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topicals that build brands

Whether you’re talking TV networks, social media, or museums,

success is measured by visits.

This year The Peabody Essex Museum scored, big time.

Was it that irresistible icon, Iris Apfel . . .

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cnn international

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CNN International (CNNi) wanted to herald its expanded investment in worldwide coverage with a refreshed identity package.

And, for the first time since 2001, change its tagline.

They asked Tooth+Nail to develop a tag that spoke to a diverse,…

hln

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At Headline News, their name had become a problem. During prime time, the network no longer carried news or headlines. And because their name was descriptive, viewers often mistook the entire channel as a segment on CNN.

They asked…

try everything, stink at nothing

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mission

Agion was launching an eco-friendly, odor-fighting fabric treatment.

If you’ve been to the gym you know — people need it!

Agion asked Tooth+Nail to help with:

• Naming

• Logo…

sharpen your brand

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Today a clear, core brand personality is essential.

This workshop gives marketers and managers the tools to grow their brand in a fast changing marketplace.

We help participants…

write sharp

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Writing is the foundation of great creativity and effective marketing.
To do it well requires our hearts, minds, and a good pair of scissors.

This workshop gives your team the tools…

create smart

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Creativity may seem like an elusive beast.

But it can be captured, trained, and strengthened. This workshop gives your team the tools to release their own creativity on demand.

We start with…

food network brand bible

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Ever hear of a brand guide getting rave reviews? This one did.

“Brilliant . . .should be the guide to speak about all the networks.”

Patalia Tate, VP Creative Services, Food Network

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Food Network faced…

idea sparks

Top networks say “in-house inspiration” is their priority for 2009.

That’s why we created Idea Sparks.

Brilliant ideas come from the most unlikely places. So, when money and creative mojo may be in short supply, Idea

speaking gigs

A&E International Conference

CBS General Manager’s Meetings

CTAM

Canadian Broadcasting Company

CNN

Creativity Conference

Emerson College, Master’s Program

Harvard School of Education

Marketing to Kids Conference

Promax

Promax Asia

Promax Europe

Radcliffe

Starz Encore

Tribune

WGBH

articles

 

Fast Company featured Button’s brainstorming technique, Ideations.

a&e international


A&E is taking over the world. 138 territories. 200 million homes. That’s a lot of friends.

They called us in to spread the brand love. Top of their list: turbo-charge their…

Marilyn Kass

Momo was born an optimist and a humanist.

She believes in the deal. But first she believes in people. So while she’s hard on numbers and schedules and deadlines, she nurtures relationships. If you’re a client, Marilyn will keep you…

final 24

The Biography Channel’s new series, Final 24, traces the last day of famous celebs.

Bio called us in. Pretty soon, we were seeing dead people everywhere,

but especially in Entertainment WeeklyUS, and Star.

writing socks

green-lace-up-socksEver had evil shoes? A pair that looked nice on the outside but were serial killers on the inside. No one thinks clearly with throbbing feet.

From Manhattan to Malaysia we kick off our workshops by kicking off our shoes and…

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