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The Branding Mistake That Makes Every Marketing Campaign Work Harder Than It Should
A scattered brand identity can weaken even strong campaigns. The fix starts with building a connected brand system. Here's how.
Goran Paun
Principal, Creative Director
91³ÉÈË Leadership Network® Contributor
Goran Paun is Principal, Creative Director at ArtVersion, a Chicago-based design agency helping Fortune 500 and emerging brands through human-centered branding, web design, and development that connect design, technology, and business strategy.
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