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MUSINGS ON STRATEGY, CULTURE & CHANGE

Hilton Barbour
March 9, 2017

Scotch Whisky - A Masterclass in Brand Mythology

Hilton Barbour
March 9, 2017
Scotch Whisky - A Masterclass in Brand Mythology

Scotch whisky offers a masterclass in brand mythology—where story, language, and tradition create exclusivity and meaning. This post is a wee ode to what marketers can learn from one of the world’s most storied brands.

Tagged: marketing, strategy, branding, brands, leadership, positioning

Hilton Barbour
September 14, 2016

Bright Shiny Objects: A Strategy Killer

Hilton Barbour
September 14, 2016
Bright Shiny Objects: A Strategy Killer

New platforms promise growth, attention, and relevance. But without strategic discipline, “bright shiny objects” derail focus and waste effort. This post explores why novelty is often strategy’s quiet killer.

Tagged: strategy, marketing, leadership, digital transformation, innovation

Hilton Barbour
March 10, 2015

Culture, Strategy & The Turmoil of M&A

Hilton Barbour
March 10, 2015
Culture, Strategy & The Turmoil of M&A

When mergers fail, the root cause is rarely strategy or scale—it’s culture. This essay explores how misaligned values and behaviours quietly derail M&A long before synergies are realized.

Tagged: culture, strategy, mergers, acquisition, M&A, leadership

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