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February 2008 - Branding Strategy Insider

Advertising: When Regression Means Progress

If there was a prize for the greatest marketing cliche of all time it would probably go to John Wanamaker. It was Wanamaker, followed by about 40,000 marketing executives giving boring presentations, who uttered the immortal words: ‘I know I waste half the money I spend on advertising, the problem is I don’t know which half.’

Licensing: Trouble For Brands

One of the current siren songs of marketing is the opportunity to earn some extra money by licensing your brand name. Someone comes up to you and offers you a deal you can’t refuse. After all, you’re playing with other people’s money. It’s also long-term trouble for your brand.

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