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Positioning | The Psychology of Branding

Academic Disciplines Psychology Business Disciplines Positioning Central Metaphors The Moat The Niche Theoretical Framework Mindshare Deliverables Category Name Formal Positioning Statement Informal Positioning Statement Brand Line

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Sales | The Rhetoric Of Branding

Academic Disciplines Rhetoric Business Disciplines Sales Central Metaphors The Case Theoretical Framework Ethos | Moral Center Pathos | Empathy Logos | Reason Kairos | Opportune Moment Deliverables Sales Strategy Sales Guide Sales Kit Sales Training

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Marketing | The Economics Of Branding

Academic Disciplines Economics Business Disciplines Marketing Merchandising Central Metaphors The Marketplace Theoretical Framework Product Place Price Promotion Deliverables Product Design Pricing Strategy Promotional Strategy Unique Selling Proposition

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Las Casitas Del Colca Set To Open

The newest Orient-Express property is due to open in Southern Peru on April 15th, 2008: Located in the heart of the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in the world, Las Casitas Del Colca is a haven of peace … Continue reading

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Librisa Spa Property Site Tells Of A Colourful Historical Past

Since opening its doors in 1899, the Mount Nelson Hotel has borne witness to two world wars and facilitated strategic tactic talks for South Africa’s famous Anglo Boer War.  For it was here, in the heart of Cape Town, that … Continue reading

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Casa De Sierra Nevada Opens New Fine Dining Restaurant Andanza

Casa de Sierra Nevada, an Orient-Express hotel in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, announces the opening of Andanza, its fine dining restaurant, on September 22nd. The Spanish word Andanza translates as “an adventuresome and serendipitous walk,” which will be reflected … Continue reading

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Every Kid Deserves To Grow Up

James Fund research successes have attracted the attentions of discerning donors in New York City, resulting in their generous support of ongoing James Fund projects. We are delighted to be working with our friends at Solving Kids’ Cancer, created in … Continue reading

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Mount Nelson’s New Spa Promises To Soothe The Senses

Time is drawing near for complete luxury and indulgence to descend upon the Mother City in the form of the Mount Nelson Hotel’s new R18 million luxurious Librisa Spa, which opens in December 2007.  Set in the lush gardens of … Continue reading

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Architectural Branding | Building Brands

Korea’s largest newspaper, The Chosun Ilbo (in English), has a beautifully-illustrated story on the use of eye-catching architecture as brand symbols.  Their examples include the Galleria department store, the Ferrari showroom, and Hyundai headquarters in Seoul and the Mikimoto and Prada stores in Tokyo.

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Movie Branding | Best Picture Of The Year

What’s your pick for Best Picture of the Year?  If you know I call the Beach Cities home, you can guess mine.

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