CEO Blog

AUGUST 11, 2015

And the brand is well known - especially in Canada. Danby has some serious market share in bar fridges , window air conditioners, freezers and microwaves. I recently read New Brand Leadership - Managing the Intersection of Globalization, Localization and Personalization by Larry Light and Joan Kiddon.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2015

And, it is the dream of every brand manager. The concept of brand in this country started in the west with the branding of cattle. When it came time to drive cows to market, the hot tattoo was a convenient way to identify a particular cow. Brands are powerful tools for customer trust. Brand as Identity.

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Women on Business

JUNE 26, 2012

It is the recognition of a brand that makes the company, service, or product what it is. In our increasingly visual society, it’s difficult to build brand recognition because of the plethora of competition. Without the consumer’s ability to visualize a brand, however, it is destined to fail.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 11, 2020

One of these things is the branding of a company and building brand awareness. If this is your first experience with a start-up, here are some top tips to help you build your brand successfully. Every step of starting a business will require you to do thorough research and to help create a top brand. Social Media.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 20, 2010

Avoid controversy, maintain a high likeability factor, consistently and proactively engage your customers, be a business of character that engenders trust and confidence with your target market(s), produce a quality product or service at a competitive price point, and provide great customer service. Be very, very smart.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Have you ever wondered how celebrities or big brands manage their presence on the internet? Online reputation management helps those with larger public profiles to maintain a good online presence and representation in an age where everyone and anyone can use the internet to give their opinions. What is ORM? Who is it for?

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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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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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Talent Anarchy 1

AUGUST 25, 2023

In today’s ever-evolving job market, individuals are constantly on the lookout for career paths that promise stability, growth, and fulfillment. Sales and Marketing One of the most prominent career paths within consumer non-durables is sales and marketing. They work on strategies to enhance brand recognition and loyalty.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

Their understanding of the market allows them to start businesses with a high degree of insight about both their potential customers and competitors.”. Then, you might wonder why so many companies are getting it so wrong when it comes to how they market to them. You just finished reading Women Are Today’s Brand Champions !

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The Practical Leader

AUGUST 16, 2023

Some managers will complain about a declining work ethic. When we look at 360 assessments or engagement surveys, it’s clear that a more accurate response to these managers is; nobody wants to work for you. Yet despite our very tight job market, highly effective “magnet companies” attract and hang on to good people.

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Energy Crisis Absenteeism Leadership 52

In the CEO Afterlife

APRIL 17, 2011

by John • April 18, 2011 • Branding , Marketing • 0 Comments. Here’s a rather fascinating little anecdote about a very famous global brand, Toblerone. In the late 80′s, a merger with Tobler-Suchard brought this wonderful brand into my product portfolio when I led Jacobs Suchard Canada (Nabob Foods).

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Older consumers can’t just be an afterthought for brands — but that doesn’t mean just shifting the focus from one generation to another.

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Skip Prichard

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Do you consider your personal brand ? Do you manage your company’s reputation? Why is it important to manage your reputation? Lida Citroen , an expert in the field of reputation management, has a resource to anyone who wants tips to build a reputation that can withstand negative influences and becomes stronger over time.

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In the CEO Afterlife

FEBRUARY 26, 2012

As a 23 year-old Macleans Toothpaste Brand Manager in 1970, my colleagues and I competed against powerhouses P&G, Colgate and Unilever. Clout allows these giants to grow, but there is absolutely no reason why a smaller player cannot become a market leader within their chosen market(s).

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In the CEO Afterlife

DECEMBER 31, 2011

I began blogging about leadership, strategy, marketing and life last February. You’re Not a Real Marketer until You Create a Brand [link]. Brand Managers inherit brands and manage existing franchises. It is not the same as creating a new brand, launching it and watching it grow.

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In the CEO Afterlife

JULY 16, 2015

From as far back as my days in brand management, I have held a deep affection for strategy. And when a brand or company’s positioning blurs, customers become confused. Strategies that emerge from consciously passing on certain markets, products, and brand benefits improves performance because they tell you what not to do.

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In the CEO Afterlife

APRIL 28, 2012

In the early days of my 40 year business career, I was lucky to work under two gentlemen who instilled several critical success factors that guided me from Brand Manager to CEO. At the risk of this blog appearing as an advertorial for Harvard, I’ll gladly admit that Harvard Business Review was my favorite management resource.

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First Friday Book Synopsis

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Niraj Dawar is a Professor in marketing at the Ivey Business School, Canada. His research currently focuses on marketing strategy, brand equity and brand management issues. His published papers on brand extensions, consumers use of brand and other signals as well as international consumer behavior in a […].

