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To brand…or NOT to brand B2B Products

By James T. Berger December 1, 2007

The conventional wisdom concerning the positives of branding business-to-business products is most compelling, as articulated by Hard University Prof. John Quelch. Quelch…

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The Container Function of Sales

By Tim J. Smith, PhD December 1, 2007

A wise salesperson once mentioned to me that sales is a container function.  It contains the relationship between the customer, partners, and…

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Top 6 – December 2007

By Tim J. Smith, PhD December 1, 2007

Wintry Hearth Rejuvenates the Importance of Being True The CEO/MD must be the Brand Cheerleader. The Brand creates a common purpose that…

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Telecomeuppance: Telecoms Impending Brand Turmoil

By Tim J. Smith, PhD November 1, 2007

Try this thought experiment. You are the CMO for a top telco. Your company’s portfolio includes the expected assortment of wireless and…

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Insight from a Marketing Master

By James T. Berger November 1, 2007

John Quelch was one of ten marketing experts profiled in the 2007 book, Conversations with Marketing Masters, authored by Laura Mazur and…

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Add-ons or Version

By Tim J. Smith, PhD November 1, 2007

When should a C-level executive pursue an add-on vs. a versioning strategy?  What makes one more attractive than the other?  Should every…

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Information is a Commodity

By James T. Berger November 1, 2007

In the Internet age, information has become a commodity.  It’s available everywhere for no cost.  The New York Times, which was always…

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Top 6 – November 2007

By Tim J. Smith, PhD November 1, 2007

The Beauty of Autumn Colors Rises from the Death of Chlorophyll Kill erratic brands. – Global brand builders position the brand in…

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Extending the Power of the Price Waterfall to Customer Value

By Tim J. Smith, PhD October 1, 2007

Price waterfalls, by definition, deal with price.  While price and value should be intimately related, we know this is not always true. …

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Ease Up on Sales Button For New Ventures

By James T. Berger October 1, 2007

New ventures would be wise to go slowly with the initial sales effort and carefully manage the “sales learning curve (SLC),” according…

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