the full article - Watch this as a 12-min video - Subscribe to our free Newsletter As AI increasingly shapes search, discovery, and purchase decisions, organizations must rethink their digital marketing strategy. Winning brands invest not only in measurable performance but also in authentic storytelling, memorable customer experiences, and meaningful differentiation that both AI systems and human customers recognize and trust. In this episode, you'll learn: What is performance marketing, and where it fits into modern business growth Why branding strategy is essential for long-term competitive advantage How brand building strengthens customer loyalty beyond paid advertising The relationship between brand equity, customer experience, and business value Why brand trust is becoming one of the most valuable assets in the AI era How effective brand positioning helps your business stand out in crowded markets How to integrate performance marketing and brand-building KPIs into a comprehensive digital marketing strategy Why brands that balance short-term performance with long-term branding outperform those focused only on immediate ROI Today's AI-powered marketplace rewards organizations that create lasting trust—more than clicks and likes. The companies that thrive will combine data-driven marketing with authentic human connection, building brands that customers remember, recommend, and return to. - Read the full article: https://10plusbrand.com/2026/06/28/performance-marketing-and-brand-building-in-ai-age-joanne-z-tan/ - Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter for more insights on AI, branding, executive influence, and thought leadership. - Visit: 10PlusBrand.com AIXD.world 10PlusProfile.com About the Author Joanne Z. Tan is a globally recognized brand strategist, thought leadership coach, branding expert, and Founder & CEO of 10 Plus Brand, Inc. She helps founders, CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs, and organizations build influential brands through strategic brand positioning, authentic storytelling, AI Experience Design (AIXD™), and long-term brand building. Her work bridges branding strategy, digital transformation, executive visibility, and customer experience to help organizations earn lasting brand trust and brand equity in the AI age. Copyright © 2026 Joanne Z. Tan, 10 Plus Brand, Inc. All rights reserved.

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  4. 6월 6일

    FAQs, Pt 2: AI in Branding, How to Stand Out, Create Content, and Build a Future-Proof Brand_Joanne Z. Tan_Season 2, Episode 97

    AI in Branding, Part 2: How to Stand Out, Create Content, and Build a Future-Proof Brand Welcome back to Part 2 of our FAQ series! If you missed Part 1 (FAQ #1–#6), be sure to listen first — we covered where branding starts, brand DNA decoding, ROI, and more. In this episode, we tackle FAQ #7–#12. Joanne dives deeper into the most pressing questions about AI in branding and what it truly takes to build an enduring, human-centered brand in the AI Age. 🎙️ Hosted by Joanne Z. Tan, founder and CEO of 10 Plus Brand — with 16+ years of experience helping brands decode their DNA, tell their stories, and lead in their fields. 🔗 Read the full FAQs 🎬 Watch Part 2 as a 9-min video - Subscribe to our free Newsletter   You will learn: How to combine human intelligence with AI in brand building — and what makes a brand stand out when AI levels the playing field Budget constraints? Discover the low-hanging fruits to start with — including LinkedIn profiles and website content — that deliver the most bang for your buck Why content frequency matters: how often to publish blogs, videos, and podcasts to be recognized by your target audience and AI search tools like ChatGPT and Claude Original content vs. AI-generated slop — how to create authentic, thought-leading content in your own brand voice without giving away your "secret sauce" From AI Experience Design (AIXD™) to content strategy, brand visibility, and protecting your proprietary insights, this episode is packed with actionable guidance for business brands and leadership personal brands alike. Whether you're a founder, CEO, executive, or B2B service provider, this conversation is your roadmap to thriving with — not being replaced by — AI in branding. Please contact us for a customized assessment tailored to your unique situation, whether it is a company brand, a leadership personal brand, or a professional brand.  We at 10 Plus Brand have a proprietary process for brand DNA decoding, the foundation upon which content strategy, content creation, video production, website and social media marketing with AEO, GEO, SEO, and SOM are delivered. - Subscribe to our free newsletter, for more thought leadership on AI, branding, executive influence, and the future of customer experience. About Joanne Z. Tan Joanne Z. Tan is a global brand strategist, thought leadership coach, and founder of 10 Plus Brand, Inc. and AIXD.world. She helps founders, CEOs, executives, and organizations build influential, future-ready brands through strategic positioning, AI Experience Design, and authentic storytelling. © Joanne Z. Tan, 2026. All rights reserved.

