A brand strategy is a plan for brand management that answers the big questions: who, where, why, what and when?
Building a strong brand requires a continuous commitment to excellence and an understanding of the qualities that define
the brand.
Here a practical guide to help you outline a successful Brand strategy.
What challenger brands are, how they work and how to become one. Illustrated ...Drthomasbrand Limited
An overview of what challenger brands are and what makes them work. Illustrated through extensive examples. How do you become one, what are the steps and strategies that works.
Many brands are misguided by so many notions around and about brand strategy. Here's a brief checklist for you to know if you are approaching your brand strategy right.
“A ‘brand’ is not a thing, a product, a company or an organization. A brand does not exist in the physical world – it is a mental construct. A brand can best be described as the sum total of all human experiences, perceptions and feelings about a particular thing, product or organization. Brands exist in the consciousness – of individuals and of the public.” – James R. Gregory, “Leveraging the Corporate Brand”
A brand strategy is a plan for brand management that answers the big questions: who, where, why, what and when?
Building a strong brand requires a continuous commitment to excellence and an understanding of the qualities that define
the brand.
Here a practical guide to help you outline a successful Brand strategy.
What challenger brands are, how they work and how to become one. Illustrated ...Drthomasbrand Limited
An overview of what challenger brands are and what makes them work. Illustrated through extensive examples. How do you become one, what are the steps and strategies that works.
Many brands are misguided by so many notions around and about brand strategy. Here's a brief checklist for you to know if you are approaching your brand strategy right.
“A ‘brand’ is not a thing, a product, a company or an organization. A brand does not exist in the physical world – it is a mental construct. A brand can best be described as the sum total of all human experiences, perceptions and feelings about a particular thing, product or organization. Brands exist in the consciousness – of individuals and of the public.” – James R. Gregory, “Leveraging the Corporate Brand”
Brand Management (strategic Brand Management) is a course designed for marketing students. This also includes small assignments, and class work for students.
Best Practices in Brand Portfolio StrategyFullSurge
A tutorial workshop on the best practices in brand portfolio strategy prepared for and facilitated on behalf of The Institute for the Study of Business Markets (ISBM).
An overview of the types of brand architecture. A brand architecture needs to align to the corporate's overall brand strategy. It needs to be robust and have the ability to grow and adapt.
THE BRAND GAP is the first book to present a unified theory of brand-building. Whereas most books on branding are weighted toward either a strategic or creative approach, this book shows how both ways of thinking can unite to produce a “charismatic brand”—a brand that customers feel is essential to their lives. In an entertaining two-hour read you’ll learn:
• the new definition of brand
• the five essential disciplines of brand-building
• how branding is changing the dynamics of competition
• the three most powerful questions to ask about any brand
• why collaboration is the key to brand-building
• how design determines a customer’s experience
• how to test brand concepts quickly and cheaply
• the importance of managing brands from the inside
This is the first session (Sep 4) of our Free Open Advanced Branding Masterclass at www.mootee.typepad.com. Pls rememebr no books are needed. We will forward additional reading material for all registered participants.
This is our brand management training workshop on brand positioning. Your brand positioning statement defines the target market, consumer benefits, both functional and emotional, as well as support points.
While different people will have different approaches to developing and managing brands, we believe there are some fundamental constructs and truths about brand strategy that need to be considered in any brand strategy process. We\'ve developed a short presentation on some of the fundamentals of brand strategy.
Brand architecture is the structure of brands within an organizational entity and a brand portfolio is used to encompass all these entities under one umbrella. Under this topic,
Brand differentiation is CRITICAL in today's ever-commoditizing marketplace. In their book Overthrow, Adam Morgan and Mark Holden identify the 10 different challenger stories. Every brand MUST be a challenger brand for success. Which one are you?
The 8 behaviours that Challenger Brands live and thrive by.
Taken from the book Eating the Big Fish - How Challenger Brands compete with the Market Leader by Adam Morgan.
