Branding. Done.

Your logo isn’t your brand. In this episode of The Brand Podcast, David O'Hearns is joined by Oli Furze to unpack what brand really means in a world where audiences expect more and can tell the difference between a brand that lives its values and one that just talks about them. From tone of voice to touchpoint consistency, from common rebrand mistakes to the one thing every business should fo...

In this episode of Branding Done , host Dave O’Hearns is joined by Henry Compton , Motion Designer at Dawn, to explore how animation has become one of the most powerful tools for modern brand storytelling. From social-first motion graphics to immersive brand films, Dave and Henry unpack how animation can elevate your brand beyond static design- helping you communicate ideas faster, connect emotion...

How do you make a brand truly stand out? In this conversation, Dave O’Hearns, Founder of Dawn Creative, sits down with James Wigglesworth to discuss how the agency helps ambitious businesses outshine their competition through bold branding, motion, and digital design. From redefining brand identity to building websites that convert, Dawn Creative’s approach is all about clarity, creativity, and co...

Barry Moore, VP of Global Marketing Strategy at Adidas shares insights from his remarkable 25-year journey at the brand, and reveals how the global sports giant maintains its position through strategic marketing frameworks and brand consistency. In this episode, Dave and Barry talk about: • Meeting at age 16 as footballers and reconnecting after 30 years • Landing at Adidas through university conn...

In this episode of Branding Done , we dive into a question that many businesses wrestle with: is there really a difference between your employer brand and your main brand? Shoshana, the founder of Fairy Job Mother, joins us to share her insights on this and explain how to build an employer brand from scratch if you don’t already have one. Shoshana’s journey from corporate life to launching her own...

Ever wondered how to carve out a niche in the crowded FMCG market? Join us as we celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Honey Project with Laura, a brand strategist from London and co-founder of this innovative honey brand. Discover the origins of their bold and playful identity and hear an engaging story about their unexpected rejection from Harrods, which only solidified their unique values a...

In this episode, we speak to Kerry Curtis, the Brand Development Director at Total Fitness about building a successful fitness brand. Kerry shares how they shifted from traditional marketing to a holistic brand-focused approach that touches every part of the business. Learn how Total Fitness incorporates its brand strategy in everything, from board decisions to the gym floor, including their recen...

Ever wonder how design decisions are made in the world of finance? Our guest for today, Kyle Cassidy, a Senior UX Design Manager at Barclays Bank, is here to peel back the curtain. Discover how his journey, starting from a Degree in Business Management and Entrepreneurship to a pivotal role in a leading bank, has shaped his perspective on UX/UI design.  Join us as we dissect the role of data patte...

In this episode we're joined by Lisa Pearson, ex head of Marketing for Arriva and Merlin Entertainments Plc (Blackpool Division), Board Member at The Women's Organisation and current Marketing Director at Open Media. Phew! Lisa, with her impressive portfolio of 22 career experiences, 12 volunteer roles, and 7 honours and awards, graces us with insights from her life and career, and her s...

In this episode, we dive into the critical role of values in both the company culture of CAST UK and its recruitment process. Wayne Brophy, founder of the recruitment agency, CAST UK, shares how personal values and a disciplined routine have played a pivotal role in his entrepreneurial journey. This episode is packed with Wayne's career insights, starting with a business degree, progressing t...

Picture this: You've climbed the corporate ladder from a small independent company to a global organization, all while maintaining your personal values and sense of loyalty. This episode's guest, Sharp's Sales Director, Nick Rose, knows a thing or two about this. Join us as we delve into Nick's journey from retail to sales, highlighting the significant role of loyalty in busine...

Are you tired of feeling like your business values and personal values are at odds? What if you could merge both seamlessly, transforming your enterprise into a reflection of your personal ethos while driving success? That's exactly what our guest, Paul Barnes, the Managing Director of My Accountancy Place (MAP), has accomplished. Paul's journey into entrepreneurship was kindled by his f...

What's the secret sauce to successfully starting a business at 17, selling it, and then venturing into a completely new industry? Join us as we unravel this with Victoria Brown, founder of OneHR and managing director of HPC High Performance Consultancy. Victoria’s entrepreneurial journey is an inspiration, but it's her insights on the role of values in both personal and business life tha...