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Branding Strategies for Success (Collection)
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Branding Strategies for Success (Collection)

by Joan Kiddon Larry Light Brian D. Till, Donna Heckler, Ryan D. Mathews, Russ Hall, Watts Wacker, Robert Brunner, Stewart Emery
March 2012
Beginner
704 pages
18h 19m
English
Pearson
Content preview from Branding Strategies for Success (Collection)

Truth 8. Does your sales force know the difference between a product and a brand?

Many salespeople sell products—items consisting of features and benefits.

"This car has 25 cubic feet of cargo space."

"We promise delivery within 48 hours."

"Our parts are machined to the highest tolerances in the industry."

This is all product talk; all statements about attributes. Good salespeople are trained not to focus solely on attributes but to turn the attribute into a benefit:

  • "25 cubic feet of cargo space" becomes convenience for the busy family and family trips are made easy and comfortable.
  • "Delivery within 48 hours" translates into quick possession.
  • "Delivery within 48 hours" may for a business mean lower inventory requirements and reduced carrying ...
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