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Build a stronger brand. From the inside out.
Golden helps marketing leaders clarify their brand positioning, align their organizations, and focus their efforts on building a brand that lasts. We keep a special eye on c-suite and board buy-in of brands we help build.
Great brands aren't built by marketing alone. Marketing leaders are often expected to build powerful brands without clarity or commitment from the top.
The result? More campaigns. More messages. More spending. Short term scrambles while brand strategy takes a backseat.
Golden helps marketing leaders shift the cycle of short-term campaigns to build strategic brands that last.
We believe the strongest brands are built from the inside out, when an organization understands what makes it different and commits to delivering that difference every day. We roll up our sleeves and help our clients build a stronger brand, all guided by our exclusive Inside-Out Branding Framework.
Ryan Donohue, CEO
Ryan Donohue is a nationally recognized expert in brand strategy, consumer behavior, customer experience, trust, and strategic planning through times of change. He helps executives navigate shifting consumer expectations to keep their brands relevant, competitive, and trusted.
As CEO of Golden Advisory, Ryan builds strong brands from the inside out, starting with leadership buy-in. With two decades of experience, including work with major brands like Sports Illustrated and Cartoon Network, he also advises NRC, a leading market intelligence firm, and serves as faculty for The Governance Institute, a premier source for board and executive education.
Our Clients
“Ryan’s presentation on consumer expectations was pitch perfect for our members. Ryan’s presentation weaves together research with solid implementation examples. We had to rush in extra seating as the crowd filled the main ballroom for the keynote.”
— Mike Abrams, CEO, Ohio Hospital Association
Read Ryan’s Latest Book ‘Patient No Longer’
Patient No Longer: How YOU Can Lead the Consumer Revolution in Healthcare, Second Edition
Patient No Longer delves into the next phase of healthcare's evolution: consumer-centric care. The authors challenge the status quo and explore how we can build a truly consumer-driven healthcare system—one that is data informed, compassionate, and ultimately meaningful for patients—by answering a critical question: What can we do now to transform our healthcare model into one that puts consumers at the center of the experience?
Drawing on new research and real-world case studies, the book analyzes long-term effects of COVID-19 on healthcare, revealing how the pandemic accelerated the shift toward patient-centered care. The book offers a fresh look at the progress—and the work yet to be done—in achieving a system in which providers partner with patients to create healthier communities.
This extensively revised edition features new content throughout, including:
Information regarding potential for artificial intelligence (AI) to transform healthcare Ideas for improving patient experience to remove barriers to care
With actionable insights and a forward-thinking framework, the book equips organizations to deliver the compassionate, human-centered care patients deserve.
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