Rob Engelman is putting up a list of nine core activities / responsibilities a Marketing Department must handle. 1. Focus on the Customer 2. Monitor the Competition 3. Own the Brand. 4. Find & Direct Outside Vendors. 5. Create New Ideas. 6. Communicate Internally. 7. Manage a Budget. 8. Understand the ROI. 9. Set the [...]
9 Responsibilities of a Marketing Department
March 13th, 2007 · 14 Comments
Tags: Brand Management
Branding Is Strategy
January 11th, 2006 · No Comments
Few independent business owners have the time and resources to dedicate to the level of detail big corporates do in their branding. But there are plenty of things the big companies do well that small-business owners should consider as they strive for long-term survival:
Tags: Strategy
Five Priorities for Brand Differentiation
August 30th, 2005 · No Comments
Marketing leaders across various industries point to brand differentiation as their top challenge in 2005. Industry consolidation and buyer caution put a premium on brand leadership. Yet marketing budgets are barely growing and traditional brand building has fallen prey to the demands for quantifiable sales results.
Tags: Branding