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Mark Ritson8 min read

For Elon Musk’s Tesla, there is such a thing as bad publicity

Tesla’s woes are a rare example of bad press that does harm the brand, because its CEO’s ...
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Mark Ritson9 min read

Amazon must resist the temptation to bleed James Bond dry

The 007 brand will suffer if Amazon emulates Star Wars with spin-off movies and series. ...
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Rachel Morris5 min read

Brand Codes: “First, they must know it’s me”

What are brand codes and why must we use them maniacally? We take a dive into the world ...
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Mark Ritson7 min read

Ignore anyone who tells you to forget about targeting

Targeting is the start of strategy yet many marketers are being told they no longer need ...
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Rachel Morris4 min read

Climbing the benefit ladder: How far is too far?

Have you climbed too far up the benefit ladder? Double up the 3Cs as a final acid test, ...
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Rachel Morris5 min read

B2B brand building – using the 95:5 rule

How Dawes’ 95:5 rule affects B2B marketing (and non-marketing stakeholders) A few years ...
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Mark Ritson7 min read

Nike’s turnaround has begun – but it will take a long time

Nike has triumphantly returned to its roots, focusing on sport while overinvesting in ...
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Rachel Morris5 min read

What are category entry points?

Category entry points (CEPs) focus on the buyer – not the brand. But marketers can ...
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Mark Ritson7 min read

This year’s ad can be a three-year investment – ask Glenmorangie

Longer-running ads are more effective, research shows, so rather than starting each year ...
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