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Introducing The Ten Brand Archetypes. 1. IDENTITY [who we are] 2. FEELING [the emotional impact of our brand] 3. THOUGHT [how and what we really communicate] 4. ATTRACTION [the impact of the brand on relationships] 5. ENERGY [how does the brand motivate action] 6. GROWTH [the capacity to expand] 7. STRUCTURE [what we are respected for] 8. FREEDOM [how our brand generates excitement] 9. SPIRIT [how our brand inspires] 10. RENEWAL [power of our brand to change peoples lives]

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Usingthebrandarchetypesyoucanidentifyyourbrand personalityandyourbrandidea.Thishelpsyoudefinethecritical branddriverwithinthecontextofyourbrandportfolio. Thisallowsyoutodriveyourbusinessstrategythroughthe archetypesbymappinghowyourbranddriverandbrandportfolio evolve,developandmaturesovertime. Consumer/CustomerManagement...

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Positioninghastobedonewithinthecontextofyourpredefined market.Whenyoustartedyourbusinesstherewasaveryspecific nichemarketthatyouintuitivelyunderstood. Inalllikelihoodthisnichemarkethasevolvedthroughseveral brandextensionandleveragingstrategies.Youareprobablynow targetingseveraldifferentmarketsegments,throughmarketing channelsandcategories. Byaligningthesedifferentnichemarketsormarketsegmentsto differentpersonalities,whicharesupportedbytheculturalbrand, youareabletooptimiseorganisationefficiencieswithacredible footprintwithinthemarket. Byunderstandinghoweachnichemarketevolvesyouareableto developaconsumer/customermodeloffandincludesbrand engagementstrategiesandtouchpointmanagementprograms. ANoteonourTerminologyofNicheMarkets: Typicallyyourbrandhasbeenbuiltaroundanichemarket,yet nichedoesnotnecessarilymeanasmallmarket. Nichemarketmeansafocusedmarketwhichunderstandsthe brand,whatitpromises,whatmakesitdifferentandwhatmakes itrelevantinaconsumerslife. Branddiffusionanddilutionisoftenaresultofdecliningbrand differentiationandrelevancetothisnichemarketand/orbrand extensionsintermsofproducts,markets,channelorcategories. Communicationprogram... Bynowyouwillagreethatyourbrandhasrepresentsand communicatewhatisrelevantanddifferentaboutyou. Usingthearchetypalpersonalitiesmakesthisprocessaloteasier. Ithelpsyoutodeterminethedriversofsubconsciousbehaviour andhowtocommunicatethosedriversthroughthevarious traditionalandnontraditionalcommunicationchannelsavailableto you.

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Asanexample,howyoucommunicateonlinecouldbequite differentfromhowyoucommunicateoffline. InternalBrandAlignment... Peoplewanttoaspiretosomethinglargerthanthemselves.They needmeaningandpurposeintheirlives. Youremployeesarenodifferentandyouhavetostandfor something.Youcannotoperateinavacuum! Andthemoreprevalentthemeaningandpurposeisinyour employeeslife,themorepowerfultheirmotivation.Thisiscommon sense! Thearchetypescanprovidethiscontext.Andbyunderstanding yourinternalculturethroughthearchetypesitisfareasiertoalign employeesbehaviourwithyourbrandpositioning.Itwillalsogoa longwaytodeliveringonthebusinessstrategy. SuccessionManagement Organisationshaveaculture.Leadersinanorganisationtypically wanttheculturetoexpresstheirwayofdoingthings. Intheabsenceofaclearculturalmanagementprocess,the changeinleadershipandtheleadershipstylecanbeeitherevery positiveornegativeforanorganisation. Thearchetypesprovidetheculturalcontextfornewleadership andallowthenewleadershipaclearinsightintohowtheyshould goaboutimplementingchangetosuittheirstyle.
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Becausethearchetypemodelisbuiltaroundhumanmotivationand behaviour,itcanbeintegratedmanydifferentaspectsofyourHR strategyandbusinessoperation.Someexamplesinclude: >leadershipprogram >staffrecruitment >inductionprograms >performancemanagementreviews >performancetraining >successionplanning

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Brand Archetype Examples

TheRulerArchetype "Wheredoyouwanttogotoday?" ForMoreontheRulerArchetype...

