The crucial ingredient in the success of any brand is its claim to authenticity.
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An attribute that nobody else already owns in your category.
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The essence of positioning is sacrifice.
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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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Even if all the cattle on the range look pretty much alike.
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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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A brand should strive to own a word in the mind of the consumer.
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Marketing is not selling. Marketing is building a brand in the mind of the prospect.
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Marketing is what a company is in business to do. Marketing is a company’s ultimate objective.
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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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What should a brand leader advertise?
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If you can build a powerful brand, you will have a powerful marketing program.
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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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Branding is simply a more efficient way to sell things.
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