Changing the direction of a large company is like trying to turn an aircraft carrier.
AL RIESPositioning is how you differentiate yourself in the mind of the prospect.
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The essence of positioning is sacrifice.
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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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But with a laser, you can drill a hole in a diamond or wipe out cancer.
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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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Brand leadership, of course. Leadership is the single most important motivating factor in consumer behavior.
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The crucial ingredient in the success of any brand is its claim to authenticity.
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If you CAN’T then all the advertising, fancy packaging, sales promotion and public relations in the world won’t help you achieve your objective.
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After a slow buildup, people become convinced that they have known about the brand forever.
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The Internet is the ultimate in brand-centered buying.
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You need to allow enough time for this forgetting to take place
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Each year we send more and receive less.
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Branding is simply a more efficient way to sell things.
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It is better to have 50% of one market, instead of 10% of five markets.
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Everyone is interested in what‘s new. Few people are interested in what‘s better.
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THE LAW OF THE CONTRACTION: A brand becomes stronger when you narrow its focus.
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