When most people hear the word ‘marketing,’ they think about companies selling products like Nike shoes or Coca-Cola. However, marketing is not limited to businesses. Political campaigns use many of the same marketing strategies to […]
Category: Chapter 14: Promotion Essentials: Legacy Approaches and Personal Selling
Spotify Wrapped: Why It’s One of the Most Successful Marketing Campaigns for Young People
Every December, it seems impossible to scroll through social media without seeing everyone’s Spotify Wrapped [1]. People share their top artists, most-played songs, favorite genres, and even the number of minutes they spent listening to […]
The Stanley Cup Effect: How a $45 Water Bottle Became a $750M Brand
The Stanley Cup is just a cup. It keeps your water cold, it has a handle, and it comes in different colors. By every rational measure, it is an unremarkable object that does a completely […]
The Business of Graduating
Every May there is a sense of change in the air. Not just for graduates, but for brands. The advertisements change, the store displays change, the email subject lines change. Suddenly everything is covered in […]
Legacy or Innovation?
For over 60 years, Nutella has built one of the strongest brands in the world by doing something most companies avoid: staying exactly the same [1]. Since its introduction in 1964, the Nutella chocolate product […]
Going Viral for the Wrong Reasons: The McDonald’s Big Arch Case Study
Not all marketing success initially looks like success. When McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczewski posted a promotional video for the company’s new Big Arch burger, it went viral but for all the wrong reasons [1]. It […]
Do You Still Remember Any Super Bowl Ads? The Marketing Formula Behind What Sticks and What Doesn’t
Do you remember any Super Bowl advertisements? Maybe the Coinbase ad that had the whole family singing “Everybody” by the Backstreet Boys, or maybe the unsettling moment Claude warned us that ads were coming to […]
Fear-Based Marketing vs. Hope-Based Marketing: Which Works Best?
Marketing campaigns often tap into human emotions to influence decision-making. Two of the most powerful emotions marketers leverage are fear and hope. Fear-based marketing warns consumers about risks and negative consequences, while hope-based marketing inspires them with possibilities and positive outcomes. Both strategies can be effective, but the key is knowing when, where, and how to use them [1].
Leveraging Consumer Psychology for Stronger Brand Loyalty
In the ever-evolving world of marketing, understanding the intricacies of consumer psychology is akin to finding a hidden treasure map. Brands that tap into the psychological triggers of their audience can create not only one-time buyers but lifelong brand advocates. Let’s explore how some leading companies masterfully leverage consumer psychology to build unshakeable brand loyalty [1].
Marketing Lessons from the Streaming Wars: Strategies for Retention, Loyalty, and Content Excellence
n the ever-evolving world of streaming, competition among platforms like Disney+, Netflix, Amazon Prime, and HBO Max is fierce. With subscription fatigue setting in, fluctuating content libraries, and price increases becoming a norm, streaming giants are grappling with the same challenge that many businesses face: retaining their existing customers while continuing to grow. The strategies they employ offer valuable lessons for marketers across industries. Here are key takeaways from the streaming wars and how they can be applied to your marketing strategy [1].
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