A brand should strive to own a word in the mind of the consumer.
AL RIESThe 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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It normally takes decades to build a brand because it takes decades to penetrate the gray matter in between your ears.
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The most powerful concept in marketing is owning a word in the prospects mind.
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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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Changing the direction of a large company is like trying to turn an aircraft carrier.
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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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Everyone is interested in what‘s new. Few people are interested in what‘s better.
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The real barrier (to building a brand) is the human mind.
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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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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.
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Positioning is how you differentiate yourself in the mind of the prospect.
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Branding is simply a more efficient way to sell things.
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Your brand’s power lies in dominance.
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A successful branding program is based on the concept of singularity.
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Brand leadership, of course. Leadership is the single most important motivating factor in consumer behavior.
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Even if all the cattle on the range look pretty much alike.
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