A laser is a weak source of energy. A laser takes [only] a few watts of energy and focuses them in a coherent stream of light.
AL RIESPositioning is not what you do to a product.
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A branding program should be designed to differentiate your cow from all the other cattle on the range.
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If you can build a powerful brand, you will have a powerful marketing program.
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It’s the first company to build the mental position that has the upper hand, not the first company to make the product.
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You must be willing to give up something in order to establish that unique position.
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THE LAW OF THE CONTRACTION: A brand becomes stronger when you narrow its focus.
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Positioning is not what you do to a product.
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After a slow buildup, people become convinced that they have known about the brand forever.
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Good things happen when you narrow your focus.
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Branding is simply a more efficient way to sell things.
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Brand leadership, of course. Leadership is the single most important motivating factor in consumer behavior.
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The Law of the Generic: One of the fastest routes to failure is giving a brand a generic name.
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Positioning is what you do to the mind of the prospect.
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The new product, if it’s going to be successful, is going to require a new name. New ladder, new name. It’s as simple as that.
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Successful brands get into the mind slowly. A blurb in a magazine. A mention in a newspaper. A comment from a friend. A display in a retail store.
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The real barrier (to building a brand) is the human mind.
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