EPISODE · Dec 14, 2025 · 28 MIN
Why Branding Feels Fake (And How to Fix It)
from Immersion · host Pamela Carey
Branding is difficult because you are trying to turn a complex, 3D human or experience into a flat, 2D logo. In this episode we cover the psychology of branding and how to simplify your message without losing your authenticity.In this episode, we cover:00:00 The Thesis: "3D Humans" vs. "2D Brands"01:20 Personal story and rebranding the podcast 02:00 How Nike does this well 03:27 Keeping authenticity despite simplification 05:49 Person vs. Persona: Drawing the line07:21 Sticky" Branding: Amplifying your core essence08:58 Working with a branding expert for our re-brand 10:44 Defining branding - is it just a logo or much more? - Case study with Apple 12:42 On coming up with names for brands 13:53 The Mystery Gap: What to show vs. what to hide15:23 Existence Precedes Essence: How Jean-Paul Sartre’s philosophy explains modern personal branding.17:25 How to identify what makes you unique in a saturated market 21:31 How to apply this as a consumer 22:46 Reviewing all touch points for your brand while considering your ideal customer or consumer 25:30 On our continued rebrand and if you are thinking about rebranding 26:40 Conclusion: Marrying the 2D & 3D SelfResources mentioned in this episode:Cal Newport's article in "The New Yorker" https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/tiktok-and-the-fall-of-the-social-media-giantsHis podcast Deep Questions here goes into this idea further: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-questions-with-cal-newport/id1515786216?i=1000732634023The branding expert we worked with Patrick Pearce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mtlpatrickpearce/Marty Neumeier defing branding on The Futurhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sO4te2QNsHYColin Gray's episode on the brand becoming the name and not the other way around: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ja3HfB2f7fY Branding and philosophy / existentialism: https://www.brainzooming.com/blog/brand-marketing-and-existentialism-by-randall-rozinLeave a voice message hereNewsletter sign upYouTube - channel Instagram - we will be posting here soon
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Branding is difficult because you are trying to turn a complex, 3D human or experience into a flat, 2D logo. In this episode we cover the psychology of branding and how to simplify your message without losing your authenticity. In this episode, we cover: 00:00 The Thesis: "3D Humans" vs. "2D Brands" 01:20 Personal story and rebranding the podcast 02:00 How Nike does this well 03:27 Keeping authenticity despite simplification 05:49 Person vs. Persona: Drawing the line 07:21...
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