Read more on The Challenger Project at www.eatbigfish.com
60 Minute Brand Strategist: Extended and updated hard cover NOW available.Idris Mootee
This book includes the very latest thinking on branding and brand strategy. It has been published in different many languages and use by top global brands to train their brand managers. New updated hard cover version is not available from Amazon May 2013
Pls view in full screen mode. Published in more than 5 languages.
23 of the world's most effective Positioning TerritoriesAshton Bishop
A brand's role is to own a position in their customers' minds. The way to find the 'position' that's right for you is to consider the dominant positioning territories. Step Change Marketing has compiled 23 of the world's best and most effective. Which one's right for you and your brand?
Brand Management (strategic Brand Management) is a course designed for marketing students. This also includes small assignments, and class work for students.
Best Practices in Brand Portfolio StrategyFullSurge
A tutorial workshop on the best practices in brand portfolio strategy prepared for and facilitated on behalf of The Institute for the Study of Business Markets (ISBM).
An overview of the types of brand architecture. A brand architecture needs to align to the corporate's overall brand strategy. It needs to be robust and have the ability to grow and adapt.
THE BRAND GAP is the first book to present a unified theory of brand-building. Whereas most books on branding are weighted toward either a strategic or creative approach, this book shows how both ways of thinking can unite to produce a “charismatic brand”—a brand that customers feel is essential to their lives. In an entertaining two-hour read you’ll learn:
• the new definition of brand
• the five essential disciplines of brand-building
• how branding is changing the dynamics of competition
• the three most powerful questions to ask about any brand
• why collaboration is the key to brand-building
• how design determines a customer’s experience
• how to test brand concepts quickly and cheaply
• the importance of managing brands from the inside
This is the first session (Sep 4) of our Free Open Advanced Branding Masterclass at www.mootee.typepad.com. Pls rememebr no books are needed. We will forward additional reading material for all registered participants.
This is our brand management training workshop on brand positioning. Your brand positioning statement defines the target market, consumer benefits, both functional and emotional, as well as support points.
While different people will have different approaches to developing and managing brands, we believe there are some fundamental constructs and truths about brand strategy that need to be considered in any brand strategy process. We\'ve developed a short presentation on some of the fundamentals of brand strategy.
Brand architecture is the structure of brands within an organizational entity and a brand portfolio is used to encompass all these entities under one umbrella. Under this topic,
Brand differentiation is CRITICAL in today's ever-commoditizing marketplace. In their book Overthrow, Adam Morgan and Mark Holden identify the 10 different challenger stories. Every brand MUST be a challenger brand for success. Which one are you?
The 8 behaviours that Challenger Brands live and thrive by.
Taken from the book Eating the Big Fish - How Challenger Brands compete with the Market Leader by Adam Morgan.
Read more on The Challenger Project at www.eatbigfish.com
60 Minute Brand Strategist: Extended and updated hard cover NOW available.Idris Mootee
This book includes the very latest thinking on branding and brand strategy. It has been published in different many languages and use by top global brands to train their brand managers. New updated hard cover version is not available from Amazon May 2013
Pls view in full screen mode. Published in more than 5 languages.
23 of the world's most effective Positioning TerritoriesAshton Bishop
A brand's role is to own a position in their customers' minds. The way to find the 'position' that's right for you is to consider the dominant positioning territories. Step Change Marketing has compiled 23 of the world's best and most effective. Which one's right for you and your brand?
A quick study of the basics and importance of strategic brand development. By Fanen Acho, Headstart Consultimg Limited. Headstart is a strategy and innovation company
Presentation delivered by Susan Gunelius, President & CEO of KeySplash Creative, Inc., at the Entrepreneur Magazine and UPS Growth 2.0 Conference in Miami, Florida on January 26, 2010. Audience included small business owners and entrepreneurs.(www.keysplashcreative.com) (www.twitter.com/susangunelius)
Susan Gunelius' presentation from the October 5, 2010 Entrepreneur Media and Verizon Wireless Winning Strategies for Business conference in Long Beach, California.
A short presentation I gave on brands and branding for the Police Innovation Conference, 9.16-17.2013 in Cambridge, MA.
