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The Genius behind Toblerone | In the CEO Afterlife

In the CEO Afterlife

by John • April 18, 2011 • Branding , Marketing • 0 Comments. Here’s a rather fascinating little anecdote about a very famous global brand, Toblerone. Human Resources. 5 principles of simplicity via @ matthewemay [link] Humans need a reminder RT @ hunterwalk Good design teaches. That, I would say.

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The Paradox of Two Guitar Companies | In the CEO Afterlife

In the CEO Afterlife

Human Resources. 5 principles of simplicity via @ matthewemay [link] Humans need a reminder RT @ hunterwalk Good design teaches. link] #branding #marketing #advertising #design Follow Me on Twitter. Formerlife: CEO of Jacobs Suchard (Nabob, Kraft), Strategy/Branding Consultant. Search My Site. Search for: Categories.

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

In the CEO Afterlife

by John • August 1, 2011 • Branding , Marketing • 0 Comments. At that time, Bristol-Myers also marketed a slew of also-rans such as Ipana and Fact Toothpaste, Vitalis Hair Tonic, Softique Bath Oil and Mum and Trig Deodorant. Combe also claim to be enjoying global growth. In the CEO Afterlife. Main menu Home.

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

In the CEO Afterlife

by John • August 1, 2011 • Branding , Marketing • 0 Comments. At that time, Bristol-Myers also marketed a slew of also-rans such as Ipana and Fact Toothpaste, Vitalis Hair Tonic, Softique Bath Oil and Mum and Trig Deodorant. Combe also claim to be enjoying global growth. In the CEO Afterlife. Main menu Home.

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Clout as Strategy and Why Companies Won't Admit It | In the CEO.

In the CEO Afterlife

There are all sorts of strategies in today’s business – at the top is corporate strategy, followed by a slew of functional and sub-functional strategies ranging from marketing to waste management. billion in sales) provides huge economies of scale throughout the operation, especially in production, fixed overheads, distribution and marketing.

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The Continuum and the Marketplace

Strategy Driven

In consumer business strategy – from branding to product development – addressing the emotional human needs continuum is crucial to success. Businesses that seek to create superior product/service experiences need to learn how to empathize with consumers’ needs. The Value of Human Needs.

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Why Localizing Marketing Doesn’t Always Work

Harvard Business Review

Whether to localize global-brand marketing programs remains one of the most contentious debates in multinational organizations. The head office, meanwhile, takes the position that achieving scale justifies losing some local customers in return for global efficiencies. Measuring Marketing Insights. Insight Center.