Tag Archives: steve jobs
How to Create “Aha!” Positioning for Your Brand with Andy Cunningham
November 20, 2017
“The biggest problem we marketers face today is trying to be all things to all people.” Andy Cunningham would know. She’s spent her career positioning brands. As the jacket of her book says: “Trust Andy. Steve Jobs did.” That’s right. Andy played … Read More
Guy Kawasaki on Being a Brand Evangelist
May 4, 2015
“Branding is blocking and tackling.” Guy Kawasaki would know. As a brand evangelist for some of the biggest brands in history including Apple, Android, and Wikipedia, Guy knows that “bringing the good news” is a lot of work. I couldn’t … Read More
Do You Need a Brand Promise?
May 31, 2012
We hear it all the time. What’s your brand promise? That’s part of your brand promise. Like many ubiquitous statements in the fast-moving marketing zeitgeist the phrase ‘brand promise’ is bandied about with great ease but what does it really … Read More
What I Learned from Steve Jobs (Book Review)
December 12, 2011
Okay, now that I have your attention, allow me to clarify. I did not have the pleasure of meeting Mr. Jobs. I did, however, have the pleasure of reading Walter Isaacson’s landmark biography on the legendary Apple co-founder and CEO … Read More
MLK, The Gap, & the Downside of Social Media
November 7, 2011
If there’s a downside to the rise of social media it’s our increased ability to ‘pile on’ creative work. We all talk about the increase in connections and conversations but we forget to caution against the risk of increased negativity … Read More
Steve Jobs on Innovation, Intuition, & Life
October 6, 2011
Steve Jobs has passed away leaving behind an unparalleled legacy in American innovation. As my friend and fellow marketer, Bob Abbate, fittingly summed up, “His vision inspired me. His products are the tools of my trade. He was a master … Read More