Each year we send more and receive less.
AL RIESIf you CAN’T then all the advertising, fancy packaging, sales promotion and public relations in the world won’t help you achieve your objective.
More Al Ries Quotes
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It’s better to be first in the mind than to be first in the marketplace.
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Good things happen when you narrow your focus.
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The reason is obvious. A well-known name got well-known because it stood for something. It occupies a position in the prospect’s mind. A really well-known name sits on the top rung of a sharply defined ladder.
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What should a brand leader advertise?
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It is better to have 50% of one market, instead of 10% of five markets.
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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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Everyone is interested in what‘s new. Few people are interested in what‘s better.
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The best way to make news is to announce a new category, not a new product.
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War and marketing have many similarities.
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That is, you position the product in the mind of the prospect.
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When a really new product comes along, it’s almost always a mistake to hang a well-known name on it.
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Your brand’s power lies in dominance.
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It takes a mile before anything happens. And if it was a wrong turn, getting back on course takes even longer.
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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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To get into the consumer’s mind, you have to sacrifice.
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