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Branding Strategy Insider | Advertising
26.04.2024
As the furniture industry reels from a dramatic drop in consumer demand, Lovesac overcame market headwinds to report 7.5% growth in revenue in fiscal year
25.04.2024
Brands do not always survive financial engineering. Sears is an example. Bed Bath & Beyond is another. Toys R’Us is still struggling after a
24.04.2024
The growth of any brand will plateau if it is successful with its initial product range in its region of origin. Further growth must come from expanding
23.04.2024
The biggest challenge brands face is standing out from the crowd. Kantar’s BrandZ tracking of brands across all categories worldwide finds that year-in
16.04.2024
Barron’s, the financial weekly, is suggesting that investors take a long look at convenience stores. Apparently, convenience stores, such as WaWa and
11.04.2024
In some categories, a major component of the brand experience comes from human interaction, such as at premium hotels, restaurants and retailers, to name
10.04.2024
Don’t let demographics scare you. You’ve seen the alarming headlines. Sure, the ominous trends are ominous, worthy of headlines. But not determinate.
04.04.2024
Lately, there has been a lot of hand-wringing over the sales of EVs. EVs are not generating as much interest as expected. US automotive giants, except for
03.04.2024
In some companies, brand-building is the sole responsibility of the marketing team. The brand is seen as a consequence of advertising. However, this mode
02.04.2024
These guys turned eggs, dates, and almonds into a $600M payday. And they did it in 5 years. Peter Rahal and Jared Smith created RXBAR. This is the protein
29.03.2024
There are many reasons why Americans do not feel positive about the economy. Even though we read and hear that inflation is easing, many Americans do not
28.03.2024
Trust in traditional institutions has plummeted. Trust in corporations, government, and media are at all-time lows. And, of course, people still don’t
27.03.2024
When companies are formed, the founders often have a clear reason for starting the business. This often defines what the brand stands for and shapes all
26.03.2024
Price is about perceptions. It is also about reality. Which is to say that price involves both perceptions of value and the reality of affordability. The
22.03.2024
In 2013, at the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, T-Mobile CEO John Legere confidently stepped onto the stage, prepared to place a bet. But
21.03.2024
Consumers face rising prices from many favorite brands. Insurance costs, fast food costs, transportation costs and the cost of stamps have all increased.
20.03.2024
Another season of Super Bowl advertising has passed, and with it has come criticism of the lack of creativity exhibited in the advertising. More than 50%
19.03.2024
Corporate growth often depends on a company building or buying multiple brands. These may exist within one or several product categories. Such a strategy
15.03.2024
One of today’s biggest cultural dynamics is so ever-present that it is hiding in plain sight. It is the culture of Both-ism, or lifestyles populated by
14.03.2024
In 1957 there was a TV show called Who Do You Trust?. The host was Johnny Carson, pre-Tonight show icon. Who Do You Trust? was probably the last time that
13.03.2024
The World Economic Forum launched a Lighthouse Programme in 2022 about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). This was a big deal. There is almost no
01.03.2024
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is all the talk in marketing these days. Yet, we are framing our conversation about it in the wrong way. The
29.02.2024
Once upon a time there was a durable goods company with a large staff of engineers. Management felt that the company would benefit from more creativity.
28.02.2024
Is segmentation dead? No. Yet many think so. The supply chain snarls following COVID shrunk varieties, even brands, of foods, beverages, toys, furniture,
27.02.2024
Lifestyle branding is ubiquitous in marketing circles. Companies spent over $7 billion on lifestyle advertising last year and are expected to allocate
22.02.2024
When you hear the word “influencer,” what comes to mind? Perhaps a YouTuber doing makeup tutorials? Or a 20-something streaming video games on Twitch?
21.02.2024
In 2003, McDonald’s was, as BusinessWeek stated, “In Hamburger Hell.” McDonald’s subsequent turnaround had many facets. One of McDonald’s critical
20.02.2024
Rather than continually striving for technological advances, brands should shift their focus toward how their products and services can enhance the social
14.02.2024
The outcry faced by Delta Air Lines over proposed changes in its SkyMiles and SkyClub programs last Fall is a good reminder of the risks faced by brands
13.02.2024
UPS ditched its CMO. And, UPS eliminated the CMO role completely. While it is true that marketing does not solve every organizational problem, it is also
08.02.2024
Imagine yourself in this situation: You sell a product that’s essentially identical to competitors’ offerings, at similar pricing. You have a massive core
07.02.2024
The biggest challenge in marketing is indifference. Because convenience is the most powerful factor in the marketplace, bar none. People don’t want to
06.02.2024
Local continues to be a driver for customers. Grocery stores like Publix and Whole Foods label items that are locally produced. Farmers’ markets are a
02.02.2024
We know that social causes are good for brands — reputation, recruiting, and community relations. But are brands good for social causes? More
01.02.2024
As a B2B marketer, do these words seem familiar? "We keep trying to articulate our difference, but it feels vague compared to our competitors." "Our
31.01.2024
In theory, there are four ways to grow your brand. Get more people to buy it Charge more for it Get existing buyers to buy it more often Retain more
30.01.2024
Marketing has some important evergreen principles. One principle is this: just because a brand-business is customer-focused does not mean that customers
26.01.2024
There is no debate about the value of brands and other intangible assets. Brands are generally thought to account for more than one-third of the value of
25.01.2024
Why people don’t shop sustainably, when all the data suggests they want to? We are aware of the poor state of our planet - and we have been for a long
24.01.2024
Based on the business press, you might believe that subscription services are booming. And, for many subscription services, there is an upward trend.