Presentaton design by Dylan Wilson http://www.dylanwilson.com
Status Quo Disrupted: Brand Transformation Lessons that Drive ResultsAquent
Anaezi Modu of REBRAND believes customer experience must be the core focus of all decisions you make about your brand in order to succeed over time. In this session you will learn:
• Time-tested secrets of strong, successful brands and effective transformations
How the “walls” between industries are breaking and how to take advantage of those
• How universal, human emotions are still at the core of loyal, long-term customers
• How to integrate mobile and social media tools smartly to build real brand value
• How to bring your brand and customers back into clear focus and deliver on what makes you unique and valuable
Sales Action Triggers: 6 Ways to Make Your Prospect Say “Yes”Business Wise Inc.
How can you trigger your prospects say “yes”?
Psychology. In fact, as marketing expert Dr. Robert Cialdini has argued, there are 6 proven psychological triggers that generate action. And the most successful sales reps use them to engage prospects and set appointments.
You can learn what these “triggers” are—and how to use them—in this presentation of Business Wise Insiders!
How to Grow an Ad Agency: A Story of Vision, Culture, Reinventionedward boches
Talk given to Magnet, a community of the world's most successful, independent advertising and marketing agencies on how Mullen grew from a small, regional boutique to an integrated, global, progressive advertising agency. A story about vision, culture and reinvention.
Delivering a Personal Branding Workshop for Sr HR Leaders and C Suite. One thing is for sure most people make cardinal mistake of copying each other rather than discovering their own true north.
Inspired by the hero journey by Joseph Campbell, this presentation is made for encouraging the university student to take more challenges and focusing on strength in leading the team
10x Thinking - Leadership Development SessionKarina Ananta
Moonshot thinking concept, the thoughts from Ellon Musk and Astro Teler. How we actually need to think not just how to make home run instead how we can make the ball into next state
Monthly Social Media News Update May 2024Andy Lambert
TL;DR. These are the three themes that stood out to us over the course of last month.
1️⃣ Social media is becoming increasingly significant for brand discovery. Marketers are now understanding the impact of social and budgets are shifting accordingly.
2️⃣ Instagram’s new algorithm and latest guidance will help us maintain organic growth. Instagram continues to evolve, but Reels remains the most crucial tool for growth.
3️⃣ Collaboration will help us unlock growth. Who we work with will define how fast we grow. Meta continues to evolve their Creator Marketplace and now TikTok are beginning to push ‘collabs’ more too.
A.I. (artificial intelligence) platforms are popping up all the time, and many of them can and should be used to help grow your brand, increase your sales and decrease your marketing costs.In this presentation:We will review some of the best AI platforms that are available for you to use.We will interact with some of the platforms in real-time, so attendees can see how they work.We will also look at some current brands that are using AI to help them create marketing messages, saving them time and money in the process. Lastly, we will discuss the pros and cons of using AI in marketing & branding and have a lively conversation that includes comments from the audience.
Key Takeaways:
Attendees will learn about LLM platforms, like ChatGPT, and how they work, with preset examples and real time interactions with the platform. Attendees will learn about other AI platforms that are creating graphic design elements at the push of a button...pre-set examples and real-time interactions.Attendees will discuss the pros & cons of AI in marketing + branding and share their perspectives with one another. Attendees will learn about the cost savings and the time savings associated with using AI, should they choose to.
10 Video Ideas Any Business Can Make RIGHT NOW!
You'll never draw a blank again on what kind of video to make for your business. Go beyond the basic categories and truly reimagine a brand new advanced way to brainstorm video content creation. During this masterclass you'll be challenged to think creatively and outside of the box and view your videos through lenses you may have never thought of previously. It's guaranteed that you'll leave with more than 10 video ideas, but I like to under-promise and over-deliver. Don't miss this session.
