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Big Idea Marketing Trends that can Transform Your Brand

QuestionPro Audience

Marketing trends come and go, sometimes as swiftly (and pitilessly) as the evening tide. With all this said, we can rely on some “big idea” marketing trends that transcend the yearly sequence of products and services—mainly because they have worked very well with established brands. We all know which brand is more popular.

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And the Customers Tweeted Happily Ever After

Storyminers

More importantly, how do you turn your brand into a story? Americans are said to love underdogs—in the form of horses with long odds, sports franchises that upset favorites, and nimble brands that unseat lumbering giants. If your brand comes across as a David, you will be cheered in the marketplace. It’s remarkably sticky.

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What Every Marketer Needs to Know about Brand Image, Equity, Personality & Archetypes

C3Centricity

Your brand is not what you think it is! It is what your customers think it is; its brand image, personality and its value to them. I was lecturing at Miami University a couple of weeks ago on brand image and personality. These are two vital elements of branding. Why we Buy Brands. Branding Elements.

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Retail Consumer Trends and Real-Time Feedback: Monitoring How Price Hikes Impact Market Sentiment

Lumoa

Experts believe that the modern retail industry will follow a similar pattern as it did during the 2009 recession. These trends are expected to continue (for example, the need for digital self-serving and customer support channels) and retailers that adapt to these new preferences will be positioned to lead the market.

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How To Adapt Your Brand To Be Socially Responsible In Times Of Crisis

Storyminers

Even though companies are usually taking a step back in times of crisis (for example, during the global economic recession of 2007-2009), this case is totally different. The media might be more inclined to show what a large corporation has done, but even if you are a start-up, with no marketing strategy or whatsoever, you can still help.

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7 Books You Need to Read to Ace Any Marketing Assignment

CSM Magazine

Marketing students need to comprehend all aspects of the discipline. Marketing books can answer these demands with hard facts. Students should check out several books if they want to ace marketing assignments. How Brands Become Icons – Douglas B. The author attributes their success to “cultural branding.”

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As Consumers Tighten Wallets, Marketers Can Tighten Customer Relationships

Optimove

With consumer spending cutbacks, it’s more important than ever for marketers to tighten their relationships with customers to stay loyal to a preferred, deeply trusted brand. Customer-led marketing still delivers brands an average increase of 33% in customer lifetime value. 5 ways to tighten customer relationships.