THE AGE

OF ATTENTION

Give it. Get it. Earn it. 

Consumer behavior is changing at a dazzling pace.

The rise of smartphones, social media and

new technologies makes it increasingly difficult

to get people’s attention.

And we can’t blame them.

There is so much to read, see, discover and do.

Why would anyone pay attention

to what your brand has to say?

Give it a go-go

Doesn’t work? Download here your book as a pdf.

THE AGE

OF ATTENTION

Give it. Get it. Earn it. 

Consumer behavior is changing

at a dazzling pace.

The rise of smartphones,

social media and

new technologies makes it increasingly difficult

to get people’s attention.

And we can’t blame them.

There is so much to read,

see, discover and do.

Why would anyone pay attention

to what your brand has to say?

Give it a go-go

Doesn’t work? Download a pdf here

The Age of Attention will teach you how

to get involved with your customer.

Semi-truths and false values don’t live long.

The Age of Attention will teach you how to get involved with your customer. Semi-truths and false values don’t live long.

“What – and who – did I do it for?” This book underlines this simple truth brilliantly. This is a CEO must-read.”

Ignace Van Doorselaere

CEO Neuhaus

“An urgent appeal to all marketers to leave the “it will take up too much of my time” attitude behind.”

Frank De Moor

CEO Q-Park

“A wake-up call for brands that have forgotten the fundamentals: know your customers again and pay attention to them.”

Steven Van Hoorebeke

CEO SD Worx

“In the age of attention, showing personal interest will not only help us reconnect but will also become a key differentiator.”

Erik De Cock

Country Director Finance USG People

““No guts, no glory!” translated into today’s brand- & business-building reality becomes “No purpose, no profit!””

Jurgen Vandervelde

CCO Eneco

“For a brand wanting to survive in the digital jungle, it is no longer about seducing but about caring.”

Peter Boeckx

Documentary producer

“Saelens and Spruijt are back at it, this time strategizing philosophically about an entirely new media landscape.”

Ari Epstein

CEO AWDC

“This excellent book is a must-read for anyone building their (personal) brand in the service industry.”

Mark Pensaert

Chairman Investment Banking Alantra Partners

The Age of Attention will teach you how to get involved with your customer.

Semi-truths and false values don’t live long.

The Age of Attention will teach you how to get involved with your customer.

Semi-truths and false values don’t live long.

“What – and who – did I do it for?” This book underlines this simple truth brilliantly. This is a CEO must-read.”

Ignace Van Doorselaere

CEO Neuhaus

“An urgent appeal to all marketers to leave the “it will take up too much of my time” attitude behind.”

Frank De Moor

CEO Q-Park

“A wake-up call for brands that have forgotten the fundamentals: know your customers again and pay attention to them.”

Steven Van Hoorebeke

CEO SD Worx

“In the age of attention, showing personal interest will not only help us reconnect but will also become a key differentiator.”

Erik De Cock

Country Director Finance USG People

““No guts, no glory!” translated into today’s brand- & business-building reality becomes “No purpose, no profit!””

Jurgen Vandervelde

CCO Eneco

“For a brand wanting to survive in the digital jungle, it is no longer about seducing but about caring.”

Peter Boeckx

Documentary producer

“Saelens and Spruijt are back at it, this time strategizing philosophically about an entirely new media landscape.”

Ari Epstein

CEO AWDC

“This excellent book is a must-read for anyone building their (personal) brand in the service industry.”

Mark Pensaert

Chairman Investment Banking Alantra Partners

A few tips for the future: 

01
Speak up
correctly

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02
Understand
why purpose
means attention

TIP-02-v3

03
Be loyal

TIP-03-v2

04
Try harder

TIP-04

05
Be concerned
about the crowd

TIP-05

A few tips for the future: 

01
Speak up
correctly

TIP-02-v3

02
Understand
why purpose
means attention

TIP-02-v3

03
Be loyal

TIP-03-v2

04
Try harder

TIP-04

05
Be concerned
about the crowd

TIP-05

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“Why would I pay attention to what your brand has to say?”

“Why would I trust you?”

“What does your brand contribute to society?”

 

Three awfully, annoying questions consumers

will ask you without hesitating.

About the authors

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Erik Saelens

Consultant and interim manager Erik Saelens

has over 20 years experience

in brand marketing and communications.

He is the founder of Brandhome,

where he is currently executive strategic director.

Erik specializes in rebranding and renaming,

having researched more than

250 brand-change operations worldwide.

He is also an expert

in brand management, M&A and IPO strategies.

 

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Nicoline Spruijt

Nicoline is a senior manager with entrepreneurial spirit.

Her background in marketing, sales, general management, transformational change and mergers gives her a sound basis for leading Brandhome  and guiding clients through strategic and operational challenges on a branding level, a company level or within the team’s own talent. She sees what does (not) match the story, the brand, the organization. She is driven by a strong ability to achieve business goals and quick to recognize the inherent strengths of brands and people.

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About the authors

Erik 220px

Erik Saelens

Consultant and interim
manager Erik Saelens
has over 20 years experience
in brand marketing
and communications.
He is the founder of Brandhome,
where he is currently
executive strategic director.
Erik specializes
in rebranding and renaming,
having researched more than
250 brand-change
operations worldwide.
He is also an expert
in brand management, M&A
and IPO strategies.

Read more
Nicoline 220px

Nicoline Spruijt

Nicoline is a senior manager with entrepreneurial spirit.

Her background in marketing, sales, general management, transformational change and mergers gives her a sound basis for leading Brandhome and guiding clients through strategic and operational challenges on a branding level, a company level or within the team’s own talent.

She sees what does (not) match the story, the brand, the organization.

She is driven by a strong ability to achieve business goals and quick to recognize the inherent strengths of brands and people.

Read more

Support the Brandhome foundation

All revenues of this book

go to the Brandhome foundation.

A non-profit organisation which aims

to support disadvantaged and underprivileged children

in Flanders and the Southern Netherlands.

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