How to brand anything | Youri Sawerschel | TEDxEHLLausanne

[omomowoadeola]

This is by far the best branding course have ever seen in my life. Initially while watching him, I was a bit skeptical and thinking where is this guy heading.

At the end I started wondering why doesn't this video have a million views yet.

What I don't like though is the audience, they weren't vibing along with him, somehow they dulled my spirit but I love his optimism.

I guess the reason I feel this is the best branding course is because I'm a brand Identity designer and this brings a new light of brand identity to me.

Have always thought it's about the logo, the colours, the pictures, the icons, website and all, but now I know it's about the story, the why behind brand, it's about how the Hero touches us emotionally, inspires and motivates us to act positively.

Trust me if this was an ad I would buy the pen book and perfume immediately and when travelling I would check in at We the thinkers Hotel and always take their coffee.

Well, let me go check the Internet if this brand actually exists have got some thinking to do 😅

By the way to the man who made this presentation you deserve a million accolades don't mind the views and reaction of others this is real Gem.

[tbyndnn]

why this video didn't explode on internet.. the best branding teaching video i've ever seen.

[yourisawerschel]

Thanks a lot for your comment, I am touched. Fun fact: during the talk, the technical team didn’t set up my microphone properly so we had to reshoot the entire talk… As a result, the audience listened to the same talk twice…It was a shame because the audience reaction was awesome during the first take… 😢

[hjsxmph]

“the pen is not just a product, it’s the symbol of a movement”.
like this mindset, so clever. branding alters the way we see things.. will use this for my company.
really an excellent talk. thank you!

[tiusblb]

Youri`s talk on branding is a game-changer, showing us how the right story can turn anything into gold. this is what Reputation House does it all too. They've got the magic touch for making brands shine online, just like Youri does with a pen.

[dennismolina]

A pen is a pen unless it is a Parker, the pen that successful people use. That is the power and magic of branding. If I am going to brand that pen, it will be named as GANDHI ", the "Pen of Revolution" with a tagline of "Rewriting History". Then, I am going to launch a brand marketing campaign that honors those leaders of non-violent and peaceful revolutions with the slogan of "Pen is mightier than sword." This pen will only be exclusive to those who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and create a positive change in the world. Therefore, it will be the most expensive pen in the world.

[wuukqke]

Not so sure why some people were hoping to be convinced to buy the pen at the end. This video is not at all trying to sell a pen. It is just showcasing a remarkable transformation of a random, basic product through branding, which the speaker also clearly discloses at the beginning. People seem to think "Branding = Sales/Marketing." But it is not.

I personally very much enjoyed learning the basic elements of branding process and I think anyone who watches would understand it too as the speaker showcases it in such a simple way. After branded, you just can’t feel the same way about this pen any more, you see a much deeper context the pen is linked to..

Needless to say you can't create a brand in 10 minutes obviously. It takes years to build a brand… Then it is the duty of marketing/sales to promote and sell..

[m.s.]

Wow awesome speech, would never imagine to get so excited by just a pen 😄 I noticed branding is such a powerful tool. It indeed gives me a reason why I should engage with a product. Thanks for this inspiration!

[skanda-ro]

I don't know why, but when I imagine myself seating in the audience, I think I still ain't convinced to buy the pen.

[TheHuetchenspieler]

Wow! Next level "sell me this pen" 🤯

[AntonCTO]

Wow, amazing! I can't wait for the HEC Paris Executive MBA elective! 2, 5 days with Youri!

[goodrobotsai]

Ohh this guy is good... I want this pen. OMG....

[clbvnxd]

Fantastic video. I love how easy you explain how a brand is constructed. Thanks for the great inspiration..

[ScotttheCyborg]

I bought a pen for my first real state transaction as an agent. I still have it and I only use it for signing real estate deals. It's part of the ritual.

[LeylaYlmazGurbuz-ixmd]

Watched this with my family and had a huge aha moment about branding. Seriously inspired by this video 🙏🏻

[SunSun-pfwn]

Seriously, I want this pen right now.

[jshankar]

Ironically, for a pen what he claims are very true, but for many brands in reality, their products are merely superficial wrt to their branding. We used to live in a planet called earth, now we are just surviving in a huge market, where we have to sell to buy and buy to live and live to make and make to sell, just for the sake of it.

[tossybabatunde]

Mad 🔥🔥
This is mind-blowing
From an ordinary pen

[jardorocks]

Very powerful and insightful talk & presentation!

[nuborn.studio]

The pen instantly reminds me of Wolf of Wallstreet