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053 – What is a Legacy Brewery?
Cody and Isaac sit down to discuss Legacy Breweries: What are they and what unique challenges do they face today?
All killer, no filler ~30 minute conversations between CODO Design Co-founders, Isaac Arthur and Cody Fague, on the art and science of building compelling brewery and Bev Alc brands.
Recurring themes include brand strategy and positioning, brand architecture, behavioral economics, portfolio management, creative process management and the occasional dad joke.
Episode 052
052 – Embracing the Staggered Rebrand Launch
Cody and Isaac sit down to discuss why the way we help our clients launch their rebrands has shifted so dramatically over the last few years.
Episode 051
051 – How to Design Better Merch
Cody and Isaac sit down to discuss how to design better merch and merch programs and make millions of dollars along the way.
Episode 050
050 – Designer Q&A!
Cody and Isaac sit down to field questions from in-house designers, freelancers and marketing pros from around the beer industry.
Episode 049
How to Future Proof Your Brand
Cody and Isaac sit down to discuss timeless brands. What makes a brand timeless and what lessons can we can apply to new branding projects?
Episode 048
Managing the In-House / External Agency Dynamic
Cody and Isaac sit down to discuss best practices for getting the most out of your in-house team and external agency relationship.
Episode 047
Best Practices for Remote Work with a Branding Firm
Cody and Isaac sit down to discuss best practices for remote work with a branding agency that might be a state, a time zone or half a world away.
Episode 046
046 – How to Scale the Sub Brand Ladder (Sub Brand Summer Ep. 03)
Cody and Isaac sit down to introduce their “Sub Brand Ladder” framework. Are you interested in building a Sub Brand at your brewery? Start here.
Episode 045
045 – Sub Brands vs. Endorsed Brands (Sub Brand Summer Ep. 02)
Cody and Isaac sit down to discuss the subtle (but important) differences between Sub Brands and Endorsed Brands.
Episode 044
044 – Why Are Sub Brands So Hot Right Now? (Sub Brand Summer Ep. 01)
Cody and Isaac sit down to introduce CODO’s Sub Brand Summer Series and answer the question: “Why are Sub Brands so hot right now?”
Episode 043
When to Refresh Your Packaging
When (and why) should a brewery consider a package refresh?
Episode 042
042 – Refreshing Fernson’s Packaging (feat. Fernson Brewing)
Cody and Isaac sit down with Fernson Brewing to discuss their shiny new package refresh.
Episode 041
041 – What are Modular Identity Systems?
Cody and Isaac sit down to discuss Modular Identity Systems.
Episode 040
040 – 2023 Beer Branding Trends Q&A
Cody and Isaac sit down to field community-submitted questions on CODO’s 2023 Beer Branding Trends review.
Episode 039
039 – Alcohol & Minors: What is our Responsibility as Designers?
Cody and Isaac sit down to discuss an important, looming issue in the Bev Alc world. (Won’t someone think of the children?!?)
Episode 038
038 – Paths to Market for Startup Breweries in 2023
Cody and Isaac sit down to discuss what we’re seeing in our brewery in planning and startup branding work so far this year.
Episode 037
037 – 2023 Beer Branding Trends Report Overview
Cody and Isaac sit down to discuss CODO’s 2023 Beer Branding Trends Review.
Episode 036
036 – How do you differentiate a “boring” brewery?
Cody and Isaac sit down to field some Q&A, including how to brand and position a seemingly “boring” brewery.
Episode 035
035 – What Are Brand Guidelines?
Cody and Isaac sit down to discuss brand guidelines. What are they, why are they valuable and why does no one ever read them?
Episode 034
034 – Q&A: Are Brand Archetypes Complete Bullshit? And How is Craft Beer Adapting to a More Diverse Audience?
Cody and Isaac sit down for some Q&A on the topic of audience definition within the beer and beverage industry.
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033 – Rebranding one of New Zealand’s Largest Breweries (feat. Damon from Good George Brewing)
Cody sits down to discuss the CODO’s recent rebrand for Good George Brewing out of New Zealand.
Episode 032
032 – Let’s Talk About Project Timelines
Cody and Isaac sit down for a frank, somewhat productive(?) conversation on project timelines.
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031 – Naming & Branding a Brewery (Feat. Andy & Rocco from Birdsmouth Beer)
Cody sits down with the team at Birdsmouth Beer Co. to discuss what went into naming and branding their craft lager brewery in New Jersey.
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030 – Hop Water: The Next Big Beyond Beer Trend?
Cody and Isaac sit down to discuss the Hop Water category, and why they believe it could be a big trend in 2023.
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029 – Ontario Craft Brewers Conference AAR
Cody and Isaac sit down to discuss their recent trip to speak at the Ontario Craft Brewers Conference.
Episode 028
028 – Were We Wrong About Brand Launches?
Cody and Isaac sit down to discuss the importance of a perfect (re)brand rollout in a post-pandemic landscape.