Key Takeaways:
How to use the Video Matrix
How to use additional "Lenses"
Where to source original video ideas
When most people in the industry talk about online or digital reputation management, what they're really saying is Google search and PPC. And it's usually reactive, left dealing with the aftermath of negative information published somewhere online. That's outdated. It leaves executives, organizations and other high-profile individuals at a high risk of a digital reputation attack that spans channels and tactics. But the tools needed to safeguard against an attack are more cybersecurity-oriented than most marketing and communications professionals can manage. Business leaders Leaders grasp the importance; 83% of executives place reputation in their top five areas of risk, yet only 23% are confident in their ability to address it. To succeed in 2024 and beyond, you need to turn online reputation on its axis and think like an attacker.\
Key Takeaways:
- New framework for examining and safeguarding an online reputation
- Tools and techniques to keep you a step ahead
- Practical examples that demonstrate when to act, how to act and how to recover
In this presentation, Danny Leibrandt explains the impact of AI on SEO and what Google has been doing about it. Learn how to take your SEO game to the next level and win over Google with his new strategy anyone can use. Get actionable steps to rank your name, your business, and your clients on Google - the right way.
Key Takeaways:
1. Real content is king
2. Find ways to show EEAT
3. Repurpose across all platforms
Most small businesses struggle to see marketing results. In this session, we will eliminate any confusion about what to do next, solving your marketing problems so your business can thrive. You’ll learn how to create a foundational marketing OS (operating system) based on neuroscience and backed by real-world results. You’ll be taught how to develop deep customer connections, and how to have your CRM dynamically segment and sell at any stage in the customer’s journey. By the end of the session, you’ll remove confusion and chaos and replace it with clarity and confidence for long-term marketing success.
Key Takeaways:
• Uncover the power of a foundational marketing system that dynamically communicates with prospects and customers on autopilot.
• Harness neuroscience and Tribal Alignment to transform your communication strategies, turning potential clients into fans and those fans into loyal customers.
• Discover the art of automated segmentation, pinpointing your most lucrative customers and identifying the optimal moments for successful conversions.
• Streamline your business with a content production plan that eliminates guesswork, wasted time, and money.
Core Web Vitals SEO Workshop - improve your performance [pdf]Peter Mead
Core Web Vitals to improve your website performance for better SEO results with CWV.
CWV Topics include:
- Understanding the latest Core Web Vitals including the significance of LCP, INP and CLS + their impact on SEO
- Optimisation techniques from our experts on how to improve your CWV on platforms like WordPress and WP Engine
- The impact of user experience and SEO
The What, Why & How of 3D and AR in Digital CommercePushON Ltd
Vladimir Mulhem has over 20 years of experience in commercialising cutting edge creative technology across construction, marketing and retail.
Previously the founder and Tech and Innovation Director of Creative Content Works working with the likes of Next, John Lewis and JD Sport, he now helps retailers, brands and agencies solve challenges of applying the emerging technologies 3D, AR, VR and Gen AI to real-world problems.
In this webinar, Vladimir will be covering the following topics:
Applications of 3D and AR in Digital Commerce,
Benefits of 3D and AR,
Tools to create, manage and publish 3D and AR in Digital Commerce.
Mastering Local SEO for Service Businesses in the AI Era is tailored specifically for local service providers like plumbers, dentists, and others seeking to dominate their local search landscape. This session delves into leveraging AI advancements to enhance your online visibility and search rankings through the Content Factory model, designed for creating high-impact, SEO-driven content. Discover the Dollar-a-Day advertising strategy, a cost-effective approach to boost your local SEO efforts and attract more customers with minimal investment. Gain practical insights on optimizing your online presence to meet the specific needs of local service seekers, ensuring your business not only appears but stands out in local searches. This concise, action-oriented workshop is your roadmap to navigating the complexities of digital marketing in the AI age, driving more leads, conversions, and ultimately, success for your local service business.