TheExplorerArchetype Jeep:Wannahavesomefunoutthere? ForMoreontheExplorerArchetype...

TheDiplomatArchetype Woolworths:WhereQuality,InnovationandValueis TheDifference ForMoreontheDiplomatArchetype...

TheWarriorArchetype InvestecMakingthingshappenbybeingOutofthe Ordinary ForMoreontheWarriorArchetype...

TheExecutiveArchetype

SABMiller:Oursuccesswilldependonknowinghowto runabeerbusinessbetterthanourcompetitorsand extractingmaximumvaluefromtheassetsnowin place. ForMoreontheExecutiveArchetype... TheLoyalistArchetype: Lego:NourishingchildrensInquisitiveness,Creativity andImagination! ForMoreontheLoyalistArchetype...

TheHealerArchetype Timehonouredfamilyrecipethatbringsamomentof peaceandenjoymentOumaRusks FormoreontheHealerArchetype...

TheInnocentArchetype Purity:Adesireforpurity,goodness andsimplicity MoreontheInnocentArchetype...

TheMagicianArchetype Wheredowegotoexperienceamomentsmagic?MNET! MoreontheMagicianArchetype...

TheRebelArchetype OutsuranceRedefininghowinsuranceis done! MoreontheRebelArchetype...

TheSageArchetype Whodoyougotoforadvice?Oprah,helpingyou makebetterdecisions MoreontheSageArchetype...

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The Rebel Archetype

TheRebelsvalueliesoutsidethesocialstructuresandnorms.They seekabetter,amorehumane,andefficientway.Theystandout becauseoftheirnonconformitytothenormal. OtherNames:Genius,Humanitarian,Inventor,Sage,Rebel,Scientist Motto:FreedomtobeOriginal Values:Unconventional,Shock,Innovative,Freedom. TheRebelcanbedefinedthroughthefollowingtypesof characteristics:
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Seekingtogobeyondconformity Valueliesoutsidethesocialstructuresandnorms Disruptionsagainsttyrannyrepression,conformityandcynicism Principledasopposedtotheunprincipledoutlaw Seeksabetterway,amorehumanway,amoreefficientway Standsinownwayofbeing,owntruthandappreciatesthat whichisdifferent

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Lookstotelltheirownstoryratherthaneveryoneelse's Bringshopeandaspirations

TheRebelmaystrengthenyourbrand'sidentityifit:
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canbeafringeelementproductoranunconventionalproduct couldhaveaveryspecificnichemarket bringssocialchangeandanewwayofbeing isoriginal encouragesindividualismandfreedom challengesconventionandstatusquo.Valueliesoutsidethe norm

BrandExample:Outsurance Redefininghowinsuranceisdone

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The Magician Archetype

TheMagicianseekstounderstandhowthingsworkandevolveand mastertheirtransformation.Itisthealchemistofoldwhotruly succeeded. OtherNames:Transformer,Investigator,Researcher,Shaman, Therapist,Sorcerer Motto:Magicalmomentsandtransformativeexperiences Values:Probing,Intensity,Rebirth,Surrender TheMagiciancanbedefinedthroughthefollowingtypesof characteristics:
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Bringsmiraclesandtransformation Helpsmakesdreamareality Tradesontheimageofmagic Radicalchangesthatoccurwithinthesystemratherthanthe rebelliouschanges Encouragesyoutostepintotheunknownandexperience change Encouragesconsciousnessandawareness change Connectwithyourself Liveyourvision,beyourvision,makeyourdreamscometrue Theabilitytosurprise lookinwardfor

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TheMagiciancouldbetherightidentityforyourbrandif:
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theproductbringschangeandtransformation helpschangethewayanindustrybehavesorcreatesanew industry helpspeopleevolveanddeveloptheirconsciousness(newage) helpsapersonclarifywhotheyareandwhattheyneed providesfuturestabilityandwellbeing personalchange(spiritualandpsychological)

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BrandExample:MNET

Wheredowegotoexperienceamomentsmagic?

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The Innocent Archetype

TheInnocentisfreetobethemselveswithouttheneedofvalidation fromtheworldandexcessivematerialismpursuits.Theydesire simple,honestpleasureandvaluebasicvalues. OtherNames:Mystic,Poet,Dreamer,VisionaryArtist,Musician, Oracle,Psychic Motto:Freetobeyourself Values:Simplicity,Wholeness,Authenticity,Honesty TheInnocentcanbedefinedthroughthefollowingtypesof characteristics:
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Thisisthebeginningandtheend.Thestartofthejourney throughnaiveinnocenceandhopeandthereturnofa complete,securebeing.

