November 19th 2009
The benefits of a strong clear brand. Lessons from Coca-Cola
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Just read an interview with Samantha Hartley (Enlightened Marketing) who spent several years working for Coca-Cola helping build the brand.
She feels that there are six big benefits from having a clear, authentic and compelling brand:
- A shorter sales cycle
- A lower cost of customer acquisition
- You attract perfect clients
- Your brand can carry a premium price
- Brand Loyalty creates repeat business
- Referrals flow more easily
I agree, even without the compelling examples she details.
You can read more in Lisa Nirell’s new book, Energize Growth Now.(Review to follow)
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One Response to: “The benefits of a strong clear brand. Lessons from Coca-Cola”
Hi Reg, thanks for the shout-out. Those benefits are true for small businesses and solopreneurs as well as the giants. Enjoy Lisa’s book – I loved it.
Nice blog!