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  5. 6월 5일

    Frequent Asked Questions, Pt. 1 of 2: What is the ROI of Branding or Brand Building? Where to Start? Joanne Z. Tan_Season 2, Episode 96

    Here are 12 FAQs (frequently asked questions) about the process of brand building and brand marketing by 10 Plus Brand, Inc. Part 1 of 2 answers the first six questions listed below. In Part 2, the last six. To watch Pt 1 as a video To read the FAQs - Subscribe to our free Newsletter Please contact us for a customized assessment tailored to your unique situation, whether it is a company brand, a leadership personal brand, or a professional brand.  We at 10 Plus Brand have a proprietary process for brand DNA decoding, the foundation upon which content strategy, content creation, video production, website and social media marketing with AEO, GEO, SEO, and SOM are delivered. 1). Where and how to start? 2). Do You Use AI? What can you do that AI cannot? 3). Do you specialize in business branding or personal branding? or Both? 4). What are the measurable outcomes in terms of ROI? 5). How long does brand DNA decoding take? 6). Why is decoding brand DNA necessary? Will it lead to better quality deliverables? Will it lead to cost savings later? In Pt. 2, we will continue with the remaining 6 frequently asked questions and answers: 7). How do you combine human intelligence with AI in brand building? What makes a brand stand out in the AI Age? 8). If my budget does not allow me to go the "whole 10+ yards” of branding, what are the low hanging fruits to start with? 9). How frequently do I need to produce content in order to be recognized by AI and my target audience? 10). How do I generate original, unique content that is different from AI generated slop? Do I need to share all my “secret sauce”? 11). What are the most common misconceptions about becoming a brand? 12). Is brand building for the top players only? - Watch Pt. 2 as a 9-min video - Listen to Pt. 2 as a podcast - Subscribe to our free newsletter, for more thought leadership on AI, branding, executive influence, and the future of customer experience. About Joanne Z. Tan Joanne Z. Tan is a global brand strategist, thought leadership coach, and founder of 10 Plus Brand, Inc. and AIXD.world. She helps founders, CEOs, executives, and organizations build influential, future-ready brands through strategic positioning, AI Experience Design, and authentic storytelling. © Joanne Z. Tan, 2026. All rights reserved.

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  6. 6월 4일

    Defend Brand Trust against AI Slop, Data Privacy Endangerment, and Inauthenticity_Joanne Z. Tan_Season 2, Episode 95

    In the age of AI, your greatest competitive advantage may no longer be technology—it may be brand trust. As AI-generated content floods the internet with what many now call AI slop, business leaders face a defining challenge: How do you build a brand that customers actually trust? In this episode, Joanne Z. Tan explores why trust, authenticity, and human judgment are becoming the ultimate brand moat in the AI era, against low-quality, mass-produced, and often inaccurate information, a/k/a AI slop. Brand trust is the goal, shield, and bottom line against endangerment of data privacy, transparency, and the erosion of authentic human connection. - To read it as a blog - To watch it as a video Drawing on her work in AI Experience Design (AIXD) and strategic brand building, Joanne explains why companies that rely solely on automation risk commoditizing themselves, exploiting customer data, and losing brand trust while those that combine AI with human intelligence and human EQ can create lasting competitive advantage. In this episode, you'll discover: Why brand trust is becoming more valuable as AI-generated content proliferates. What AI slop is, and how it threatens credibility, reputation, and customer loyalty. How data privacy concerns are reshaping customer expectations. Why authentic, human to human customer service remains a powerful differentiator in an AI-first economy. Why trust, not technology alone, will determine the winners of the next decade. How leaders can build transparent, human-centered brands that thrive during AI transformation. As AI increasingly mediates search, discovery, and buying decisions, organizations must ask themselves a critical question: Are we building systems that simply generate more content, or are we building trust? - Subscribe to our free newsletter, for more thought leadership on AI, branding, executive influence, and the future of customer experience. About Joanne Z. Tan Joanne Z. Tan is a global brand strategist, thought leadership coach, and founder of 10 Plus Brand, Inc. and AIXD.world. She helps founders, CEOs, executives, and organizations build influential, future-ready brands through strategic positioning, AI Experience Design, and authentic storytelling. © Joanne Z. Tan, 2026. All rights reserved.

