
CHAPTER 14
Mind the Gap
Assessing What’s Missing on the Brand
WE’ VE WALKED THROUGH all the essential building blocks of the
experience effect and we’ve even described how we can make
sure we own it. It’s time to get to work.
Those who are launching a brand for the first time will be fac-
ing very different challenges than those with an established brand.
For a new brand that is just about to hit the marketplace, in some
ways it is easier to build the experience effect than for an estab-
lished brand, and in some ways it is much harder.
For new brands, the best part is starting from scratch. There
are no preconceived notions about what’s right and what’ ...