Marketing is what a company is in business to do. Marketing is a company's ultimate objective.
Al RiesCustomers want brands that are narrow in scope and distinguishable by a single word, the shorter the better.
Al RiesWhat should a brand leader advertise?Brand leadership, of course. Leadership is the single most important motivating factor in consumer behavior.
Al RiesChanging the direction of a large company is like trying to turn an aircraft carrier. It takes a mile before anything happens. And if it was a wrong turn, getting back on course takes even longer.
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