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Freedomfromthefastlane,analternativehealthyway. Lifecanbesimple,uncomplicatedandgood. Canexperiencelifesexperiencesandopportunitiesyetremain yourself. Inanunsafeandunfairworld,youaresafe. Redemptionispossible.Thereishopeandyouarenotcaged. Itisnaturalandharmoniousandreflectsperfection. Simplepleasure,basicvalues.Honestyandauthenticity.

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TheInnocentprovidesanidentityforbrandsthat:
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isaproductthatisbeyondprovinganythingandstandsonits owntwofeet isbuiltonsimplicityandprovidesasimplesolution hasastrongethicalandmoralfoundation builtontraditional,uncompromisingvalues areassociatedwithgoodness,traditionorchildhood areaproductandservicethatpromisessalvation,wellnessand goodness

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BrandExample:Purity Adesireforpurity,goodnessandsimplicity

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The Healer Archetype

TheHealerdesiresemanatefromtheneedtogiveandtoprovidecare andsupport,evenattheexpenseofthemselves.Theyaremovedby compassiontohelpothersatrueFlorenceNightingale. OtherNames:Caregiver,thesaint,altruist,parent,helper,supporter Moto:Loveyourneighbourasyourself Values:Compassion,Healing,Comfort Thehealercanbedefinedthroughthefollowingtypesof characteristics:
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Protectivetowardschildrenandtheenvironment

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Protectivenessandsupportcausessacrificeofownneeds Conflictinbalancingothersneedswithownandthedesireto supportratherthansmotherorsuffocate Polariseddesireswithpositiveandnegativemakesthisa complexbrand Protectionhealingnourishment Sensitivetoothersandprovideemotionalsupport Providingsafetyfromharmandaretrusting

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TheHealermayberightforyourbrandidentityif
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BrandExample:OumaRusks Timehonouredfamilyrecipethatbringsamomentofpeaceand enjoyment

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The Jester Archetype

TheJesterlivesforversatilecommunication.Theylovetoplay,and toexpressandenjoythemselves.Theythriveonstandingoutand expressingthemselvesasindependentthinkers. OtherNames:Storyteller,Messenger,EternalYouth,Intellectual, Trickster Motto:Spontaneousbeingthroughcommunication Values:Communication,Versatility,QuickWittedness,Knowledge TheJestercanbedefinedthroughthefollowingtypesof characteristics:
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Representsfun,thelightersidetolifeandavoidingboredom Breaktheruleseasilycanbeabitanarchist Thinkinnovativelyandoutofbox Maysellunhealthyproductsthatarenotgoodforyou Turnnegativeintoapositive Cangetawaywithpushingitalittle

TheJestermaybeagoodidentityforbrands:
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isveryversatileandadaptsverywell processanddisseminateknowledgeandinformationclearly

BrandExample:Nandos It'snotaboutthechicken,itsaboutLife

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The Loyalist Archetype

TheLoyalistenlivensandnourisheshumanityinasolidandpractical manner.Theyareintouchwithlifeandreflectacalm,composed demeanour. OtherNames:Builder,NatureLover,Musician,Provider,Gardener, Dance Motto:Protect,buildandnourish Values:Presence,Steadfastness,Practicality,Nourishment,Being Natural TheLoyalistcanbedefinedthroughthefollowingtypesof characteristics:
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Issteadfast,loyalandcalm Seekstoenlivenandnourisheshumanity Hasstrongconnectionstonature Isasymbolofstrengthandpracticality Hasasensualandartisticside Tendstobuildfromnaturalfoundationsorelements Canbeverymaterialistic Providesprotection Creativeandliveforthemoments

TheNurturermayberightforyourbrandidentityif:
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thatallowscreativeexpression isanaturalsubstanceandfostersnature haspracticalusesorispracticalinitsapplication thatcanbedrivenbyinnovation isitdoityourselftypeofproduct hascreativetypeofsolutionsthatmaybemultiple

BrandExamples:Lego NourishingchildrensInquisitiveness,CreativityandImagination!