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  7. 5월 21일

    Create Brand Journey to Win The AI Age: CEOs, Customers & Brand Experts Co-Create_Joanne Z. Tan_Season 2, Episode 94

    AI search is rewriting who shapes the brand journey. Learn how to create brand journey as a collaborative co-creation among CEOs, customers, outside brand strategists, and internal marketing teams to win in the AI age. 👉 Watch this as a 13-min YouTube video 📖 Read the full article 📬 Subscribe to our free Newsletter: https://10plusbrand.com/newsletter-subscription/   To create brand journey in the AI age, you have to learn to share the road. One-third of all web traffic now comes from AI chatbots and agents. AI search is growing 150% month-over-month. And 87% of AI-assisted traffic comes from ChatGPT alone. The brand journey your customers experience is no longer yours to control — it is a co-create collaboration among your CEO, your internal marketing team, your customers, and outside brand strategists who can "read the label of the jar you're in", per Joanne Z. Tan. Brand memories and brand equity are not built through paid media alone. Research from Kantar shows that 75% of brand equity comes from the direct brand experience customers have with your brand — not from advertising. That means the brand experiences you design, the brand stories your content creators and your customers tell, and the signals you send to AI search tools all shape how your brand is perceived, recommended, and remembered. Nike, Apple, Diet Coke — iconic brands did not lose their identity when their audiences took the wheel. These brands co-create with their communities of customers, influencers, internal and external branding and marketing experts, and top leaders.  That's why they pivoted quickly, and turned cultural moments into brand equity. That is the playbook for the AI age. Joanne Z. Tan argues that CEOs must be personally involved — the way Steve Jobs was hands-on with font style, the rounded corner of iPhone design, even the color of the floor in an Apple Store. To win in the AI age, to create brand journey is to embrace collaborative co-creation among CEOs, customers, outside brand experts, and internal marketing departments. What you will learn in this episode: What a brand journey is and why AI search is reshaping it Why 75% of brand equity comes from brand experience, not paid media How Nike, Apple, and Diet Coke co-created their brand journeys with their audiences without losing their core identities Why CEOs must be personally involved in building the brand journey How to engage both internal and external brand experts to win in the AI age   📬 Subscribe to our free Newsletter 🌐 www.10plusbrand.com 🌐 www.aixd.world 🌐 www.10plusprofile.com   About Joanne Z. Tan Joanne Z. Tan is a global brand strategist, thought leadership coach, and founder of 10 Plus Brand, Inc. and its subsidiary AIXD.world. She advises executives, founders, and organizations on building influential, differentiated brands that drive visibility, credibility, and revenue growth. Her work integrates strategic positioning, AI-era brand architecture, and executive thought leadership to help leaders become recognized authorities in their industries. © Joanne Z. Tan, 2026. All rights reserved. Copyright 2026, Joanne Z. Tan, 10 Plus Brand, Inc. All rights reserved.

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  8. 5월 4일

    Sparking Joy: Human Brand Experience in the Age of Digital Fatigue_Joanne Z. Tan_Season 2, Episode 93

    Sparking joy is the new driver of brand equity and emotional connection in creating human brand experience in the AI Age of "digital fatigue". - Read as a blog - Watch as a 8-min video -Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter for thought leadership insights on AI, branding, and human-centered innovation. In today’s AI-driven landscape of digital fatigue, sparking joy is a strategic imperative for building lasting brand equity. Brands that prioritize human-centered brand experience create meaningful emotional connection, and inspire long-term loyalty. This episode explores how organizations can move beyond transactional interactions to design brand experiences that genuinely resonate. By focusing on authenticity, intentional storytelling, and creating "sparking joy" moment for emotional connection with customers, brands can fill the needs of today's customers who long for human connection in the AI era of "digital fatigue". We examine how emotional connection fuels brand equity, why brand community plays a critical role in sustaining customer relationships and brand growth, and how to counter digital fatigue with human centered brand experience. You’ll learn how to: Build brand equity through emotionally resonant brand experience Spark joy across key customer touch points Create authentic emotional connection that drives trust and loyalty Develop a thriving brand community that amplifies engagement and advocacy Overcome digital fatigue with human-centered, meaningful human engagement & interaction Explore brand strategy and AI experience design by visiting our websites: 10plusbrand.com aixd.world 10plusprofile.com Contact us -Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter for thought leadership insights on AI, branding, and human-centered innovation. About Joanne Z. Tan Joanne Z. Tan is a global brand strategist, thought leadership coach, and founder of 10 Plus Brand, Inc. and its subsidiary AIXD.world. She advises executives, founders, and organizations on building influential, differentiated brands that drive visibility, credibility, and revenue growth. Her work integrates strategic positioning, AI-era brand architecture, and executive thought leadership to help leaders become recognized authorities in their industries. © Joanne Z. Tan, 2026. All rights reserved.

