A recognizable brand identity communicates itself in a clear and consistent way. There is too much emotion surrounding the new-economy slowdown and ensuing layoffs. You should not feel defeated because your company was. The past few years were a time of tremendous exploration. Those who entered the new economy were pioneers.
Pioneers always get arrows in their backs, but they keep striving for their mission.
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