How do the best businesses maximize profit?
Profit = Business x Brand²
The world’s most profitable companies multiply business and brand. They create and communicate value. My name is Christopher Cureton, and I want to share how I’ve helped solve the profit equation for hundreds of leaders like you.
“Who is Christopher Cureton?”
I am the President of The United State of Brand Design and Principal / VP of Brand Design at Boltgroup.
I have nearly 20 years of experience leading strategic repositioning, creative direction, product design, and brand governance projects for companies like Chick-fil-A, Lowe’s, and Microsoft.
I consistently drive profit growth by helping companies unite their business and brand strategies.
Impact
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Examples:
Global Leader of Maintenance and Repair Products: I led the team that grew the sales of the company’s leading brand by at least 25%; gaining market share critical to the endurance of the company
Global Financial Technology Provider: I led the foundational brand strategy development; the company went on to increase their revenue from $1.76B to $2.22B post engagement
Leading Golf Grip Manufacturer: I helped successfully build a bold but brand appropriate product launch strategy for an innovative product – a critical and defensive move to take back share from a challenger brand
Growing National Trailer Manufacturer: I designed the visual identity and key communications; helping kickstart a significant growth period for the company that led to a $35M facility expansion 3 years later
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Examples:
Growing Manufacturer of Electrical, Building Technology, and HVAC Products: I led a repositioning and brand relaunch that transformed the company from an electrical parts brand to a holding company connecting distributors and end users to market leading electrical, HVAC, and building technology brands; the increased value facilitated acquisition of the company 2 years later
Leading Home Improvement Retailer: I designed the logo for a now popular private label cleaning product brand
Leading Database Management Provider: I designed the visual identity and key communications; helping increase the value of the company, and facilitate its acquisition 2 years later
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Examples:
Pro-Preferred Tool Manufacturer: I led the development of a new messaging platform to relaunch a cordless power tool line. The platform and launch was so successful that the company adapted and applied it to the rest of their product lines
Leading Global Provider of Fishing Products: I led the identity refinement, and development of brand guidelines for market leading brands that had been acquired; clearly defining differentiation and creative direction for each brand, and paving the path for scalability and internal implementation
Skills
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Decades of experience that includes:
Brand Design Research
Brand Design Strategy
Identity System Design
Communications
And Complementary Skills:
Photography
Writing
Illustration
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I have led dozens of successful creative efforts and deliverables produced by various teams that include: researchers, strategists, copywriters, creative directors, art directors, graphic designers, photographers, models, animators, videographers, UI/UX designers, digital developers, industrial designers, and engineers.
I also facilitate workshops that accelerate the progress of business initiatives by building buy-in and consensus among cross-functional team members.
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I have supported teams tasked with driving innovation at companies like Chick-fil-A and Golf Pride; facilitating workshops, leading conceptualization, and design for their continuous improvement.
Experience
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3A Composites
Alucobond
Abbott
Alinity
Acuity Brands
Aéropostale
Baxter
Spectrum IQ
Cato
Carnival
Beer Station
RedFrog Rum Bar
Chick-fil-A
Circle K
Sea Quest
Coats
EcoVerde
CRC Industries
CRC Brakleen
Crawford & Company
Diversey
Beer Clean
Dollar Tree
Sure Scents
Domtar
EarthChoice
Lynx
Xerox Paper
Eaton
Golf Pride
Jack Henry
Kroger
Harris Teeter
LeGrand
Lowe’s Home Improvement
Moxie
Style Selections
Microsoft
Azure
Lync
MPN / Microsoft Partner Network
MSN
Office
One Drive
Outlook
Surface
Windows
Morrison Supply / Morsco
Expressions Home Gallery
Muzak / Mood Media
Myers Industries
PlayCore
Pure Fishing
Abu Garcia
Berkley
Fenwick
Penn
Plano
Shakespeare
Ugly Stik
Solid Surface Care
Tesa Tape
Xylem
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Addison Whitney
Agdata
Aptevo Therapeutics
Biodesix
Birdsong Gregory
Boltgroup
Broad Green Pictures
Chung’s Foods
Elements International
Metabo HPT
NSI Industries
Olde Mecklenburg Brewery
Oransi
Pendopharm
Precidian Investments
SteelPoint
Summit Leadership Partners
Tedor Pharma
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Glovescaler
Little Burros
Taptivate
Wrap Buddies
My goal is to share everything I’ve learned about building brands that increase profit. Start with the tips below or: