Harvard Business Review

APRIL 5, 2013

My consulting firm works with many successful market leaders with amazing market shares — 30%, 50%, 70% and even 90%. One example of a company in this situation is Gillette, which has approximately a 70% share of the shaving market. For decades, the shaving market was men''s facial hair removal.

Price 8

Price Franchising Marketing CFO 8

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 29, 2014

I’ve seen much of this first-hand: My wife recently started working at SoulCycle, arguably one the most cult-like exercise franchises out there today. Warby Parker’s transparency was also evident in their unique approach to marketing communications. Each year since 2011, the company unveils an Annual Report.

Brand 14

Brand How To Franchising Merchandising 14

N2Growth Blog

JUNE 11, 2010

Become a part of them as opposed to a vendor to them …This is a difficult concept for old-school marketers to get their arms around, but a critical one nonetheless. link] Social Influence Measurement – Tools, Resources & Commentary | Digital Marketing Blog // Digital Operative [.] Social Media Influence [.]

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Media Influence Blog Real Estate 368

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

For one thing, thanks to a long history of exclusive municipal franchising regulations that didn’t end until 1992, the two companies don’t overlap in any market—TWC customers will become Comcast customers (and get arguably better technology and service in the process), but no local market will see a decline in the number of competitors.

Technology 8

Technology Content Information Technology Franchising 8

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 8, 2011

Market Position: Contracts, licenses, legal monopolies, customer lists. Business System: Organizational models, software investment, proprietary process, franchise rights. With more consumers, more "noise" from brand messaging, and more people invested in the stock market, there is greater transparency to these elements.

Brand 15

Brand Hotels Reputation Franchising 15

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 10, 2014

It has built and defended its competitive position by reinforcing its Windows/Office franchise. Has it missed out on really key growth markets like search? Since 2011, Apple has generated $150 billion in cash flow, much of that from the iPhone. Again, the company has its origins as a disruptor. Not bad for a mere sustainer.

Innovation 8

Innovation Disruptive Innovation Venture Capitalist Depreciation 8

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 6, 2017

We interviewed leaders in 37 private for-profit and non-profit primary care programs identified in the Center for Health Market Innovations database and operating in over 25 developing countries. Market focus. North Star Alliance is a strong example in SubSaharan Africa.

Development 8

Development Health Care Operations Franchising 8

Harvard Business Review

JULY 20, 2011

market, the single biggest problem by a wide margin was Toyota, which gobbled U.S. Essentially under the first three years of the period in which Bob ruled the product introduction slate, GM gave Toyota free rein to keep building its three huge profit franchises and did not put a credible entry into the two biggest car segments in the U.S.

Company 12

Company Franchising Fixed Costs Banking 12

N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Any number of franchised coaching offerings can be purchased at affordable prices, numerous affliliations with the hot coaching brand de-jure are available for the asking, or if all else fails coaches can just go it alone as a solo practitioner – the more the merrier right? Client's do not want a coach.

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Blog Mentor Advice Brand 329

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2010

One might add that at the time of the Founders, America had approximately 2 million people, and many fewer had the franchise than today. M [link] James Strock Great points, Mike. Now we're over 300 million. No one could credibly argue that our political leadership is anywhere near the same class as the Founders' era.

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Blog Politics Short-term Long-term 392