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‘New Coke’ Failure: Why decision was too far out to swallow
In spite of the fact that tests showed the new formula tasted better than old Coke, customers believed otherwise. The New Coke failure happened because Coke tried to be something it wasn't.
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Right Products, Services & People Help Ziegler Tire Gain Traction
Stark County family business is one of the largest independent tire dealers in the nation; has sold Firestone tires longer than any other dealer. It will come as no surprise to many Stark County residents that Ziegler Tire, headquartered at 4150 Millennium Blvd.
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Has Dr. Frankenstein Become a Celebrity Chef?
The sometimes-scary story of strange food brand collabs.
Sit down, relax, and join me in sharing food and drink that combines some flavors you would never have thought of (or asked for).
Listening to customers improves understanding
Jack Welch, longtime CEO of General Electric, was known for his wise counsel on all manner of business matters. One of his famous quotes really hits home for companies as they come to terms with the importance of their relationships with customers.
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Building Durable Competitive Advantage
Warren Buffet, the “Oracle of Omaha” and arguably one of the greatest investors of all time, is a man whose perspective is widely respected across a variety of business disciplines. His yardstick for selecting companies in which he might invest also measures up in the brand-building world.
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Yo Ho! Pirate Ship weighs anchor with brand distinction in a sea of sameness
Not long ago, I got an email from LinkedIn with a digest of “Top job picks for you. ” I’ve been at Innis Maggiore for over two decades and am not in the market to change that, but the first listing caught my eye.
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Big Brand News! Pepsi No Longer #2; Dr. Pepper Rises
If you’re familiar with the term “Cola Wars,” you’re young enough to know that it has always been and was always supposed to be: Coke v. Pepsi. The Taste Test. New Coke. Mean Joe Greene. Michael Jackson. The Polar Bears. Tina Turner. The Super Bowl Half-Time Show.
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Measuring Apple's Brand Strategy
In the 2008 book, Killer Differentiators: 13 Strategies to Grow Your Brand, authors Jacky Tai and Wilson Chew conclude that Apple's brand strategy of consolidating software and hardware has "crippled its growth. " Are they right?
The answer to this brand strategy question may be a matter of perspective.
Fifty Years of Positioning: the 2010s
Hipster glasses, fidget spinners, statement necklaces, and a resurgence of boat shoes were all very big in the 2010s. These trends may never return. From 2010 to 2019, however, Innis Maggiore continued to build on its reputation for positioning.
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Royal Docks' Growth Comes from Staying True to Itself
Clean, consistent, quality beers pan out; Stark County brewery’s straightforward approach fuels growth … and national recognition. People throughout Stark County love to drink handcrafted beers brewed by Royal Docks Brewing Co. It turns out that people all over the state of Ohio — and beyond — do, too.
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