That is, you position the product in the mind of the prospect.
AL RIESThe essence of positioning is sacrifice.
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War and marketing have many similarities.
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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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To get into the consumer’s mind, you have to sacrifice.
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It creates in the mind of the prospect the perception that there is no product on the market quite like your product.
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The crucial ingredient in the success of any brand is its claim to authenticity.
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What’s your brand? If you can’t answer that question about your own brand in two or three words, your brand’s in trouble.
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The most powerful concept in marketing is owning a word in the prospects mind.
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Your brand’s power lies in dominance.
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Even if all the cattle on the range look pretty much alike.
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Good things happen when you narrow your focus.
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An attribute that nobody else already owns in your category.
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Customers want brands that are narrow in scope and distinguishable by a single word, the shorter the better.
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Everyone is interested in what‘s new. Few people are interested in what‘s better.
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You must be willing to give up something in order to establish that unique position.
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You have to reduce the essence of your brand to a single thought or attribute.
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