Dr. Philip Kotler Knows Marketing My book on Internet Marketing is available worldwide Dr. Philip Kotler, one of the world’s leading authorities on marketing, and the S.C. Johnson Professor of International Marketing at the Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University, includes … [Read more...] about Dr. Philip Kotler Defines Marketing
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The Social Media Revolution
Social media is changing how marketing does brands, strategy, and advertising. Social media used to have lots of free organic reach, however no more. To get reach you have to pay to play, unfortunately. This video on social media speaks for … [Read more...] about The Social Media Revolution
Starbucks: The Metaphor of Brand Meaning
Few "brands" define a brand better than Starbucks. Starbucks is far more than just coffee. Starbucks is all about customer experience and is well beyond just walking in an ordering a "cup a Joe." From a morning walk-in to the Starbucks drive-through, all the way to the morning cup of coffee in … [Read more...] about Starbucks: The Metaphor of Brand Meaning
Are You Confusing Your Product With Your Brand?
Which comes first: the product or the brand? It's the old chicken before the marketing egg question. The question might seem trivial, but many businesses confuse their product offerings. They are two difference concepts. If you keep them separate, you find success. If you keep them blended or … [Read more...] about Are You Confusing Your Product With Your Brand?
Marketing Tip: How To Pick A Product Name
Pick a Good Product Name Choosing a name for a product is easier said than done. Ultimately, it's a subjective call, but there are a few things you can do to make the name selection run smoother. Concepting is a creative process and takes time. Sometimes you need a name fast. In that case, … [Read more...] about Marketing Tip: How To Pick A Product Name