Dutch brand consultancy Brand Dialogue forays into Indian Market

– A step forward by the Government of the Netherlands to strengthen ties with India-

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New Delhi, August 20, 2013: Brand Dialogue, a European brand communications company headquartered in Amsterdam has announced its entry into the Indian Market.

The Dutch company under its umbrella has a group of specialist agencies namely Fabrique, Globrands, THEY and Yellow Dress Retail. Being a multi-disciplinary, working with leading Dutch design firms Brand Dialogue thereby offers collective strength in – visual branding, internet and digital, advertising, naming, retail, packaging, product design, brand strategy and project management.

Announcing this, Willem Woudenberg, CEO Brand Dialogue said that, “For a small country like the Netherlands India is an important international market. As a brand communications and design consultancy, we see huge potential in India in this space. Considering the country’s richness and diversity of culture, we can assist brands in simplifying complexity; thereby, moving with the theme ‘Simple Solutions, Bright Design’. Entering India with the steadfast support of The Netherlands Consulate in Mumbai and the Netherlands Embassy in Delhi, we are encouraged towards strengthening the ties between India and The Netherlands in the space of design and brand communications.”

Commencing operations with Mumbai, Brand Dialogue next eyes New Delhi and the ‘Silicon Valley of India’, Bangalore. The company is also open to the idea of having a tie-up with creative agencies based in India looking for global partnerships to widen their stance.

“At Brand Dialogue, our mission is to help our clients in strengthening their positioning, identity and communication, so as to present a more positive picture to their target audience and in due course improve their results. We do this in various ways, depending on what is required. It always involves a robust analysis and focused advice, which we like to carry through creatively, in concrete project plans” added Willem.

Swearing by Brand Dialogue’s credibility, some of its long term list of clients includes prominent  brands like Metro India (retail/packaging), Delhi Airport (positioning, branding), Heineken International (corporate branding), Rabobank (branding) City of Amsterdam (city branding), Philips (naming/labeling, annual report), Rijksmuseum (recent website), Business World India (branding, advertising), among others.

About Brand Dialogue

Brand Dialogue is a Dutch brand consultancy closely related to Duch creative agencies, offering innovative branding, design and communication solutions. With offices in Delhi and Mumbai, Brand Dialogue in India comes with an international expertise which can be accessed locally. Being a multi-disciplinary working with leading Dutch design firms Brand Dialogue offers collective strength in – visual branding, internet and digital, advertising, naming, retail, packaging and product design. For more information, please visit- http://www.branddialogue.eu/

About Willem Woudenberg

Willem Woudenberg is the founder and CEO of Brand Dialogue. He has studied political and communication science. Willem comes with a rich experience of 25 years in the cutting edge of creativity, strategy and management, as a consultant in the cultural sector, as project manager for large design & identity projects, as a branding and management consultant.

Prior to starting Brand Dialogue, Willem was a co-owner and managing partner of an international design and communication bureau (Edenspiekermann Amsterdam-Berlin). From 2008 – 2010 he was involved in a joint venture with EurekaMoment Design in Mumbai.

Willem’s expertise lies in handling project and process management of complex brand change projects, market development and rebranding, supervising and advising strategic and creative projects, managing professional organizations, internationalization, advising and implementing merger processes.

He has worked on reputed brand names like ABN AMRO, Ahrend, Heineken International, the Municipality of Amsterdam, the 4 and 5 May Committee, Dow Chemical, Robeco, Forbo, Rabobank, Amsterdam Museum, Nuon, Essent, the Amsterdam Music Theatre, The Royal Institute for the Tropics, Twynstra Gudde, Van de Bunt Consultants, Goudappel Coffeng amongst the key ones.

Willem Woudenberg is also a member of Logeion, the European Association of Communication Directors (EACD) and the Professional Association of Dutch Designers (BNO).