TOTEM Times
At TOTEM Branding we believe in the fundamental importance of knowledge and sharing it. Knowledge acquired in the real world, in the market, in the trenches of the front line of the creation, construction or transformation of brands. Sharing is knowledge, sharing creates community, sharing makes growth.
We share branding insights as a tool for positive transformation.
We believe our job and commitment is to improve the world of brands today and for those who will come after. Building a sense of connection, pride and belonging is at the core of what we do. One of the goals of this Blog is precisely to share.
An Ecosystem for People and Business to Prosper
When we received the call from Panamá Pacífico we were thrilled. It is a unique project, the largest mixed development in Latin America, connecting people, businesses and nature in a sustainable environment. With a committed, inspiring, talented team that knows the incredible opportunity and the enormous challenge it manages. The vision of the project, with […]
Branding Matters
Does Branding Matter? Few things are more proven in the world of business than the power of branding in a crisis or a recessive period. Branding is the key for succesful results. Lots of studies and professionals recognize the benefits of investing in branding. And the last 100 years of history have proven that investing […]
Love Brands Touch the Heart
Dear Brands, love is when the client’s happiness is more important than your own. A new version of ‘All you need is Love’ is in the air: ‘All You Need is Brands’. A day when there is a reason to celebrate love above all. A day where people look for creativity, surprise and emotion to […]
What clients say about TOTEM Branding
“A good reputation is more valuable than money”. Marketing is what you say about yourself, Branding is what others say about you. At TOTEM Branding we help every day to create or transform brands in the 5 continents. We work with brands in different countries, from different sectors or industries and at different stages of […]
TOTEM LIVE returns
Is there a space where we can discuss, talk, philosophize, inspire about the future, work, education, entrepreneurship, creativity, innovation, mental health, trends, energy, the planet, solidarity, sustainability, among other topics? This space exists, it is called TOTEM LIVE and it is the gift of great people and professionals who share with all of us their […]
Celebrating the Amazing Power of Hugs
“A hug is an encounter in the universe that is endlessly repeated.” Gustavo Benzecry Sabá. Last Saturday, January 21, was World Hug Day, we want to share today that for us every day is a day to hug. The world is chaos but it is also wonderful. Because the world is what we project. To […]
Sharing Knowledge for a Positive Transformation
“Scientia potentia est” is a Latin aphorism meaning “knowledge is power”. We proudly share that the United Nations World Tourism Organization has chosen TOTEM Branding to launch the first Branding MOOC for the UNWTO Tourism Academy. Businesses, academia and institutions already assume that knowledge is not a pose or a fad. It is about exchanging […]
Tourism Keys 2023
While inflation feels like a mountain before us, let’s be bold and climb it. In fact, many travelers have taken that attitude and are climbing it and are not intimidated. According to Travel in 2023 report, almost half of travelers admitted they will be more lenient with their vacation spending habits to make up for […]
The Power of Brand Purpose
Brands that lead authentically with purpose are changing the nature of business today. Purpose is the reason a brand exists. It is the underlying essence that makes a brand relevant and necessary to people. Purpose sits firmly at the core of a brand’s culture and affects every decision. It creates loyalty, affinity, engagement and connections […]
8 Reasons to Believe in 2023
An optimist sees an opportunity in every setback, a pessimist sees a setback in every opportunity. Paraphrasing Winston Churchill, we face this complex and exciting 2023. We never lose our optimism, especially now. Here are 8 reasons for optimism in 2023: 1. The TOTEMIZATION of brands. Successful brands are increasingly human, with values shared with […]









