Advertising: Emotional Versus Rational
Slowly, I’ve watched the advertising industry get very emotional.
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Slowly, I’ve watched the advertising industry get very emotional.
We have been deluged recently with stories about the amazing virtual world of Second Life and the brave opportunities it creates for brands.
"A brand is not an icon, a slogan, or a mission statement. It is a promise — a promise your company can keep. First you find out, using research, what promises your customers want companies like yours to make and keep, using the products, processes and people in your company. Then you look at your competition and decide which promise would give you the best competitive advantage. This is the promise you make and keep...
While all organizations intend to create the best possible customer experiences, occasionally something real or perceived happens that produces just the opposite effect: a crisis. Every brand will experience a crisis at one time or another. The hallmark of a strong brand is how well it handles those crises.
What truth-in-advertising rules apply to advertisers?