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Skip Prichard

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

In marketing, this idea is used in “purpose branding”—how a brand can change the world for the better. The role of purpose branding is to unite the firm’s employees and brand customers in the pursuit of that higher vision. Take ice-cream brand Ben & Jerry’s. His vision was—.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 29, 2012

Apple is the classic example of a brand, with products that back it up. The experience I have in Apple stores is in perfect harmony with the brand they’re portraying. Are you the dominant brand? OUCH QUESTION: Is your brand, product, or service market superior, and you haven’t elevated yourself to that position?

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leaderCommunicator

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

billion lost in market value – in one day. IBM offers a best practice example of this principle at work, taking the concept of brand promise a step further. This Brand System is necessarily inclusive of corporate culture. So, the fusion of brand and culture. The cost to Goldman was $2.15 What you can do.

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In the CEO Afterlife

JULY 26, 2016

Early in my career, when I worked for a couple of big companies in brand management, I joined my colleagues in nodding to the notion of taking a step back. That means nimbleness, laser-like focus, and market specialization. The answer is by out-spending their competitors and/or investing in acquisitions to increase market clout.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

A look at the impact on market presence, cost savings, and brand image.

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In the CEO Afterlife

JULY 24, 2011

by John • July 24, 2011 • Branding , Marketing • 3 Comments. The original concept, created by Art Director Geoff Hayes in a bathtub, and perpetuated by several creative notables, has managed to stand the cruel test of time and create the 3 rd largest-selling liquor brand on the globe. In the CEO Afterlife.

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First Friday Book Synopsis

APRIL 16, 2011

Brand Portfolio Strategy: Creating Relevance, Differentiation, Energy, Leverage, and Clarity David A. Aaker has earned and deserves his renown as an expert on branding. [.]. Aaker Free Press (2004) Note: I read this book when it was first published and recently re-read it.

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The Practical Leader

JULY 3, 2019

The company featured service in their marketing with convincing and clever branding, they had a customer service department, and they provided extensive service training to frontline staff. Most Brand Management is Misguided and Makes Things Worse. Blame Management for Poor Service. Further Reading.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 10, 2011

Marketing executive in New York City. If you are reading this column, you most likely play a role in building brands. You may even share the views of the marketing executive that I quoted above. How to Speak American : Building Brands in the New Heartland by Paul Jankowski. They’re racist, unworldly and dumb.”.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 2, 2012

I had a background in marketing and brand management, and working with concepts and ideas was my passion. Furthermore, I knew that if I wanted to have a successful business in the long run, I needed someone else on my team: someone who had skills and passions that complemented mine.

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Franchising Finance Brand Management Advice 255

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In times of inflation and economic uncertainty, customer expectations of brands increase. Brands that acknowledge inflation’s effects on business show vulnerability, which, when perceived as genuine, can build customer loyalty. Conversely, brands that fail to be transparent, will lose trust.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 15, 2023

Insights from the marketer who helped make Crocs and Stanley Cups cool.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 9, 2020

Starting a digital marketing agency is one thing, making it a successful entity is quite another. If you are in Australia then look for the digital marketing Brisbane has to offer. You can introduce yourself and your digital marketing agency with great ease and comfort. Focus on Your Own Branding. The Pricing Factor.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 14, 2023

The author offers five lessons for brands who want to tap into this era of influencers and make authentic connections with Gen Z. And their view of authority has expanded from traditional sources, like academic institutions or reputable editorial voices, to perceived influence.

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Lead on Purpose

JUNE 2, 2012

Product managers in coalition organizations know this all too well. My largest client is in the apparel industry with a multiplicity of brand names. Instead, product and brand managers are organized into coalitions that serve as a resource one to another. Authenticity.

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LDRLB

MARCH 12, 2012

As a 23 year-old Macleans Toothpaste Brand Manager in 1970, my colleagues and I competed against powerhouses P&G, Colgate and Unilever. Clout allows these giants to grow, but there is absolutely no reason why a smaller player cannot become a market leader within their chosen market(s).

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 25, 2022

Strategies for when your brand becomes associated with a noxious public figure.

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Brand Strategy Public Relations Crisis Management 20

LDRLB

MARCH 12, 2012

As a 23 year-old Macleans Toothpaste Brand Manager in 1970, my colleagues and I competed against powerhouses P&G, Colgate and Unilever. Clout allows these giants to grow, but there is absolutely no reason why a smaller player cannot become a market leader within their chosen market(s).

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