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Political Advice for Candidates and Marketers: Brand Perception Trumps Rationality
One of the primary principles of positioning is that minds don't change, at least not easily. If you are like me, the natural inclination is to argue with this principle.
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Can Volvo be the Safe Luxury Car?
A little history first: Do you remember when Volvo was shaped like a tank and even drove like one? It was engineered tough and reliable. The controls on the dashboard were few. It was all about safety. Decision making throughout the organization was filtered first through the safety lens.
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Pick Super Bowl Ads Like the Pros
Eighty percent of Super Bowl ads don't sell. That's according to a new study by the research firm Communicus. And, article after article, like Advertising Age's most recent one titled, "Under Review: Is Super Bowl Worth $4 million?" (January 21, 2014) jam the pundit backstory to the big game.
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Propel on Right Track Back to Being Cool for Those Who Like To Sweat
On a very hot day last summer while tracking Tiger Woods at Firestone Country Club, I thought for a moment about buying a bottle of water. Shade was sparse and I grew sweaty and thirsty as I tried to keep pace with the tournament gallery on Firestone's rolling grounds.
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Positioning Storytelling.
Is the advertising industry losing its way? The recent Wall Street Journal article about the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity seems to point that the answer to that question is yes. Positioning storytelling is weak.
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Go Blue! Or Not? That is the Question
Blue Buffalo and Purina are embroiled in a battle. A relative newcomer to dog food, Blue Buffalo says it uses nothing but the best natural ingredients and no byproducts. Since being founded in 2001, Blue Buffalo has claimed to manufacture and sell the healthiest dog food available.
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When Brian Williams lies, you pay the price
There is a story behind the story in the Brian Williams false-reporting scandal. Crisis PR has played a role. NBC's credibility and the viability of the news anchor's return after a six-month suspension is the main story we're all seeing and hearing.
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Solving a Whale of a Problem: Is it Time for a SeaWorld Positioning Change?
For generations, families have trekked to SeaWorld to see "Shamu, the killer whale. " More than the main attraction, Shamu is the face of the theme park.
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Trump Aside, HP's Problem Is Botched Brand Positioning
Ever since the second Republican debate, Trump has railed on rival Carly Fiorina, claiming "The Compaq computer deal," made when Fiorina was CEO of HP, "was one of the worst deals made in business history. " HP was guilty of botched brand positioning.
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WANTED: New Home for Puppies
Budweiser Positioning puts sales over sentiment for this year's Super Bowl® advertising
Budweiser didn't exactly throw the puppies under the bus, but those pooches are definitely no longer on the payroll in its Super Bowl positioning advertising.
