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Doctor Branding Podcast

Doctor Branding Podcast

G'day Frank 85 Episodes Oct 12, 2026

Doctor Branding Podcast is a show hosted by the fictional 'Doctor Frank' who answers questions about branding, whether for your own business or for clients. Despite the title, the host is not a real doctor, adding a playful touch. Each episode offers practical branding advice in a friendly, question-and-answer format. The podcast is associated with the Substack newsletter at gdayfrank.substack.com.

Episodes

OH S**T, WE NEED A BRAND AUDIT!?
OH S**T, WE NEED A BRAND AUDIT!? Oct 12, 2026 2586 What can you expect from this podcast episode?“Oh s**t, we need a brand audit” might sound like the start of an uncomfortable conversation, but this thing called a ‘brand audit’ can give you the clarity to work out what your brand needs next to win. This week’s podcast episode starts with the brand identity I developed for Alice CPA, an audit firm in New York City, where we used toilet paper packs
You know your business. But do you know why customers choose your brand?
You know your business. But do you know why customers choose your brand? Oct 6, 2026 1404 What can you expect from this podcast episode?You can know your business inside out and still misunderstand why customers choose your brand. This week’s podcast episode looks at how customer research can help you move beyond assumptions to understand who buys from you, what they need and the circumstances that lead them to choose your offering. Using two fictional brands I’ve developed, Popits pop
AI in the hands of a branding guy
AI in the hands of a branding guy Sep 14, 2026 1612 What can you expect from this podcast episode?AI can give anyone access to branding and marketing tools, but access to the tools doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll get the same outcome. This week’s podcast episode looks at the difference between using AI yourself and having a branding, marketing or creative professional use those same tools, where their experience can help determine what to ask for,
Name first, product second
Name first, product second Aug 31, 2026 1277 What can you expect from this podcast episode?Name first, product second. When every piece of marketing leads with what you sell rather than who is selling it, there’s a risk that all the attention you’re generating is helping people remember the product, category, or even competitors, instead of remembering your brand. This week’s podcast episode looks at why putting greater emphasis on your bran
Is branding just a memory game?
Is branding just a memory game? Aug 25, 2026 1195 Every interaction someone has with your brand, from seeing your logo and packaging to hearing your music, visiting your store, seeing your content or speaking with your staff, has the potential to create another memory they can connect back to you. This week’s podcast episode looks at how brands can build stronger awareness and long-term memorability by creating more recognisable and connected way
The hardest part of branding is maintaining your brand
The hardest part of branding is maintaining your brand Aug 17, 2026 1138 What can you expect from this podcast episode?Building a brand at the start is the exciting part. Maintaining it over years, through changing teams, priorities, budgets and the constant temptation to mess with it, is where the real work begins. Much like a marriage, brands can go through a honeymoon phase, a reality check, power struggles, the seven-year itch and, if you stick with it long enough,
A concept makes a better brand
A concept makes a better brand Aug 3, 2026 1146 A great brand isn’t always built around what it sells. Instead it can be built around a bigger idea that gives people something memorable to connect with long after products and services evolve. Now, for many businesses, they focus on communicating what they offer. But the strongest brands I believe create meaning beyond the transaction, shaping everything from their messaging, visual identity, ex
Why Branding?
Why Branding? Jul 27, 2026 2401 This episode is all about a question I get asked more than almost any other: Why does branding actually matter? So much so I put a list of 10 dot points on my G’day Frank brand services website about the 10 biggest reasons I believe better branding leads to better business success.Which covers everything from helping customers choose you over competitors and pay a premium, through to building loya
The things big brands get right that a little brand can do too
The things big brands get right that a little brand can do too Jul 6, 2026 1115 What can you expect from this podcast episode?Big brands have plenty of advantages that smaller brands don’t, but that doesn’t mean smaller brands can’t learn from what they consistently get right. In this episode, I looks at some of the simple branding principles that businesses of any size can use to become more recognisable, memorable and easier to think of when needed. From choosing a shorter
Deal or No Deal? Choose a Briefcase and unlock your next big brand win
Deal or No Deal? Choose a Briefcase and unlock your next big brand win Jun 29, 2026 3281 In the last 15 years I’ve accumulated a fair share of the do’s and don’t’s when it comes to developing and managing a brand to help it succeed and in turn, see greater business growth and success from that investment of time, effort and money into your brand.Inside each of these 20 briefcases is a brand-related tip for your branding and marketing efforts that I want to share with you. No matter if
It's not how big your logo is, it's how you use it
It's not how big your logo is, it's how you use it Jun 22, 2026 1581 In this episode, I’m looking at why “make the logo bigger” isn’t always the answer, and why effective branding is less about the size of a logo and more about the meaning attached to it. From packaging and signage to positioning and marketing, every touchpoint shapes what consumers think and feel when they see your brand.You’ll learn why a logo is identification, not communication, why context mat
Positioning vs. Purpose, is there a difference?
Positioning vs. Purpose, is there a difference? Jun 8, 2026 811 Many businesses spend a lot of time talking about their purpose. While some spend a lot of time talking about their positioning. But they’re not the same thing.Purpose is why your business exists. Positioning is the space you want to occupy in customers’ minds. This episode explores the difference between the two, why businesses often confuse them, and why having a meaningful purpose doesn’t autom

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