3 Brand Values Sears/Craftsman Taught Us

3 Brand Values Sears/Craftsman Taught Us

When you go to branding school, one of the first things you learn is a lesson on the power of a brand, using the example of Coca-Cola. The professor is likely to quiz the students: “If you could divide the Coca-Cola company into two parts — one part is all...
In the New Year, Cut Out the 20% and Innovate

In the New Year, Cut Out the 20% and Innovate

It’s that time of year, again. The time when we reflect on the year that has passed, and more importantly, look ahead to next year and what we want to accomplish. Some might call it making New Year’s Resolutions. We’re not big fans of this practice;...
The Kleber Ad of the Year IKEA Gets Real, Emotional

The Kleber Ad of the Year IKEA Gets Real, Emotional

If there’s one thing we love, it’s a good story based on human emotions. In the sentence above, the word “we” doesn’t just refer to us at Kleber & Associates. It refers to all of us as human beings. Real, emotional stories are what...
Nest Gets Men

Nest Gets Men

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again. Having a deep understanding of the consumer mindset is a surefire way to create winning advertising. And when you do that, you form a connection with the consumer, and they know you understand them. The latest...