I am a freelancer who specializes in brand and messaging strategy. I am the one who helps you get your story right, whether it's through brand messaging, a website, or a marketing project. Because, no matter how splashy the design, if the story isn't right, it'll be ignored. For more than two decades, I've helped companies uncover the emotional triggers that create real preference—shaping stories, messages, and identities that resonate on a gut level. I've developed brand and messaging strategies that guide major digital executions, from full-scale rebrands to websites and marketing campaigns. I lead the research and competitive analysis, distilling insights into clear narratives that drive creative direction. My work has shaped the brand stories of organizations such as Frost King, Sekure Merchants, the BIVF Foundation, Turner Construction, and many others. My strategic fingerprints can be found on the rebranding of New Belgium Brewing’s Fat Tire, ProAssurance, the State Bank of India (California), Ringler Associates, Biscuitville, GlenGuard, and Medtronic Heart Valves, among numerous others. Let's get your story right.

Michael Van Ausdeln

I am a freelancer who specializes in brand and messaging strategy. I am the one who helps you get your story right, whether it's through brand messaging, a website, or a marketing project. Because, no matter how splashy the design, if the story isn't right, it'll be ignored. For more than two decades, I've helped companies uncover the emotional triggers that create real preference—shaping stories, messages, and identities that resonate on a gut level. I've developed brand and messaging strategies that guide major digital executions, from full-scale rebrands to websites and marketing campaigns. I lead the research and competitive analysis, distilling insights into clear narratives that drive creative direction. My work has shaped the brand stories of organizations such as Frost King, Sekure Merchants, the BIVF Foundation, Turner Construction, and many others. My strategic fingerprints can be found on the rebranding of New Belgium Brewing’s Fat Tire, ProAssurance, the State Bank of India (California), Ringler Associates, Biscuitville, GlenGuard, and Medtronic Heart Valves, among numerous others. Let's get your story right.

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I am a freelancer who specializes in brand and messaging strategy. I am the one who helps you get your story right, whether it’s through brand messaging, a website, or a marketing project.

Because, no matter how splashy the design, if the story isn’t right, it’ll be ignored. For more than two decades, I’ve helped companies uncover the emotional triggers that create real preference—shaping stories, messages, and identities that resonate on a gut level.

I’ve developed brand and messaging strategies that guide major digital executions, from full-scale rebrands to websites and marketing campaigns. I lead the research and competitive analysis, distilling insights into clear narratives that drive creative direction.

My work has shaped the brand stories of organizations such as Frost King, Sekure Merchants, the BIVF Foundation, Turner Construction, and many others.

My strategic fingerprints can be found on the rebranding of New Belgium Brewing’s Fat Tire, ProAssurance, the State Bank of India (California), Ringler Associates, Biscuitville, GlenGuard, and Medtronic Heart Valves, among numerous others.

Let’s get your story right.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Brand Strategist at eDesign Interactive
October 1, 2021 - Present
Developed brand and messaging strategies for all digital executions, including rebrands, websites, and marketing campaigns. Led research efforts and competitive analysis for each project. Created the brand stories for clients such as Frost King, Sekure Merchants, BIVF Foundation, Turner Construction, and several others. Participated in new business pitches, emphasizing the importance of brand strategy.
Senior Brand Strategist at Stealing Share, Inc.
September 1, 2007 - April 1, 2021
Chief strategist for the rebranding of New Belgium Brewing (Fat Tire), ProAssurance, State Bank of India (California), Ringler Associates, Biscuitville, GlenGuard (Glen Raven), Medtronic Heart Valves and many others. Led research efforts and competitive analysis for each project. Wrote creative briefs and brand standard documents.

Education

BA in English (Minor in History) at The College of Idaho
August 30, 1982 - May 24, 1985

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Industry Experience

Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing
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    A current portfolio with examples in branding and messaging strategy, copywriting, and marketing. It also includes a link to my portfolio website at: https://www.twine.net/signin brandstrategy messaging copywriting brandpositioning headlinewriting website digital