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Some Bizarre Facts About Trademarks

By James T. Berger July 17, 2019

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Mr. Berger is actively involved as an expert witness for trademark-related legal matters.)  A trademark is any word, name, symbol,…

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Strategic Movements: July 2019

By Tim J. Smith, PhD July 17, 2019

Household Insecticide Pricing Raid, a household insecticide by S.C. Johnson & Son Inc. with roughly 50% U.S. market share, sells for $4.27…

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The profit revenue bridge for pricing analytics dashboards

Pricing Dashboard Design

By Tim J. Smith, PhD June 17, 2019

Executive dashboards are valuable coordination tools. They help pricing teams communicate facts and identify areas deserving executive attention. This is demonstrably clear.…

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Pricing analytics: scatterplot demonstrating a simple linear regression exercise

Machine Learning for the Masses: Regression Analysis

By Nathan L. Phipps June 17, 2019

Machine learning has become a very popular topic in recent years. However, I fear that most people hear “machine learning” and assume…

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What are “Ironclad” Brands and How to Maintain Them

What are “Ironclad” Brands and How to Maintain Them

By James T. Berger June 17, 2019

In her new book, an experienced brand strategist identifies the essence of powerful brands and offers ways to maintain and strengthen them.…

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Example of ineffective UX design for conveying information

The Importance of Speaking Other Business Languages

By Kyle T. Westra June 17, 2019

I was recently in Portland, Oregon for the first time, attending a business conference. The Digital Summit series brings together all manner…

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Strategic Movements: June 2019

By Tim J. Smith, PhD June 17, 2019

Honey Demand Up, Supply Constant.  Prices? Demand for honey has increased as people perceive it as a healthy alternative to sucrose and…

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Market vs. Executives: I know an old company that let the market the price decide…

By Tim J. Smith, PhD May 25, 2019

I know an old company that let market the price decide.
The market decision wiggled and ziggled but decided it did.
I don’t know why the company let the market decide.
I propose it will die.

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The New Invisible Hand: Five Revolutions in the Digital Economy

The Elephants in the Room

By Kyle T. Westra May 24, 2019

Having value-creating channel partners is much better than the alternative. But even good partnerships carry risk. In the channel, one of those risks is that the partner becomes more powerful than the supplier.

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Internet Evolves Into Ultimate Corporate Survey Research Vehicle

By James T. Berger May 24, 2019

The biggest reason for the rise of the Internet survey is the demise of the other more established conventional methodologies. At the same time, the Internet continues to add new technological features that enhance its ability to reach populations and probe relevant target markets.

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