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.
AL RIESIBM didn’t invent the computer; Sperry Rand did. But IBM was the first to build the computer position in the prospect’s mind.
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Even if all the cattle on the range look pretty much alike.
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What should a brand leader advertise?
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IBM didn’t invent the computer; Sperry Rand did. But IBM was the first to build the computer position in the prospect’s mind.
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Positioning is how you differentiate yourself in the mind of the prospect.
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Marketing is not selling. Marketing is building a brand in the mind of the prospect.
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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 best way to make news is to announce a new category, not a new product.
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Everyone is interested in what‘s new. Few people are interested in what‘s better.
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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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War and marketing have many similarities.
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A successful branding program is based on the concept of singularity.
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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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THE LAW OF THE CONTRACTION: A brand becomes stronger when you narrow its focus.
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After a slow buildup, people become convinced that they have known about the brand forever.
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