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Welcome to OPEN MIC, a podcast series for business growth from American Express OPEN. Each insightful, 30-minute podcast is devoted to informing and inspiring business owners. Hosted by renowned journalist and fellow entrepreneur, Tyler Brûlé, each episode explores an issue central to entrepreneurs and their businesses' sustainability and growth.
Monocle editor Tyler Brûlè hosts a conversation with branding experts Alina Wheeler and Steve Manning on what small business owners should know about defining and communicating the values of their business. Hear firsthand what happened when OPEN Cardmember Iris Schreier's company, Artyarns, underwent a brand makeover when partnered with NY branding agency OFFICELAB, as part of American Express OPEN's Project RE:Brand web series. (To hear OPEN Mic, click on the Play arrow, or rollover and select a segment from the navy blue bar above.)
Alina Wheeler, author of \"Designing Brand Identity\", highlights practical reasons why small businesses should update their brand identity across a variety of consumer touchpoints.
OPEN Cardmembers Iris and Elliot Schreier, co-founders of Artyarns, purveryors of fine hand-crafted knitting wools, and Dominic Sinesio, co-founder of NY branding agency OFFICELAB, discuss the process of redefining the company's brand identity.
Steve Manning, Managing Director of Igor International, talks about the importance of giving your company the right name, and provides tips on what works, and what doesn't, in the name game.
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Welcome to OPEN MIC, a podcast series dedicated to helping you grow your business. Each episode delivers practical insights and thought-provoking discussion from both industry experts and business owners.

Tyler Brûlé is the editor-in-chief of Monocle magazine, a briefing on global affairs, business, culture and design, launched in 2007. Brûlé also created Wallpaper* magazine, and is the founder and creative director of Winkreative, a full service branding design and content agency. He also hosts weekly audio bulletin, The Monocle Weekly and writes the Fast Lane column in the Financial Times.
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