Key Takeaways:
Embrace AI for Local SEO: Learn to harness the power of AI technologies to optimize your website and content for local search. Understand the pivotal role AI plays in analyzing search trends and consumer behavior, enabling you to tailor your SEO strategies to meet the specific demands of your target local audience. Leverage the Content Factory Model: Discover the step-by-step process of creating SEO-optimized content at scale. This approach ensures a steady stream of high-quality content that engages local customers and boosts your search rankings. Get an action guide on implementing this model, complete with templates and scheduling strategies to maintain a consistent online presence. Maximize ROI with Dollar-a-Day Advertising: Dive into the cost-effective Dollar-a-Day advertising strategy that amplifies your visibility in local searches without breaking the bank. Learn how to strategically allocate your budget across platforms to target potential local customers effectively. The session includes an action guide on setting up, monitoring, and optimizing your ad campaigns to ensure maximum impact with minimal investment.
5 big bets to drive growth in 2024 without one additional marketing dollar AND how to adapt to the biggest shifting eCommerce trend- AI.
1) Romance Your Customers - Retention
2) ‘Alternative’ Lead Gen - Advocacy
3) The Beautiful Basics - Conversion Rate Optimization
4) Land that Bottom Line - Profitability
5) Roll the Dice - New Business Models
Top 3 Ways to Align Sales and Marketing Teams for Rapid GrowthDemandbase
In this session, Demandbase’s Stephanie Quinn, Sr. Director of Integrated and Digital Marketing, Devin Rosenberg, Director of Sales, and Kevin Rooney, Senior Director of Sales Development will share how sales and marketing shapes their day-to-day and what key areas are needed for true alignment.
When most people in the industry talk about online or digital reputation management, what they're really saying is Google search and PPC. And it's usually reactive, left dealing with the aftermath of negative information published somewhere online. That's outdated. It leaves executives, organizations and other high-profile individuals at a high risk of a digital reputation attack that spans channels and tactics. But the tools needed to safeguard against an attack are more cybersecurity-oriented than most marketing and communications professionals can manage. Business leaders Leaders grasp the importance; 83% of executives place reputation in their top five areas of risk, yet only 23% are confident in their ability to address it. To succeed in 2024 and beyond, you need to turn online reputation on its axis and think like an attacker.
Key Takeaways:
- New framework for examining and safeguarding an online reputation
- Tools and techniques to keep you a step ahead
- Practical examples that demonstrate when to act, how to act and how to recover
For too many years marketing and sales have operated in silos...while in some forward thinking companies, the two organizations work together to drive new opportunity development and revenue. This session will explore the lessons learned in that beautiful dance that can occur when marketing and sales work together...to drive new opportunity development, account expansion and customer satisfaction.
No, this is not a conversation about MQLs and SQLs. Instead we will focus on a framework that allows the two organizations to drive company success together.
How to Run Landing Page Tests On and Off Paid Social PlatformsVWO
Join us for an exclusive webinar featuring Mariate, Alexandra and Nima where we will unveil a comprehensive blueprint for crafting a successful paid media strategy focused on landing page testing.With escalating costs in paid advertising, understanding how to maximize each visitor’s experience is crucial for retention and conversion.
This session will dive into the methodologies for executing and analyzing landing page tests within paid social channels, offering a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical insights.
The Pearmill team will guide you through the nuances of setting up and managing landing page experiments on paid social platforms. You will learn about the critical rules to follow, the structure of effective tests, optimal conversion duration and budget allocation.
The session will also cover data analysis techniques and criteria for graduating landing pages.
In the second part of the webinar, Pearmill will explore the use of A/B testing platforms. Discover common pitfalls to avoid in A/B testing and gain insights into analyzing A/B tests results effectively.
5. When was the last
time you being
heard?
How does it feel?
6. Want to help
someone you care
about become
a better listener?
Start by listening
to them.
