by Jeff Slater | Aug 13, 2023 | Branding Issues, Marketing Advice
Brand Positioning: Different or Remarkably Distinctive In marketing and branding, effective brand positioning is essential for creating a unique identity that resonates with consumers. There are two fundamental approaches to brand positioning being different and being...
by Jeff Slater | Jul 23, 2023 | Branding Issues, Marketing Advice
Plural Ignorance: Unlocking the Power of Social Influence in Marketing Understanding human behavior is vital to crafting successful campaigns in the ever-evolving marketing world. One intriguing concept that holds significant potential for marketers is plural...
by Jeff Slater | Jul 2, 2023 | Branding Issues, Marketing Advice
Ignoring the Obvious for the Odd & Quirky. Hear that sucking sound? That’s everyone within a category rushing toward the middle. To be one of many that follow the rules. Brands often act like the cast of Clueless trying to be individual and different in the...
by Jeff Slater | Jun 4, 2023 | Branding Issues, Marketing Advice
Disrupting with Purpose: What Could You Do That Your Competitors Wouldn’t Try? “Disruption is not about doing something new, but about doing something old in a new way.” – Clayton Christensen, business theorist Most marketers I know look...
by Jeff Slater | Apr 30, 2023 | Branding Issues, Marketing Advice
Twenty Mistakes for Brand Managers To Avoid I had a brand manager reach out and ask for my guidance on avoiding mistakes in her job. After a few hours of coaching her, I realized my advice on avoiding mistakes would make a helpful blog for many new and upcoming...
by Jeff Slater | Apr 23, 2023 | Branding Issues, Marketing Advice
Marketing a Brand without an Interesting Story is Dumb Why is storytelling critical for building, marketing, and selling a brand through retailers or consumers? Whether you are selling chocolate, cheese, or chicken, it is no longer enough to build the brand by...
