Welcome to the Human Age
  • November 24, 2017
  • ROOT + RIVER

What does culture have to do with brand?

We are five years into the Human Age. In the 21st century, leaders must go beyond taking care of their people to embodying a new level of caring for people. …

Compassion statement
  • November 04, 2017
  • ROOT + RIVER

Compassion makes branding better

You might not think compassion has much to do with branding. We don’t like to disagree. Actually, that’s not true. We do like to disagree. (See what we did there?) …

Hold this Position
  • October 13, 2017
  • ROOT + RIVER

How do we create a market position?

Editor’s Note: As we move into the last two seasons of the year, we are answering questions people have repeatedly asked us about branding and marketing. Like “authenticity,” “story” and …

drawing of woman
  • October 09, 2017
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Who the heck is my target audience?

Editor’s Note: As we move into the last two seasons of the year, we are answering questions people have repeatedly asked us about branding and marketing. Let’s start with this …

Change
  • October 02, 2017
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Change: Why Not Love It?

Leaders who have yet to embrace change are at a distinct disadvantage. Those who fear change they do not understand very well may be opting out of modern business. Read: …

Why is marketing so overwhelming?
  • September 29, 2017
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Why is marketing so overwhelming?

Editor’s Note: As we move into the last two seasons of the year, we are answering questions people have repeatedly asked us about branding and marketing. Marketing is overwhelming. What …

Emily on defiance
  • September 17, 2017
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Defiance: Your Leadership Style’s Secret Weapon

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Defiance: it’s one of the most underrated qualities for modern-day leaders. But, maybe defiance isn’t what you think. Read our #facesofrootandriver quotes about what defiance means to us, and how …

Brand Standards
  • September 17, 2017
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What Does My Mission Have To Do With My Business?

“You talk a lot about mission. But what does my mission have to do with my business or my career?” Editor’s Note: The questions you don’t ask could hold the …

Coaching for Leaders
  • September 11, 2017
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Podcast Guests on Coaching for Leaders

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Emily Soccorsy and Justin Foster are from Root + River. They are brand strategists and marketers who believe that your brand is how other people experience what you believe. In this …

Sketch Get Re-rooted
  • March 20, 2017
  • ROOT + RIVER

How to Know When Your Brand Needs a Refresh

And when will it work? By Emily Soccorsy One of the most frequently asked questions we receive is: How do I know if my brand needs a refresh?  (We are …