Helen Edwards on Branding: Apple of their eye
29 Sep 2010 | by Helen Edwards
Marketers should stop trying to ape Silicon Valley's finest and focus on their own brands' heritage.
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Marketers who are adept at engaging with consumers can struggle to communicate with colleagues.
Marketers should stop trying to ape Silicon Valley's finest and focus on their own brands' heritage.
Marketers shouldn't fear using multiple messages to communicate a brand's singular attributes.
Marketers have long suffered a lack of representation in the boardroom, with all too many listed companies overlooking the role of their brands in building shareholder value.
Those eyeing up a brand acquisition need to answer several vital questions before leaping in with a bid.
Modern marketing has become so sophisticated that it sometimes ignores the biggest factor in nurturing consumer loyalty: trust in the brand is sometimes all you need.
Building brand equity is akin to cake-baking: the right ingredients and method are the key to success.
A focus on scripted service can create staff tensions, to the detriment of the customer experience.
While involving internal stakeholders is often useful, it is crucial to avoid marketing by committee.
Consistency of positioning can be one of the most powerful tools a brand marketer can call upon.