From Disney to DIY Brands: Jacinta Gandy on Building Strategic Foundations That Scale

This week on The Unified Brand Podcast, we’re joined by branding and digital marketing strategist Jacinta Gandy, founder of Social Circle. With experience working on powerhouse brands like Disney and Nike, Jacinta shares how she helps entrepreneurs craft brand foundations that actually convert—long before diving into social media or advertising. In this deep-dive episode, we explore: Why brand strategy must come before design The power of niching down and owning your local market How to use Pinterest, email, and SMS to grow beyond Instagram Marketing mistakes that waste money and time What small businesses can learn from agency life Whether you're struggling to gain traction or looking to refine your message, this episode delivers real, tactical advice to help you grow strategically and sustainably. 🎧 Tune in for actionable insights to brand smarter, not harder. Jacinta's Links Instagram Website Linkedin Learn how to assess your own brand’s power with our free 4-minute Brand Power Scorecard⁠ Perfect for founders, marketers, and brand builders who want to think differently and build brands that last. 🎧 Subscribe and stay unified. --------------------------------------------------------------- Do Feel like your brand could use improving but not sure where to start? Or are you looking to build upon and grow your existing brand to create more impact? Or are you seeking an impactful, iconic and memorable logo and brand identity system? Schedule a brand discovery consultation call here - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.elementsbrandmanagement.o.uk/schedule-a-call⁠