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"Fail fast" is a business trope I've never decided if I liked or not. On one hand - it recognises that everyone will have their moments where something doesn't work out and recommends that they should quickly realise it and move on... but it also feels easier said than done and potentially a piece of throwaway jargon that might be widely quoted while few will follow. 😬 Anyway, learning from mistakes and failures is surely one of the best ways to develop, and advertising agencies are certainly better when they do. Quoting Raja Rajamannar, chief marketing and communications officer of Mastercard, here: "Failure is a crucial element of success. It indicates that we’re pushing ourselves to think differently and innovate." In a piece for Creative Salon Worldwide, Dani Gibson speaks with several chief strategy officers about their experiences and views on how to embrace moments of failure to achieve professional and business growth. Thanks to Jo Arden, Ben Shaw, Mel Arrow and Dan Hulse for their insights. The link to read the full piece, for free, will be included in the comments below 👇 #failfast #leadershiplessons #businessinsights #advertising #strategy

Think merch is just for big brands? Wrong. It’s a growth hack any business can use to build loyalty and stand out. #EarnedGrowth #BrandingWins

In today's competitive landscape, associations must set themselves apart to attract and retain members. The key is offering something members can't get elsewhere. According to a recent Avenue M poll, 71% of association execs said their org offers a unique, highly valued program or service only available through them. Successful orgs are embracing innovation, exploring new revenue streams like endorsement programs and market research opportunities. Personalization is also critical - analyze data to tailor experiences, but maintain customer trust through empathy and privacy. Read the article for more insights on how your association can differentiate itself and drive engagement and revenue. 💡 #AssociationSuccess #ValueProposition #MemberEngagement https://lnkd.in/gJnjijeC

Understanding the distinction between businesses and brands is crucial in today's competitive landscape. 💼 Businesses focus on transactions, while brands build relationships. 🤝 A business sells products or services, but a brand sells an experience, a lifestyle, and values. ✨ Businesses aim for profit, while brands strive for loyalty and advocacy. 🎯 In a world inundated with choices, a strong brand stands out, fostering trust and emotional connections with customers. 💖 Which one are you building? Share your thoughts below! 👇 #BusinessVsBrand #BrandBuilding #CustomerExperience

Understanding the distinction between businesses and brands is crucial in today's competitive landscape. 💼 Businesses focus on transactions, while brands build relationships. 🤝 A business sells products or services, but a brand sells an experience, a lifestyle, and values. ✨ Businesses aim for profit, while brands strive for loyalty and advocacy. 🎯 In a world inundated with choices, a strong brand stands out, fostering trust and emotional connections with customers. 💖 Which one are you building? Share your thoughts below! 👇 #BusinessVsBrand #BrandBuilding #CustomerExperience

High impact, high influence, high income, purpose-driven brands have absolute clarity about who they are, who they serve, what problem they solve, why they solve that problem, and how they solve it. #purpose #branding #clarity #sales #digitalmarketing

A brand isn’t what you say it is. It’s what people feel when they think of you.  The greatest businesses don’t sell products. They create relationships. They inspire loyalty, respect, and belief. Because trust is not just earned—it’s what keeps you relevant, even in a crowded world.  Build trust, and you’ll build something unstoppable.  #TrustIsPower #EarnItEveryDay #LeadWithImpact

99% of you are missing out on this key step to building an exceptional brand. It's easy to access, but hard to implement. There's a belief you can just skip this part. It must not apply to you. You're wrong. We spend a lot of time talking about who you sell to. Who your customer avatar is. How to delight your community. But just as important, is understanding who ISN'T your customer. This is where people, even the boldest entrepreneurs, get scared. Why would you limit who you can sell to? Because if you're truly serving and delighting and speaking to your target customers, you CAN'T be for everyone. When you try to sell to everyone, you dilute your message. When you target your message, you lay the foundation for raving fans, loyal customers, and becoming a craveable brand. And, if you're brave enough, you'll take it a step further and create enemies. https://lnkd.in/guaZkFd9 #brandbuilding #brandidentity #marketingstrategy

2025 is the year most brands will go out of business because they lack substance and still rely on big claims: "I made $4739876 in the last 8.5 days" "My clients lost 35.78 kg without lifting a finger" "I got 75 dates in 2 hours while buying panties for grandma" You can no longer rely on tactics that used to work in 2017. Back then your content could suck and you would still make a ton of money. Today, we're in a trust recession. People have seen all these many times, and the market is now too sophisticated to respond to bigger, bolder claims. (Google "market sophistication" by Eugene Schwartz) You need to prove that you know what you're talking about. You need to prove that there's something unique about you. You need to prove that your brand stands for something. And... You need to prove it's relevant and resonates with people. If you're scared, don't be. That's such a blessing because it'll reward brands that are ethical and that are leading with integrity.

High impact, high influence, high income, purpose-driven brands have absolute clarity about who they are, who they serve, what problem they solve, why they solve that problem, and how they solve it. #purpose #branding #clarity #sales #digitalmarketing