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Rethink and Rebel
1
B2B Challenger Brands
2
Rethink and Rebel
“There are no dull products, only dull marketing” – David Ogilvy
B2B challenger brands
3
Rethink and Rebel
Salesforce: from a Start-up (challenging Microsoft and Oracle) to a $10bn co. in 14yrs
▪ Don’t just focus on the Product, focus on the benefit of using it
• Salesforce are members of the ‘It’s about them, not us’ club
▪ Creative stand-out
• Salesforce combat the ‘B2B is always boring’ stereotype with cartoon visuals that
are light, fun and almost child-like
▪ Talk about your customers, but also celebrate your brand positioning
• Salesforce also talk about their views on equality and inclusivity in the workplace,
as well as their environmental awareness
B2B challenger brands
4
Rethink and Rebel
Grant Thornton: Status Go’ campaign credited with adding $60m+ in Global revenues
▪ Sell the problem you solve not the product
• Grant Thornton found that 54% of their new clients identified with “Big 4” fatigue.
In contrast, Grant Thornton can help beyond the status quo
▪ Category leaders are often seen to operate on “auto pilot”
• Businesses believe they’re constantly evolving. Promoting the same messages
as larger, more established players doesn’t create cut-through
▪ You can bring swagger and differentiation to B2B comms
▪ Grant Thornton’s strategy was not to take the fight to the Big 4 but present a
compelling alternative
B2B challenger brands
5
Rethink and Rebel
Challengers
• Can evidence momentum
• Focus on the customer
• Are Agents of Change
• Redefine behaviour
• Are admired for their ambition
• Disrupt
• Seek advocacy
Market Leaders
• Dominate on market share
• Talk about themselves
• Maintain the Status Quo
• Reinforce traditional behaviour
• Competent and trusted
• Reassure
• Seek satisfaction
Market Leaders vs. Challengers
6
Rethink and Rebel
Challenger Positionings

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B2B Challenger Brands and positionings - rethink and rebel!

  • 1. Rethink and Rebel 1 B2B Challenger Brands
  • 2. 2 Rethink and Rebel “There are no dull products, only dull marketing” – David Ogilvy B2B challenger brands
  • 3. 3 Rethink and Rebel Salesforce: from a Start-up (challenging Microsoft and Oracle) to a $10bn co. in 14yrs ▪ Don’t just focus on the Product, focus on the benefit of using it • Salesforce are members of the ‘It’s about them, not us’ club ▪ Creative stand-out • Salesforce combat the ‘B2B is always boring’ stereotype with cartoon visuals that are light, fun and almost child-like ▪ Talk about your customers, but also celebrate your brand positioning • Salesforce also talk about their views on equality and inclusivity in the workplace, as well as their environmental awareness B2B challenger brands
  • 4. 4 Rethink and Rebel Grant Thornton: Status Go’ campaign credited with adding $60m+ in Global revenues ▪ Sell the problem you solve not the product • Grant Thornton found that 54% of their new clients identified with “Big 4” fatigue. In contrast, Grant Thornton can help beyond the status quo ▪ Category leaders are often seen to operate on “auto pilot” • Businesses believe they’re constantly evolving. Promoting the same messages as larger, more established players doesn’t create cut-through ▪ You can bring swagger and differentiation to B2B comms ▪ Grant Thornton’s strategy was not to take the fight to the Big 4 but present a compelling alternative B2B challenger brands
  • 5. 5 Rethink and Rebel Challengers • Can evidence momentum • Focus on the customer • Are Agents of Change • Redefine behaviour • Are admired for their ambition • Disrupt • Seek advocacy Market Leaders • Dominate on market share • Talk about themselves • Maintain the Status Quo • Reinforce traditional behaviour • Competent and trusted • Reassure • Seek satisfaction Market Leaders vs. Challengers