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Personal Needs vs. Customer Relationships

Strategy Driven

Even when brands claim to desire lifetime relationships with customers, many tactically distance themselves from the humanity of their interactions. The systemic nature of marketing strategy depersonalizes their audience by using language that groups customers into segments and tarĀ¬gets. The Powerful Role of Trust.

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Make Your Competition Irrelevant

Harvard Business Review

When a brand sallies forth into the marketplace, there are essentially two bases on which it can compete. The first is competing on brand preference by convincing buyers to opt for Brand A over comparable Brands X, Y, and Z. Customers are just not inclined or motivated to change brand loyalties in established markets.

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