Positioning is how you differentiate yourself in the mind of the prospect. That is, you position the product in the mind of the prospect.
Al RiesThe Law of the Generic: One of the fastest routes to failure is giving a brand a generic name.
Al RiesTo get into the consumer's mind, you have to sacrifice. You have to reduce the essence of your brand to a single thought or attribute. An attribute that nobody else already owns in your category.
Al RiesA successful branding program is based on the concept of singularity. It creates in the mind of the prospect the perception that there is no product on the market quite like your product.
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