Question 1

What is culture branding?

Accepted Answer

Culture branding is a strategic approach that connects brands to communities through authentic cultural insight, shared values, and creative storytelling. Unlike traditional branding that focuses on demographics, culture branding builds emotional resonance by understanding how people actually live, think, and identify. RDLB pioneered a culture-first methodology that has helped brands across financial services, fashion, e-commerce, and CPG connect with audiences on a deeper level.

Question 2

What services does RDLB offer?

Accepted Answer

RDLB is a full-service brand strategy and culture consultancy offering: brand strategy and positioning, brand identity design, culture branding, creative direction, e-commerce branding and development, financial services branding, multicultural marketing strategy, digital strategy, and content creation. Based in New York City, RDLB works with clients globally across industries including fashion, financial services, CPG, hospitality, telecom, and defense.

Question 3

What is B2P (Business-to-People) marketing?

Accepted Answer

B2P (Business-to-People) marketing moves beyond the B2B and B2C distinction by recognizing that all business decisions are ultimately made by people. Rather than marketing to a business category or consumer segment, B2P focuses on human motivations, cultural context, and authentic connection. RDLB developed this framework to help brands communicate with the real people behind every purchasing decision.

Question 4

What makes RDLB different from other branding agencies in NYC?

Accepted Answer

Three things set RDLB apart: First, a culture-first approach — while most agencies start with market research, RDLB starts with cultural insight to build brands that genuinely resonate. Second, three generations of brand-building expertise — the De La Blanca family has been building fashion and lifestyle brands since the mid-20th century, from Latin America to Europe to New York. Third, a B2P (Business-to-People) philosophy that treats every audience as humans first, not demographics.

Question 5

Does RDLB work with financial services companies?

Accepted Answer

Yes. RDLB has a dedicated financial services practice that helps banks, fintech companies, investment firms, and insurance brands elevate their communication strategies and build recognizable, trustworthy brand identities. Our approach combines deep category understanding with the cultural insight needed to stand out in a traditionally conservative industry.

Question 6

Does RDLB specialize in multicultural or Hispanic market branding?

Accepted Answer

Yes. RDLB's Latin American heritage and multicultural team give us authentic insight into Hispanic and multicultural markets that most agencies cannot match. We help brands develop culturally authentic strategies that connect with diverse communities without resorting to surface-level cultural references or stereotypes.

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