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027 – Q&A: Branding a Boot Strapped Brewery, Book Recommendations & How to Tell a Client Their Idea is Bad
Cody and Isaac sit down to field Beer Branding Trends Newsletter subscriber-submitted questions.
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026 – So You Bought a Brewery. To Rebrand or Not To Rebrand?
Cody and Isaac sit down to discuss some options for how to handle a brewery’s brand post acquisition.
Episode 025
025 – Beyond Beer Handbook Q&A!
Cody and Isaac sit down for some Q&A on Brand Architecture and The Beyond Beer Handbook.
Episode 024
024 – 14 Questions to Ask As You Launch A New Beyond Beer Brand (the B.E.A.T.)
Cody and Isaac sit down to discuss the Beverage Extension Assessment Tool (B.E.A.T.).
Episode 023
023 – 4 Essential Strategies for Branding Your Next Beyond Beer Beverage
Cody and Isaac sit down to discuss the Beverage Brand Architecture Continuum.
Episode 022
022 – The Role of the Parent Brand in Brand Architecture
Cody and Isaac sit down to discuss the role of the parent brand in Brand Architecture.
Episode 021
021 – Introducing The Beyond Beer Handbook!
Cody and Isaac sit down to discuss CODO’s new book, The Beyond Beer Handbook.
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020 – Rebranding an Iconic San Diego Brewery (feat. Dan from Mission Brewing)
Cody and Isaac sit down to discuss CODO’s recent rebranding project with Mission Brewing + a conversation with our FIRST EVER guest, Mission’s CEO, Dan Partelow.
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019 – Reflecting on 13 Years of Craft Beer Branding
Cody and Isaac sit down to discuss CODO’s 13th anniversary, and how the beer industry has evolved along the way.
Episode 018
How to Name a Craft Brewery
Cody and Isaac sit down to discuss what makes for a great brewery name and how to actually find one.
Episode 017
Defining Your Brewery’s Mission and Vision
Cody and Isaac sit down to discuss the differences between a brewery’s Mission and Vision, why this matters, and how it can help you build a more purposeful business.
Episode 016
Defining Your Brewery’s Audience
Cody and Isaac sit down to discuss audience segmentation, customer personas, and why you don’t see more fistfights in craft breweries.
Episode 015
2022 Beer Branding Trends Q&A
Cody and Isaac sit down to answer ten hard hitting questions from subscribers on this year’s Beer Branding Trends review.
Episode 014
2022 Beer Branding Trends Overview
Cody and Isaac sit down and discuss everything covered in this year’s Beer Branding Trends review.
Episode 013
Goal Setting During a Brewery Rebrand
Cody and Isaac sit down to discuss the common goals we see breweries set at the start of their rebranding projects.
Episode 012
How to be a Great Client (and Give Great Feedback)
Cody and Isaac sit down to discuss how you can be the best client your design firm has ever had.
Episode 011
What Does a Branding Project Kickoff Look Like?
Cody and Isaac sit down to discuss what a branding project kickoff looks like. Plus, art direction homework, organizing internal and more.
Episode 010
How to Hire a Design Firm for your Branding Project
Cody and Isaac sit down to discuss how your brewery should vet and hire a design firm for your rebrand.
Episode 009
How to Find the Perfect Branding Firm for your Brewery’s Rebrand
Cody and Isaac sit down to discuss the different types of creative partners a brewery can hire to handle a rebrand.
Episode 008
How to Launch Your Brewery’s Rebrand
Cody and Isaac sit down to discuss the finer points of announcing your brewery’s rebrand.
Episode 007
A Formal Introduction to CODO Design
Cody and Isaac sit down to introduce themselves and CODO Design… 7 episodes in?
Episode 006
Defining your Brewery’s Brand Personality, Voice and Essence
Cody and Isaac sit down to discuss Brand Essences—what they are and what role it plays in the branding process.
Episode 005
Organizing Your Internal Team Ahead of a Rebrand
Cody and Isaac sit down to discuss the various people and stakeholders groups you’ll need to organize ahead of your rebrand.
Episode 004
How to Position Your Brewery
Cody and Isaac sit down to discuss how to position a craft brewery.
Episode 003
Defining Your Core Brand Values
Cody and Isaac sit down to discuss the various types of brand values a brewery can have (Core, Pay-to-play and Aspirational), why they’re all important and how to frame them.
Episode 002
Brewery Rebrand vs. Refresh (Evolution vs. Revolution)
Cody and Isaac sit down to discuss the subtle differences between a brand refresh and a craft brewery rebrand.
Episode 001
When (and When Not) to Rebrand Your Brewery
Cody and Isaac sit down to discuss when (and when not) to rebrand a brewery.
Episode 000
2021 Craft Beer Branding Trends AMA
Fielding community submitted questions on CODO’s 2021 Craft Beer Branding Trends article.