Many retailers compete by offering the lowest prices or the widest selection of products. Costco does both, but its greatest strength may actually be its ability to create customer loyalty. Unlike most stores, Costco requires […]
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Political Marketing: Why Politicians Are More Like Brands Than We Think
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 […]
Why Every Brand Has a Personality
There was a time when brands spoke in one voice. Somewhere along the way, brands stopped sounding like companies and started sounding like people with Wi-Fi and opinions. Everything was once approved by seven layers […]
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 […]
The Beautiful (Marketing) Game
The 2026 FIFA World Cup represents more than just another soccer world cup. With 48 teams and matches hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, this tournament marks the largest World Cup in history […]
Influencers vs. Micro Influencers: Who Actually Drives Sales?
When most people think about influencer marketing, they probably imagine celebrities with millions of followers promoting products. But what might be surprising is that smaller influencers with much fewer followers can sometimes deliver better results. […]
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 […]
From Hiatus to Headline: The Marketing Strategy Behind BTS’s Global Return
The return of BTS represents one of the most anticipated events in the global entertainment industry. BTS is a seven-member male K-pop group that debuted in June 2013 from a then-small entertainment company, Big Hit […]
Armonia in Milano-cortina: How Marketing Strategy Creates Brand Harmony at the Winter Olympics
Armonia, or Harmony, is the official theme for the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympic Games, one that represents this particular Games’ broader vision for the world beyond sports [7]. Unlike traditional Olympic ceremonies held in a […]
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].
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