N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2018

To stay competitive, brands must innovate and transform. Balance is the key to success; N2Growth , believes that innovation and strategy must come together for businesses to enjoy sustainable growth and maintain customer satisfaction. Digital technology continues to transform both the retail and consumer experience.

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In the CEO Afterlife

JANUARY 8, 2012

Now that we are in the New Year, you can expect to see 2011 rankings by major periodicals on a variety of measures from most valuable global brands to the most innovative companies. My ranking of the “Best Brand Names” has no time constraint. That is the brand name acid test. That may seem a lot to ask in a word, or two.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 20, 2010

The preceding description paints the perfect illustration of why branding is one of my favorite topics…It is complex. Unless you are a very large enterprise it is unlikely that you have the time, money, staffing, or external professional relationships to execute a brand management strategy such as the one outlined above.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2018

We are pleased to present this excerpt from Chapter 4 of: Beyond Sizzle: The Next Evolution of Branding by Mona Amodeo, Ph. Both as employees and customers, younger generations have very different views about the brands they choose. is an innovator and catalyst for transforming organizations into brands that matter.

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In the CEO Afterlife

JUNE 8, 2016

Years later, it took on bigger players by introducing new innovative packaging to the market, and subsequently carving out a double-digit share when few thought it could be done. And everyone is trying to climb to the top of that to get ahead,” explains Heather Fadali, senior brand manager for coffee at Kraft Heinz, Nabob’s parent company.

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Great Leadership By Dan

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

And like many other businesses, there’s usually one dominant brand in each of those categories, and then distant second and third place brands. One year, all the employees at one of those second-place brands arrived at work to find something unexpected on their desks—a copy of what looked like an article from The Wall Street Journal.

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Strategy Storytelling Brand Advertising 204

In the CEO Afterlife

AUGUST 1, 2011

Old Brands. by John • August 1, 2011 • Branding , Marketing • 0 Comments. I realize I’ve been around a long time whenever I reminisce about the brands I was associated with in my early career. Maxill apparently has plans to resuscitate Ipana as a “retro brand” in the professional dental market.

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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

If your competitors are constantly innovating and evolving, then so should you – if not, they’ll soon outpace you and leave you in their dust. Brand Awareness: Ensure that people know about your brand – through advertising campaigns , social media engagement, networking events, etc.

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Compliance Efficiency Brand Learning-by-Doing 177

In the CEO Afterlife

OCTOBER 17, 2011

The CEO as Chief Brand Custodian. by John • October 17, 2011 • Branding , Human Resources , Leadership , Marketing , Strategy • 3 Comments. Never in the history of marketing has there been so much talk about branding. The ramification is clutter, the enemy of brand messaging. Leadership. Some do it well.

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In the CEO Afterlife

MAY 23, 2011

The Perfect Brand Slogan. by John • May 23, 2011 • Branding , Marketing • 3 Comments. Most folks in the branding game will judge a proposed slogan or tag line by a defined set of objectives. If a slogan did not communicate the brand’s strategic intent, it was a non-starter. In the CEO Afterlife. Leadership.

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 31, 2024

Nostalgia is a common feature of modern advertising. Nostalgia wins Obviously, user engagement is central to any kind of social media strategy and it directly ties into things like revenue and brand awareness. The author trawled through nearly 65,000 Instagram posts from the NFL.

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Franchising Media Content Sample 113

In the CEO Afterlife

FEBRUARY 5, 2011

Brand Surgery – excerpts from my Marketing Magazine article. by John • February 5, 2011 • Branding , Leadership , Marketing , Strategy • 1 Comment. Now my accountant, my lawyer, my portfolio manager and even my neighbour talk to me about brands. A vast number of famous brand names need brand surgery.

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Tim Milburn

OCTOBER 31, 2013

However, an effective brand marketing strategy should be multi-dimensional. Effective brand marketing involves not only making your business visible but also building trust in your brand. Promotional items give you a chance to say something about your company beyond simply advertising your name and contact information.

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Brand Strategy Marketing Strategy Advertising 90

In the CEO Afterlife

AUGUST 1, 2011

Old Brands. by John • August 1, 2011 • Branding , Marketing • 0 Comments. I realize I’ve been around a long time whenever I reminisce about the brands I was associated with in my early career. Maxill apparently has plans to resuscitate Ipana as a “retro brand” in the professional dental market.

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Brand CEO Stage-Gate Marketing 131

Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Traditional marketing is all about marketing materials which are usually the things and objects which promote your message or your brand to your target audience. Therefore custom marketing materials are utilized by various businesses and organizations to deliver their brand message to their customers along with improving their brand image.

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In the CEO Afterlife

JULY 2, 2013

This served me well as a branded coffee marketer. Distinction in service, image and promise is what makes one brand jump from store shelves into shopping carts while another brand collects dust. Customer insight is the precursor to product innovation within the high tech and information age sectors. Then they act upon it.

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Marketing Levitt Telecommunications Brand 257

Women on Business

DECEMBER 8, 2010

How endearing is your brand to your customers? What do you your customers believe and understand about your brand? Using “Buddy the Elf” as an example for the four steps to brand building, this week we’ll discuss steps three and four: developing brand identification and meaning, and developing relationships with customers.

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Brand Press Release Discount Loyalty 237

CEO Insider

JULY 26, 2019

In today’s media landscape, traditional forms of advertising are giving way to new and innovative ways to reach consumers. The latest evolution of advertising is experience marketing or engagement marketing.

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Marketing Advertising Brand Media 92

Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The once standard and traditional methods for starting a company have been replaced by new and innovative approaches that are more appealing to today’s generation. This can make it difficult when trying to compete against larger companies that have the resources to spend on online advertising. Facebook Paid Advertising.