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https://www10plusbrand.com https://www.10PlusProfile.com 1-888-288-4533 Sign up for 10 Plus Brand’s Newsletter: https://10plusbrand.substack.com/embed 10 Plus Brand’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@10plusbrand 10 Plus Brand Inc.’s founder, CEO Joanne Z. Tan started the first episode of #10PlusPodcast on July 5, 2019. Since then, we have produced hundreds of episodes on brand building and digital marketing tips, which are always thought provoking and cutting edge, as well as in-depth Interviews of Notables and Influencers, and 30 Seconds of Anything on various current affairs. Over various podcast platforms and social media, there are hundreds of thousands of downloads. Our 10 Plus Brand Newsletter, distributed by Substack, has tens of thousands of subscribers, and counting. The high quality content covers various subjects of current events, technology, AI, brand building and marketing, life experiences, Joanne Tan’s poems and memoir, culture and the arts. 10 Plus Brand is a full service digital agency, we build brands and market brands for B2B companies, startups, consulting and executive coaching firms, as well as individual personal branding for leaders. We won multiple prestigious awards year after year, as ”the best of the best” in brand consulting, brand coaching, branding, and digital marketing. Specifically, we create high quality, customized content, based on brand strategies, positioning, structures, and storytelling, for websites and social media. We have a proprietary process for decoding brand DNA, building SEO architecture, and amplifying brand messages with ghost writing authoritative and original blog posts, to elevate successful businesses to be powerful brands. We also deliver quality brand promotional videos, custom-coded websites, email newsletters, LinkedIn and social media thought leadership profiles, and LinkedIn badges related content creation. Results: Some of the B2B companies that we served have scored 25% increase in clientele three years in a row and counting; most of our clients have obtained more right-fitting customers, increased business volume and revenues as well as their brands’ stature and influence in their fields. Joanne Tan, a global brand strategist, brand marketing consultant, branding expert, creative director at 10 Plus Brand, Inc., regularly shares tips and cutting edge information about brand building, DNA decoding, brand building, brand marketing, brand development & management, brand messaging, business and marketing strategies, go to market and product market fit analyses & tactics, market analyses, analytics, AI Experience Design, SEO, social media marketing, influencer marketing. 10 Plus Brand Inc. is a full-service, multi-media branding and brand-marketing agency. We are recognized both as the global champion as well as in specialty areas such as one of the best digital marketing, advertising, SEO agencies in the San Francisco Bay Area and nationally. It serves clients in all 50 states in the US, and throughout the world. 10 Plus Brand combines AI enabled digital content marketing with human intelligence to multiply a brand’s influence with repurposed articles, ghost writing, original content, advertising campaigns, blogging, website development, design, content, and SEO, brand promotion videos, photos, logos, brand look and feel, SEO, SEM, PPC, AI experience design, etc. Joanne led the agency’s evolution over the past 10 years from a photographic studio (“Poem And Art Studio”) into a video, content, website and visuals production company (“Joanne Tan Visual Branding, LLC”), which was later expanded and renamed as “10+ Visual Branding”, and now as a corporation - “10 Plus Brand, Inc.” that is fast growing as a full service branding, digital marketing, SEO, video production & advertising agency. 10 Plus Brand’s main ”flagship” website is https://www.10PlusBrand.com, that features samples of their various delivera