Monthly Archives: April 2012

¿1? – Tristan Nicolas : “Happiness is a our way of doing business.” 1

Here is a new post category we wanted to create. We will regularly ask 4 simple questions to strategists, experts and entrepreneurs with a focus on brand utility. The first of them is Tristan Nicolas, one of the three men behind Ben & Fakto, a fun, great and responsible website to find your next clothes. [...]

#49 – Audi Quattro – Action Team 0

Who ? The automotive company Audi, for its Quattro series. What’s the utility ? This is more of a PR stunt than a real brand utility, but that is cool enough for us to talk about it. Audi created a “Quattro Team” during the great snow in Bulgaria this winter. Most cars are not prepared [...]

#48 – Adidas – Runbase 0

Who ? We won’t introduce you to the global sportswear brand, Adidas. What’s the utility ? People living and working in Tokyo may have the urge to go for a run, but no place to shower, and stock their belongings. Near a subway station, Adidas created a facility called Runbase, providing people with lockers and [...]

#47 – KLM – Meet & Seat 1

Who ? KLM, the airline company. What’s the utility ? KLM Meet & Seat is a program helping people meet other passengers with the same interests in life. While it can be a threat to privacy (the need to use Facebook connect to use the service), it can help people have a better experience through [...]