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Influence Word of Mouth Marketing Advertising Succession 95

Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Traditional marketing is all about marketing materials which are usually the things and objects which promote your message or your brand to your target audience. Therefore custom marketing materials are utilized by various businesses and organizations to deliver their brand message to their customers along with improving their brand image.

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USP Marketing Brand Advertising 68

Career Advancement

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Trevor wanted his people to be pillars of innovation and creativity. When he came to me for coaching around innovation, he mentioned how fearful his team was in taking risks and possibly touching failure. Advertising company Grey gives a “Heroic Failure” award to employees who take ambitious risks and go down in flames.

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Creativity Wilde Entrepreneur Learning-by-Doing 252

Lead Change Blog

MARCH 8, 2017

Along with having a website that is clean, uncluttered and easy to navigate, you should have an URL that matches your brand. Does it render well in print advertising or on business cards? Your domain name is free advertising for your organization. It’s a clear call to action, no advertisement required. Easy to spell?

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Advertising Public Relations Finance Creativity 222

thoughtLEADERS, LLC

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Today’s post is by Robin Landa, author of Strategic Creativity: A Business Field Guide to Advertising, Branding, and Design. It provides a handle on what people desire or need—even before people know they want it or need it. CLICK HERE to get your copy). Strategic creativity is a secret superpower.

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Creativity Advertising Brand Training 103

The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

The first step is to ensure that unique and innovative content is created on a regular basis. Job advertisements on LinkedIn can reach a wider audience when posted as visual posts directly to a company’s LinkedIn feed, rather than relying solely on paid job advertisements.

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Leadership Content Media Audience 104

The Horizons Tracker

JUNE 21, 2022

This can result in a reduction in trust in any endorsements made, especially if the endorsement is out of character from the main brand and activity of the account. The users were either verified or unverified, and all were advertising a product. Unexpected influence.

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Advertising Influence Media Brand 77

The Horizons Tracker

AUGUST 9, 2021

The researchers found that consumers appear to punish brands less when algorithms make mistakes than when a human does. What’s more, the perceptions consumers have of the lower agency of the algorithm mean they hold them less responsible for any errors or harm caused by the error, which in turn reduces any damage caused to the brand.

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Brand Marketing Advertising Course 130

Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 18, 2017

But, the backstory of the man behind the famous pistol is a portrait of an innovation leader in action. Innovation Leaders Relentlessly Traverse Challenge. Innovative leaders have always taken challenges head-on. Innovation Leaders Have a Clear “Picture in Their Heads”. Innovation leaders live their work in reverse.

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In the CEO Afterlife

MAY 16, 2011

Tough-Minded Ways to Innovate. But after Pearson’s corporate life atop PepsiCo, he became an insightful HBR contributor, particularly with regard to innovation. Innovative companies are led by innovative leaders. The best backdrop for spurring innovation is knowledge – knowing the business cold. Leadership.

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CEO Innovation Education Brand 133

Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Create a Strong Brand. But without a well-defined and solid company brand, your efforts are useless in the vast ocean of competition. You have to stand out, and your company brand is your rallying point. Remember that your brand goes beyond an emblem and a tagline.

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Organization Brand Word of Mouth Marketing Marketing 91

Strategy Driven

AUGUST 18, 2021

However, to achieve tremendous growth and turn your restaurant into the powerhouse you hope it to be, it’s vital to market the brand and its wares. Many hospitality entrepreneurs haven’t gone down this path yet, but it can be an innovative and often lucrative marketing tactic to test out. One option to consider is influencer marketing.

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Influence Marketing Discount Brand 135

Strategy Driven

JUNE 17, 2020

Thanks to the development of new and innovative technologies, it is easier than ever before to create, manage, and advertise any business; however, new challenges are introduced daily. Podcasts offer businesses another way to build brand awareness and this should be something any business owner uses. Build the Brand.

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Brand Advertising Budgeting Content 73

The Horizons Tracker

JULY 13, 2020

The findings emerged from a study of the automotive industry in nine developed countries, which collectively underwent 205 collective layoffs from 20 major brands over a 15 year period. The researchers compared these with the advertising effectiveness and price sensitivity of each of the brands over this timeframe, and also between countries.

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Advertising Automotive Restructuring Price 95

Strategy Driven

AUGUST 4, 2020

As a business, you must have a strong brand identity so consumers know about your product and whether your business’s ethos appeals to them. A fantastic way to do this is by hiring a design agency that can help your branding. A creative design agency offers a mixture of design, technology, and advertising to help clients with branding.

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Brand Creativity Audience Advertising 66

Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 2, 2015

Logos, Brands, Slogans. Our world is saturated with advertising, marketing and branding, but are you missing the big picture? The true measure of branding success is when the logo stands alone without any adornment, when the consumer base at large has a brand recognition of the logo. An innovator or a maintainer?

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Leadership Brand Definition Emotional Intelligence 150

Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 2, 2015

Logos, Brands, Slogans. Our world is saturated with advertising, marketing and branding, but are you missing the big picture? The true measure of branding success is when the logo stands alone without any adornment, when the consumer base at large has a brand recognition of the logo. An innovator or a maintainer?

Leadership 150

Leadership Brand Definition Emotional Intelligence 150

Leading in Context

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

Ethics Impacts Top Brand Value The Forbes Top Brands Report at Forbes.com lets us choose how you want to see the rankings by clicking the term at the top of the table. You may choose to rank based on Trust, Ethical Leadership, Innovation, Revenue, Advertising Spending or Industry.

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In the CEO Afterlife

APRIL 22, 2015

Leaders ought to be wary about bringing change to vibrant cultures, the positioning of brands, and effective business models. I consider Google a tier-one innovator. They love to put their mark on the brands under their roof. Package graphics and advertising campaigns change far too often. So does core brand positioning.

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