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Joan Kiddon

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Is AI Disrupting IBM, Or Strengthening Its Future?

There once was an upheaval at IBM; a David and Goliath moment.…

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The End Of The Think Global, Act Local Strategy

One of the most difficult tasks for brand marketers is aligning an…

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Netflix Forgot The First Rule Of Brand Growth: Adore The Core

Brands seem to fall victim to some of the clearest, most detectable,…

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Nissan’s Future Depends On Remembering Its Brand Promise

The adage that history repeats itself is no more apparent than the…

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The Four Warning Signs Of A Declining Brand

Jack Welch, renowned CEO of General Electric, used to say that your…

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PepsiCo’s New Definition Of Relevance

In 1967, the song “San Francisco” by Scott McKenzie described “a whole…

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Why People Snack: The Human Needs Food Brands Forget

The president of Snacking Global at Mars, Andrew Clarke, recently spent some…

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The Brand Architecture Behind Audemars Piguet x Swatch

The criticism was predictable. A revered luxury watchmaker partners with Swatch, introduces…

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Why Brand Loyalty Beats Customer Acquisition

It is just astounding that after more than 35 years, some marketers…

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How Financial Engineering Destroys Brand Value

Claire’s, the tween accessory retailer, is in turnaround mode. Again. Claire’s is…

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