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Old Brands. New Hands. Last Stands | In the CEO Afterlife

In the CEO Afterlife

After the stint at Bristol-Myers, I moved on to Beecham Products (now GlaxoSmithKline) as Brand Manager of Brylcreem Hairdressing, Macleans Toothpaste and Silvikrin Shampoo. Once a band has lost its luster and has fallen from the top 3 or 4 in its category, the opportunity for a successful re-stage is limited. Human Resources.

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Old Brands. New Hands. Last Stands | In the CEO Afterlife

In the CEO Afterlife

After the stint at Bristol-Myers, I moved on to Beecham Products (now GlaxoSmithKline) as Brand Manager of Brylcreem Hairdressing, Macleans Toothpaste and Silvikrin Shampoo. Once a band has lost its luster and has fallen from the top 3 or 4 in its category, the opportunity for a successful re-stage is limited. Human Resources.

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The CEO as Chief Brand Custodian | In the CEO Afterlife

In the CEO Afterlife

So, wouldn’t you expect a heck of a lot more company attention to commercial brands? Wouldn’t you expect greater care in stewarding brand identity, personality, positioning, single-mindedness, and strategic consistency? Wouldn’t you expect more innovation? Today’s economy screams for change in the process of branding.

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