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Branding Isn't Enough


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For years, marketers relied on good brand positioning to do it all and didn't think twice about throwing marketing dollars to disguise product issues or bad business. Today's consumers are too smart for that. If you're still hoping that a good brand can solve any problem with your audience, this week's conversation will challenge you to reconsider. 

Show notes:

  • Barry Schwartz, The Paradox of Choice TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/barry_schwartz_the_paradox_of_choice?language=en
  • Using a SWOT: https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/swot-analysis
  • Nike branding case study (a bit older but a good read if you're unfamiliar): https://www.businessinsider.com/how-nike-solved-its-sweatshop-problem-2013-5
  • Nike x Colin Kaepernick ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xR_xab58D3Q
  • adidas x Kanye: https://www.thedrum.com/news/2022/10/25/adidas-cuts-ties-with-kanye-west-has-the-brand-damage-already-been-done 
  • 🤘Check out more information and resources at stephparker.com.

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    Hire GroundBy Steph Parker