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Metaforce's Co-Founder: Differentiating your client experience - Allen Adamson

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Today's guest is the renowned author, branding expert and industry commentator Allen Adamson - co-founder of Metaforce, adjunct professor at NYU Stern School of Business, and former leader at Ogilvy and Landor.

Reflecting his brand strategy lens, Allen explores a crucial yet often overlooked question: if every agency claims to be different, why do so many feel exactly the same?

Referencing powerful lessons from his storied agency career, he unpacks the importance of tangible points of difference in how clients experience agencies, including the value of the right behaviors and culture.

We also cover why doing fewer things well beats doing everything adequately, how to avoid the trap of constant firefighting and what it really takes to scale excellence.

HIGHLIGHTS:

[03:14] Everyone’s a brand expert now

[05:13] What ‘brand’ really means

[06:07] Selling services isn’t brand building

[10:31] Customer Experience as a competitive advantage

[13:58] Mapping the moments that matter

[17:57] Desperation kills innovation

[24:07] Anticipate what clients don’t ask for

[27:30] Scale means nothing without culture

MORE ABOUT ALLEN:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/allenadamson

Website: metaforce.com

Allen’s books: Amazon author page

HOST SOCIALS:

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/robinbonn

Twitter: twitter.com/robonn

MORE ABOUT CO:DEFINERY:

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Today's guest is the renowned author, branding expert and industry commentator Allen Adamson - co-founder of Metaforce, adjunct professor at NYU Stern School of Business, and former leader at Ogilvy and Landor.

Reflecting his brand strategy lens, Allen explores a crucial yet often overlooked question: if every agency claims to be different, why do so many feel exactly the same?

Referencing powerful lessons from his storied agency career, he unpacks the importance of tangible points of difference in how clients experience agencies, including the value of the right behaviors and culture.

We also cover why doing fewer things well beats doing everything adequately, how to avoid the trap of constant firefighting and what it really takes to scale excellence.

HIGHLIGHTS:

[03:14] Everyone’s a brand expert now

[05:13] What ‘brand’ really means

[06:07] Selling services isn’t brand building

[10:31] Customer Experience as a competitive advantage

[13:58] Mapping the moments that matter

[17:57] Desperation kills innovation

[24:07] Anticipate what clients don’t ask for

[27:30] Scale means nothing without culture

MORE ABOUT ALLEN:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/allenadamson

Website: metaforce.com

Allen’s books: Amazon author page

HOST SOCIALS:

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/robinbonn

Twitter: twitter.com/robonn

MORE ABOUT CO:DEFINERY:

codefinery.com

Mentioned in this episode:

Market of One - How Your Agency Can Rewrite the Rules and Create a Lasting Competitive Advantage - A book by Robin Bonn

🚨 Book Alert: "Market of One" by Robin Bonn 🚨 Calling all agency professionals! Want to transform your business and create a lasting competitive advantage? Robin Bonn's groundbreaking book "Market of One" is your ultimate guide. Key Highlights: - Insights from repositioning 150+ agencies - Expert contributions from industry leaders Greg Hahn, Rory Sutherland, and Nils Leonard - Strategies for deeper differentiation and increased profitability Learn how to stand out, win more business, and command premium rates Exclusive Pre-Launch Offer: ✓ Free Chapter One ✓ Bonus Content ✓ Insider Insights Don't miss this opportunity! Visit marketofone.agency now and unlock your agency's potential. Limited time offer - Get your exclusive access today! 🔥

Market Of One Landing Page

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