by Bruce Turkel | Nov 16, 2010 | Uncategorized
In the great world of marketing there are many subsets of practices and practitioners. Advertising, branding, promotions, public relations, and online marketing are perhaps the most widely known but there are lots of others. Theoretically they’re all concerned...
by Bruce Turkel | Sep 7, 2010 | Uncategorized
Back in March I wrote about how Toyota did irreparable harm to their brand because they violated the pact they made with their consumer by not delivering on their core competency – durability. If Hyundai and Kia cars are cheaper, we don’t mind. If a Toyota is...
by Bruce Turkel | Jul 19, 2010 | Uncategorized
Last week I travelled to Racine, Wisconsin to do a much-anticipated job for SC Johnson. As Dan Fogelberg sang, “The audiences were heavenly but the travelling was hell.” I’ll spare you the long drawn out story of my travel travails but suffice to say I wound up...
by Bruce Turkel | Mar 8, 2010 | Uncategorized
Toyota did irreparable harm to their brand because they violated the pact they made with their consumer based on their core competency – durability. If Hyundai‘s and Kia’s are cheaper, we don’t mind. If your Toyota is passed by a BMW or a Mazda,...
by Bruce Turkel | Mar 1, 2010 | Uncategorized
If the American population makes up the greatest marketplace in the world then the race for the office of president of the United States is the greatest consumer campaign in the world. BMW, “The Ultimate Driving Machine,” uses four words to promote their brand....
