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.
Every city is a brand
🧠What is a city brand? A city brand is not a logo or a slogan. It is the emotional, narrative, and symbolic system that allows a city to: know who it is, decide who it wants to be, and project that coherently to the world. đź“ŤCity branding in the era of global competition. We […]
The first in so many things
The first Jesuit. The first Latin American. The first in more than 1,200 years not to come from Europe. The Pope “from the end of the world,” as he introduced himself. And yet, one of the most relatable we can remember. He didn’t make power a pedestal, but a platform to say what others kept […]
The Twelve Totemic Behaviors
How a TOTEM Brand Lives in the Day-to-Day 1. Begin With Belief, Not Brief. Start all work by anchoring in purpose, not performance. Ask: What do we believe? before you ask: What should we post? 2. Protect the Center. Do not drift. Say no to what is profitable but misaligned. The soul is not a […]
The internet didn’t change who we are. It changed how we do it.
Before, we said “hook up.” Now, we match. Before, we searched. Now, we Google. Before, we texted. Now, we WhatsApped. Before, we said “I’ll see you at the bar.” Now, it’s “I’ll stalk you on Instagram.” Before, we knew what to think. Now, we’re unsure what to believe. Before, brands spoke. Now… if they don’t […]
Who you gonna call?
In a world marked by uncertainty, trade wars, and a complex global disorder, the strength of your brand is more crucial than ever. In this environment, branding isn’t a luxury—it’s a strategic imperative. When the world economy’s spinning out of control and the market’s gone completely mad, who you gonna call? TOTEM Branding delivers measurable […]
8Hugs for the 8th
Today is the 8th. And like every 8th, at TOTEM Branding we remember the power of the hashtag #8hugs of 6 seconds. And it’s not just a number. It’s an act as simple as it is profound. A genuine hug reminds us that we belong, that someone is there, that we are not alone. And […]
Building the future, together
Tomorrow is April 8th. It marks one month since March 8th. At TOTEM Branding, we want to add our voice to an urgent, profound, and transformative conversation. Because the role of women in building brands, companies, and cultures is essential, yet still underrepresented. Because we continue to see untapped talent, silenced voices, and invisible leadership. […]
Branding for the leading destinations in the Caribbean
We celebrate and share the launch of the Dominican Republic’s new destination brands, a project that fills us with pride at TOTEM Branding. The Dominican Republic reaffirms its position as the leading destination in the Caribbean with a strategic step in its evolution: strengthening its country brand and showcasing the incredible diversity and richness of […]
The generational shift is already here.
It’s not just coming. It’s already here. The generational shift isn’t an abstract phenomenon or a dinner-table conversation among sociologists: it’s tangible, visible, and brutally real. It’s felt in schools, in companies, on social media, in the streets. And it’s not just that young people think differently; it’s that they’re rewriting the rules of the […]
21st-century brands face an existential dilemma: evolve or become irrelevant.
Disruption is no longer an isolated phenomenon; it is the natural state of the market. Rigid hierarchies, bureaucratic processes, and business models built on efficiency rather than resilience have turned many organizations into cumbersome structures, unable to adapt to the pace of change. However, some brands have understood something fundamental: companies are not machines that […]
