Feb 2023

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The power of community with Maximilian W...

The brand-building podcast by Stef Hamerlinck

About this episode

Show notes:

* The article that sparked the conversation

* Science Magic, where Max works

* Max on LinkedIn and Twitter

The brand audit template

As a brand strategist, I’ve often noticed that a brand audit is one of the most overlooked and valuable services for a brand. Check out my fresh brand audit template on Holabrief and explore many more creative/strategic exercises.

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