7. To understand and
respond to another
person’s dreams, hurts
and fears is the most
potent tool you’ll ever
discover for getting
through to anyone you
meet
9. Next time you’re trying to
get through to a difficult
person, try following this
Persuasion Cycle:
10. Next time you’re trying to
get through to a difficult
person, try following this
Persuasion Cycle:
from resisting to listening
11. Next time you’re trying to
get through to a difficult
person, try following this
Persuasion Cycle:
from listening to considering
12. Next time you’re trying to
get through to a difficult
person, try following this
Persuasion Cycle:
from considering to willing-to-do
13. Next time you’re trying to
get through to a difficult
person, try following this
Persuasion Cycle:
from willing-to-do to doing
14. Next time you’re trying to
get through to a difficult
person, try following this
Persuasion Cycle:
from doing to ‘glad they did’ and
‘continuing to do’
15. Make another person ‘feel
felt’ and win their hearts;
make them feel valuable
and you’ll touch them in a
much deeper way.
16. How likely are you to
make a snap judgement
about a person you meet
for the first time?
22. What is
BRAND?
‚what people say about you when
you are not in the room‛
Jeff Bazos – CEO Amazon
‚Abrandisaperson’sgutfeelingaboutaproduct,service,orcompany‛
-MartyNuemeier,TheBrandGap-
24. What is AIESEC’s
BRAND?
The way we make decisions.
How we deliver our
operations.
Micro-experiences
management.
Answers the question: ‚Why
would I join AIESEC?‛
(benefits and external value).
Who is our target.
What we do.
Differentiator.
Brand positioning BRAND EXPERIENCEBrand promise
Brand Strategy Brand operations
25. What is AIESEC’s
BRAND?
Brand positioning
What is AIESEC?
The Global Youth Network Impacting the World
Through Leadership Development Experiences.
Brand promise
Brand attributes:
Daring.
Diverse.
Inclusive.
Dynamic.
impactful.
Brand manifestations:
Responsible leadership.
Global.
Collaborative and democratic.
For youth by youth.
Social entrepreneurship.
*brand characteristics that
influence how we communicate
externally.
*desired external reputation based on the
attributes that define us as an organization.
40. Experience the
VALUE
3 principlesof building brand experiences:
Entice = Draw People In
Engage = Broaden the Conversation
Extend = Make them Believe
47. Re-defining
Customer Path
Aware Appeal Ask Act Advocate
Initial appeal is
Influenced by the ‘community’
To determine attitude
Customers now actively connect,
Building ask-and-advocate relationship
Loyalty is ultimately defined
As willingness to advocate
A brand
48. Re-defining
Customer Path
Aware Appeal
Customer is in passive stage,
Brand awareness source :
1. Marketing and Communication
2. Community recommendation
3. Self-experience
Customer unconciously
making list about brand
they curious about.
First impression is the key
to unfocused costumer
49. Re-defining
Customer Path
Ask Act
Customer is in active stage
They constantly ask and search
about brand through their
community and the brand itself.
This stage is the important
factor of purchase decision
The highest engagement
between customer & brand
How we deal with complain
is the most important interaction
Advocate
The phase where customer’s
give advocacy/suggestion
to others about your brand
50. Re-defining
Customer Path
Ask Act
Customer is in active stage
They constantly ask and search
about brand through their
community and the brand itself.
This stage is the important
factor of purchase decision
The highest engagement
between customer & brand
How we deal with complain
is the most important interaction
Advocate
The phase where customer’s
give advocacy/suggestion
to others about your brand
58. We want to be the
Youth Leadership
Provider of the World
59. We are the ones responsible
for how we’re perceived by the
world.
Belief and Communicate
60. MC LC
• BUILDS A STRONG NATIONAL BRAND:
Creates and provides the overview and
direction of the brand you need to build
for the entity as a whole
• CUSTOMIZES THE GLOBAL
PERSPECTIVE and ORGANISES
NATIONAL RESOURCES:
Driver of activating to resources and
knowledge of what’s happening across the
Global network and across different LC’s
within the entity
• LOCAL MARKET EXPERTS- they are the best
capable of customizing national messages down to
what’s relevant in their campuses. They are the ones
who need to step up in creating the DETAILS of
campaign tactics and collecting content from the
experiences they deliver.
• FRONT-LINE Implementers- HR is most powerful on
the LC level. Members need to be clear about how
to represent AIESEC brand and communicate the
campaign messages.