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The Executive Archetype

TheExecutivedesirestocreatealastingimpactontheworldthrough hardworkandplanning.Theyareintouchwiththemaninthestreet andseektocreatevaluethroughdisciplinedeffort,focusand organisation. OtherNames:WiseElder,Executive,Advisor,Manager,Hermit, AmbitiousOne Motto:PlanYourWork&WorkYourPlan Values:Integrity,Structured,Disciplined TheExecutivecanbedefinedthroughthefollowingtypesof characteristics:
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Doesnotseekelitismandvaluesthecommonmanjustasthey are(everyonematters) Desirestocreatealastingimpactontheworldthroughhard workandplanning Bringsstructureandwisdomtoanyapplication Inspiresthebestfromstaff,peopleandenvironmentwithout takingcredit Takesresponsibilityforaction Ishonestandtakesprideindeliveringquality

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isahighlystructuredproductwithfunctionalapplications iswellworkedoutproductthatisreliable providesorganisationtopeopleandsystems isdignifiedandhasintegrity

BrandExample:SABMiller "Oursuccesswilldependonknowinghowtorunabeerbusiness betterthanourcompetitorsandextractingmaximumvaluefromthe assetsnowinplace."

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The Warrior Archetype

TheWarriorinspiresustotriumphoveradversaryandevil,defending thecauseortheunderdog.Theybringenergy,actionanddelivery andwillmaketheirpresencefelt. OtherNames:Warrior,Leader,Hero,Adventurer,Initiator,Light Bearer Motto:SeizetheMomentandMakeitHappen Values:Courage,Initiative,Independence,Action TheWarrioristheherobrandandcanbedefinedthroughthe followingtypesofcharacteristics:
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Makestheworldabetterplace Inspiresustotriumphoveradversaryandevil,defendingthe causeortheunderdog Reflectsambitionandinspiresbraverytoovercomechallenges andmaketoughchoices

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Displaysenergy,discipline,focusanddetermination Helpsyoubecomeallyoucanbe Arehighlycompetitiveandenergetic

TheWarriorcouldbegoodforbrands:
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thataredriveinitiativesorinitiatethingsinaconsumerslife thatrelatetolargesocialchange thatneedtobeaggressivelypositionedinthemarketplace thatarecomingupfromthebottomofthepile thathelppeopleexpresstheirpotentialandstretchthemselves thathaveamajorimpactontheworld thataredrivenbyhighactivity arehighlycompetitive

BrandExamples:Investec MakingthingshappenbybeingOutoftheOrdinary

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The Diplomat Archetype

Plato:Thatwhichisgoodisbeautiful,andthatwhichis beautifulisgood
TheDiplomatseekstobringbalance,harmonyandfairnesstoany situationandrelationship.Theybringsocialorderthroughstrategy, planning,andcooperationandhaveadeepappreciationofsensual beautyandpleasure. OtherNames:Artist,Lover,Diplomat,Peacemaker,Councillor,Host, Lawmaker Motto:UnderstandingPatternsofHarmony Values:Intimacy,Balance,SophisticationandAestheticBeauty TheDiplomatcanbedefinedthroughthefollowingtypesof characteristics:
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Onapersonallevelitisaboutrelationshipsofintimacy,sensual pleasureandtruelove Onamacroscaleitisaboutsocialharmonyandjustice Itrespectsfriendshipsandlifelongassociations Admiresbeautyandaestheticrefineness Appreciatespatternsandlateralthinking Seekstobringbalance,harmonyandfairnesstothesituation andrelationship Bringssocialorderthroughstrategy,planning,andcooperation

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TheDiplomatmaybeagoodidentityforyourbrandif:
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bringsbalanceandharmonytosituation canbeapremiumqualityproductthatisdistinctive helpspeoplefindintimacyamongsteachother providesasenseofwellbeingandaesthetics helpspeopleenjoythemselvesandletgo

BrandExample:Woolworths WhereQuality,InnovationandValueisTheDifference

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The Explorer Archetype

TheExplorerdesiresfreedom,wantstobeselfsufficientandloves theappealofspace,opennessandexpansiveness.Theyseeka betterworldanditisaboutthejourneyandwhatwillsupportthe journey. OtherNames:Explorer,Philosopher,Gypsy,Scholar,TruthSeeker, Teacher Motto:Followthejourney Values:Philosophy,Inspiration,Idealism TheExplorercanbedefinedthroughthefollowingtypesof characteristics:
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Itisaboutthejourneyandwhatwillsupportthejourney Findpathsthataretherebutundiscovered Theappealofspace,opennessandexpansiveness Preferindividualisticexpressionovercompetitiveenvironments Lookingtofulfilaneed Desirefreedomandbecomingselfsufficient

Theexplorerisagoodidentityforbrandsthat:
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BrandExamples:Jeep Wannahavesomefunoutthere?

