Making sense of international marketing and brand strategy in the information age
Is it really possible to define a brand position that works globally? When Jack Trout and Al Ries penned the marketing classic, "Positioning the Battle for Your Mind," most of the examples they used... Read more
14 April, 2023What are the opportunities and challenges facing brands who wish to market themselves internationally? This was the focus of "Amerikadagen," a recent event sponsored by the Swedish-American Chamber... Read more
7 April, 2023Five of the most common brand positioning mistakes and how to avoid them Few things will help your brand build an engaging online audience faster than a strong position. Your brand’s position is an... Read more
31 March, 2023One of the primary tasks of strategic marketing is helping brands focus both their message and their target audience. But for brand managers that means making decisions. And that means taking risks,... Read more
27 March, 2023If you’re old enough to remember any of the albums below, then you may have noted the recent passing of Columbia House Record Club. Last month, the sixty-year-old marketing icon filed for... Read more
16 January, 2023Five filters to sharpen your communication’s focus. TMI, or too much information, isn’t just a funny internet acronym. It’s the reason why many brands fail to get traction in the market with... Read more
19 June, 2014The third in a three-part series on best practices to focus your brand's offer and communication. Five filters to sharpen your communication's focus. TMI, or too much information, isn’t just a... Read more
18 June, 2014The first in a three-part series on best practices to focus your brand's offer and communication. One day I decided I needed a bluetooth headset. So I popped into my local phone shop to pick one... Read more
22 May, 2014There are only three ways new prospects can find your brand online, be sure to use all of them. So you have set up a brand website with helpful content for your prospects, perhaps you have an... Read more
13 May, 2014International brand positioning tips from the Amerikadagen forum on marketing small and medium enterprises abroad. I was honored by the invitation to speak at Amerikadagen, an event that... Read more
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