All the signs seem to point to a looming recession. Of course, recessions are almost always driven by emotional angst, and with every nervous sell-off or panicky tweet we set our course more firmly. Humans are nothing if not herd animals.
During the golden age of social media, before privacy concerns became widely known, you’d often see slide decks about how people want to have conversations with brands.
Often, as marketers, strategists, and leaders, we want only high-level interpretations of meaningfulness—brand recall, favorability, and preference. But that idea of meaningfulness can shift: media planners maximize against reach, PR professionals report in impressions, and brand managers worry about market penetration.
An astounding 98% of people in China experience the internet through their mobile phone, which instantly makes over 800 million users a formidable cohort for marketers to tap into. When combined with the steady growth of the Chinese middle-class, it is clear to see business opportunities in what is now the world’s biggest retail market.
Branding Strategy Insider helps marketing oriented leaders and professionals like you define and grow brand value. BSI readers know, we regularly answer questions from marketers everywhere. Today we hear from Mike, a Marketing VP in Chicago, Illinois who has this question about the relationship between brand strategy and brand positioning.
