Aviation Brand Workshop 2025

In this Brand Workshop session, we dive deep into what makes a brand truly effective—starting with the bold moves (and missteps) made by major names like Cracker Barrel and Jaguar. Whether you’re building a brand from scratch or managing a legacy logo with loyal fans, this session is packed with real-world examples, aviation insights, and practical tips. From colors and fonts to logos and brand equity, we explore how to align every visual and message with your audience’s expectations—and avoid costly mistakes. If you’re a founder, marketer, or aviation pro working on brand strategy, this is your inside track to building a brand people trust.

🕒 Timestamps:

• 0:00:09 – Intro & agenda: target audience, colors, typography, logos, and brand boards
• 0:01:33 – Cracker Barrel rebrand case study: What went wrong?
• 0:04:18 – Brand legacy examples: Wells Fargo & aviation brands that don’t change
• 0:06:23 – International awareness: how controversy drives global brand recognition
• 0:07:44 – The rebrand that worked? One participant eats at Cracker Barrel because of the buzz
• 0:09:33 – Jaguar case study: A luxury brand’s failed rebrand
• 0:13:02 – Aviation example: Textron vs. its product brands (Cessna, Beechcraft, Bell)
• 0:20:02 – ABCI’s brand-building framework & why consistency matters
• 0:23:00 – Rebranding missteps: disrespecting loyal customers
• 0:24:59 – Why contrast matters: visual communication in aviation
• 0:28:12 – Most common aviation brand colors & why they work
• 0:32:01 – Design for colorblindness & color documentation
• 0:36:41 – Fonts that work: serif vs. sans serif, and what to avoid
• 0:43:45 – Font licensing issues and browser compatibility
• 0:44:06 – Logos: how much do they matter, really?
• 0:45:36 – Storytelling through logos: Daisy from Aviation Propellers
• 0:48:09 – Trends: gradients, icons, and pixel-perfect logo variants
• 0:50:06 – Brand control: strict vs. playful logo usage
• 0:52:07 – Creative branding ideas: stairs, parking spots, uniforms & more
• 0:53:31 – Brand briefs vs. Canva kits: when to upgrade your brand assets
• 0:54:56 – Measuring brand effectiveness: surveys, traffic, and brand mentions
• 0:56:36 – Clarifying brand identity: when people misunderstand your name
• 0:57:37 – Wrap-up & transition to Group Office Hours