If you are tempted to say "quality" helps differentiate your brand, think again. Do you know how many times I've heard people say "quality" is one of the distinguishing features of their company's product or service? Fact is, I really can't give you a number tallying the total.
View Web PageThe best thing you can do to strengthen your brand is to develop a brand positioning strategy that differentiates it from competitors. *
And one of the worst things? Create an ad campaign or advertising message that doesn't align with that position.
Of all the ways to differentiate a brand, none is better than leadership. Leadership is its own credential. People naturally believe if you hold the market leader position, your product or service is better. The benefit of becoming a category leader goes well beyond bragging rights.
View Web PageIn 2011 New Media Trends, I covered the trends we're seeing with Facebook and its climb to a billion members. According to its statistics page, the social network is now at 750 million plus members. One billion should be achieved by the end of 2011.
View Web PageIt's finally arrived! The impact of mobile -- proclaimed since Y2K -- is now actually influencing marketing decisions.
View Web PageRaise your hand if you think Google+ is Google's first attempt at a social network. OK, put all those hands down. Ever hear of Google Wave or Google Buzz? Not many have, so don't fret if you raised your hand.
View Web PageI've noticed a trend lately toward minimalist brand communication on packaging.
View Web PageWisconsin-based privately held Johnsonville Sausage is a positioning winner. What does Johnsonville stand for? Sausage. What kind of sausage? All kinds. Breakfast, turkey, chicken, pork, beef, apple, garlic, brats, Italian, cheddar, maple, smoked, snack, and everything in between.
View Web PageA decade ago, Interbrand ranked Kodak as the 16th most valuable brand in the world, worth $14. 8 billion. Its stock traded as high as $94 and the company employed 145,300 people worldwide.
View Web PageIt Sure is Deep in Here: Chevy is "retooling" and "reinvigorating" so that you'll be "resonating"
Apparently, brand positioning and resulting sales no longer matter in the automotive business. It's all about resonating. Recently, GM Chief Marketing Officer Joel Ewanick told the world that the time had come.