Apple : The sad fall of a Challenger Brand icon

Apple was one of the original Challenger brands. Sadly, it has lost its Challenger mojo.

Marketing lessons from the Challenger Brand graveyard

Challenger brand successes are much lauded. There’s more to be learnt when Challenger Brands fail.

Four Marketing Lessons from the US 2012 Election

The longest, most expensive Presidential campaign in history has important lessons for marketers globally

Subjectivity : The hidden danger in Strategy planning

We’re all subjective beings – but its objectivity that you need when you’re Planning

Customer Dilemma : Give them what they want or what they need?

Customers have no problem telling us what they want. Should we always give it to them?

Has marketing enhanced or tarnished the Olympic™ brand?

The Olympics is undeniably a true brand icon. Have we gone too far in how we market it?

Strategy Killers : Playing it Safe

Strategies without an element of risk are poor strategies. Playing it safe may be the worst thing you can do.

Brand Canada or Brand USA. Which marketing challenge would you take on?

Nation branding is crucial to remain globally competitive, attract FDI and immigrants. Here’s a look at two nation brands at a cross-road.

Strategy Killers : The dreaded BSO Syndrome

Many things can hobble your Strategy. Succumbing to Bright Shiny Object Syndrome is definitely one of them.

Warlords, Fizzy Drinks and Dynamic Storytelling

Great storytelling creates deeper connections with your brand. Some tips on getting better at it.