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The Ruler Archetype

TheRulerexpressespower,charismaandcharmandisborntorule. Theyaredrivenbyactionandthedesiretocreateandmanage throughcontrol.Theycanbeveryplayfulanddramaticyetare clearlyincharge. OtherNames:Performer,King/Queen,MagicalChild,Entertainer, Knight Motto:CreateYourVisions Values:Creativity,ZestforLife,Charisma,Playfulness TheRulercanbedefinedthroughthefollowingtypesof characteristics:

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Takescontrol,orprovidescontroltoasituation Gainingandmaintainingpowerisaprimarymotivation Theirenvironmentisexpressive,opulentorshowy Concernedwithimage,statusandprestige Provideclearlydefinedroles Canbeveryplayfulanddramatic Areclearlyinchargeandarepowerful

TheRulermayberightforyourbrandidentityif:
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isapowerbrandorahighstatusbrand helpspeopletodeveloptheirownpersonalpower developsastrong,functionalbrandpositioningasamarket leader helpspeoplebemoreincontrol helpspeopleexpressthemselves ismoderatelytohighpriced providelifetimeguarantees helpspeopleexpressthemselvesbecausetheyareincontrol areprotective

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BrandExample:Microsoft "Wheredoyouwanttogotoday?"

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The Sage Archetype

TheSageseparatetruthfromillusionandhasthewisdomtosolve murkyproblemsthatotherscannot.Theyareindependentthinkers thatvaluetruth,andbelieveinhumanitiescapacitytocreateabetter world. OtherNames:Mentor,Master,SacredServant,Worker,Craftsman, Disciple Motto:Realismanddevotioninthoughtandinservicetolife. Values:Efficiency,BeingDependable,Detail TheSagecanbedefinedthroughthefollowingtypesof characteristics:
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Separatestruthfromillusiondisplayswisdomandsolvesmurky problemsotherscant Displaysclearlucidthinkingbutlackcharisma Theexpert:educate,adviceandguide Helpyoumakeasmarterdecisiondiscriminationandeffective thinking Makespeoplethinkandstimulatesideas Learninganddevelopment

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TheSagewouldbeagoodidentityforbrands:
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BrandExamples:Oprah Whodoyougotoforadvice?Oprah,helpingyoumakebetter decisions.

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How brands naturally grow

Thereisnodoubtthattodaysbrand worldhasbecometoocomplicated.I wasdoingsomeresearchonbrand positioningandcameacrossamodel calledtheBrandAssetValuator.Itisa modelthatwasdevelopedbyY&R, whichispartoftheWPPgroup. Thelovelythingaboutthismodelis thatitshowsthebranddevelopment logicandhasqualifiedthisresearching20000brandsover13years with450000consumerthrough44countries,with70brandmetrics, 48imaginaryattributes,140consumermetricsandwithin50 categories.Sufficetosay,theresearchisqualified. Thesimpleoutputofthisprogramtherearefourpillarsthatmustbe developedinalogicalwaytocreateabrandleadershipposition. DifferentiationandRelevancemakeupBrandStrengththeyaxiswith EsteemandKnowledgemakingupBrandStatureonthexaxis.These twodonotnecessarilycorrelatewherejustbecauseyouhavestrong brandstature,meansyouhavestrongbrandstrengthenandvice versa. Byusingthesefourpillarsandaguidelineyoubuildabrandfirst throughdifferentiation,thenrelevance.Overtime,esteemdevelops, thenknowledge.

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Brands do not happen by chance!!

WelcometotheBrandEvolutionblog. Thepurposeofthisblogistoexplorehowbrandsevolve,which includeshowyouneedpositionyourbrandssothatitevolveswhere

youneeditto.EinsteinoncesaidthatGoddoesnotplaydicewith theuniversesonothingislefttochance.Sodontleaveyourbrand tochance.

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