Three rules for simple marketing communications and renaming protection insurance – MAF129

In this show, it’s just me and the mic.

Let’s talk about three rules for keeping your marketing communications simple and whether we should find a better way to describe protection insurance.

Welcome to episode 129 of the marketing and finance podcast.

Three rules for simple marketing communications and renaming protection insurance - MAF129

As you know, as well as working as a consultant, I’m also the marketing director of the Protection Review. It’s just under two months until the Conference and Dinner on 19 July. So I’ve been inspired to record this show based on a few protection articles I’ve written recently. So, let’s talk about simple marketing communications.

What you’ll hear about in this episode

  • The three rules of simple marketing communications
    • Always talk in the language of your customer
    • Don’t use jargon, gobbledegook and management speak mumbo jumbo
    • Don’t succumb to the curse of knowledge
  • Whether “financial rescue” is a better way to describe protection

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Col Gray on why and how financial professionals should build a brand – MAF128

In this episode, my guest is Col Gray.

We talk about why and how financial professionals should build a brand.

His “Super Hero Brand Formula” is the best I’ve ever come across. Better than the complicated intellectual approaches of mega global brand agencies.

Actually, Col’s thoughts don’t just apply to financial professionals, they’ll inspire anyone who runs a business. Full stop.

Welcome to episode 128 of the Marketing and Finance Podcast.

Col Gray on why and how financial professionals should build a brand - MAF128

What you’ll hear about in this episode

  • Why it’s important to stand out and how your brand can make it happen
  • A brand is more than just a logo
  • Col’s  5 stage “Super Hero Brand Formula” he uses to build his clients’ brands
    • Your super power
    • Your purpose
    • Your personality
    • Your costume
    • Your stories

Who is Col Gray?

Col is a graphic & brand designer whose passion for branding is as big as his beard.

He’s the owner and head honcho of Pixels Ink design studio in Dundee.

With 18 years of commercial design experience under his signature baseball cap, he helps his clients tell their story through branding; creating deeper, meaningful connections with their customers.

He also speaks at conferences, events and workshops, helping businesses and entrepreneurs to rock their brands. Watch out, he sometimes takes to stage in a superhero onesie.

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Posh Airline Breakfasts, Gen Y, CitizenM and Quiz Nights – RogVLOG – 10

Thirty 35 years to the day after Duran Duran released the Rio album, join me for a trip to London for a Quiz Night.

We’ll have a sneak peek at British Airways new Club Europe service on UK Domestic flights. Visit a conference and discover what makes Generation Y (that’s Millenials) tick.

And we’ll have a look round the CitizenM Hotel in Shoreditch. It’s bright, quirky and a fun place to stay.

Will they ask the Duran Duran question at the quiz night?

Now it’s your turn:

If you enjoyed RogVLOG please share using the social buttons below. And in keeping with the subject matter, I’d love to hear what your favourite 1980s band is? Perhaps you saw U2 on the Joshua Tree tour. Or Genesis on the Invisible Touch tour. Let me know.

Posh Airline Breakfasts, Gen Y, CitizenM and Quiz Nights - RogVLOG - 10