how brands become icons (intro)

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Brands BECOME HOW

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To date, iconic brands have been built more on intuitions of ad agency creativities than by purposeful strategies. This presentation, inspired on the book How Brands Become Icons by Daniel Holt, extracts the common principles behind these intuitions to build a new cultural branding model that dramatically revises core marketing principles including segmentation, targeting, positioning, brand equity, brand loyalty, cobranding, and communications.

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iconsBrands

BECOME

HOW

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To date, iconic brands have been built more on intuitions of ad agency creativities than by purposeful strategies.

This presentation, inspired on the book How Brands Become Icons by Daniel Holt, extracts the common principles behind these intuitions to build a new cultural branding model that dramatically revises core marketing principles including segmentation, targeting, positioning, brand equity, brand loyalty, cobranding, and communications.

Nerverthenless, the presentation explains counterintuitive insights such as:

- how managers’ present-tense view of brands blinds them to lucrative cultural opportunities;- how cultural disruption provide opportunities for new brands and threats to existing brands;- why consistency can be deadly for a brand;- why following trends can never build an iconic brand;- how authenticity is created with communication;- why paying attention to the majority of the brand’s customers can destroy the brand’s value and;- why television advertising trumps Hollywood as a channel for delivering powerful myths.

Introduction 1

1 Hey! This is not a slide, this is a slidement as Garr Reynolds wrote on his book Presentation Zen

The Principles of Cultural Branding

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what is aniconic brand?

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iconic brandsare brands that have become

cultural icons

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iconic brandsare brands that have become

cultural iconsiden

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iconic brandsare brands that have become

cultural iconsiden

tity

val

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identity brands

Reebok, Pepsi, Saab, Coors, IBM, Dewars etc

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iconic brandsare brands that have become

cultural iconsiden

tity

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identity brands

cultural icons

John Wayne, JFK, Jordan, Rambo, Elvis, Pelé, Steve Jobs,

Jack Welch, Martha, Gandhi

Reebok, Pepsi, Saab, Coors, IBM, Dewars etc

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iconic brandsare brands that have become

cultural iconsiden

tity

val

ue

identity brands

iconics brands

cultural icons

John Wayne, JFK, Jordan, Rambo, Elvis, Pelé, Steve Jobs,

Jack Welch, Martha, Gandhi

Reebok, Pepsi, Saab, Coors, IBM, Dewars etc

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Suchs as cultural icons, iconic brandshas got some axioms of cultural branding

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Iconic brands address acute contradictions in societyIconics brands perform identity myths that address these desires and anxietiesIdentity myths reside in the brand, which consumers experience and share via ritual actionThese identity myth are set in popul1t worldsIconic brands perform as activ1ts, leading cultureIconic brands rely on breakthrough performanc3, rather than consistent communicationsIconis brands enjoy a cultural halo effect

Suchs as cultural icons, iconic brandshas got some axioms of cultural branding

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howcultural

brandingis different?

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Branding is relatively a new science which has been developing different t53 of models

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Branding is relatively a new science which has been developing different t53 of models

MIND-SHAREbranding model

1970

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MIND-SHAREbranding model

EMOTIONALbranding model

Branding is relatively a new science which has been developing different t53 of models

1970 1990

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MIND-SHAREbranding model

EMOTIONALbranding model

VIRALbranding model

Branding is relatively a new science which has been developing different t53 of models

1970 1990 2000

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1970 1990 2000 2010

CULTURALbranding model

MIND-SHAREbranding model

EMOTIONALbranding model

VIRALbranding model

Branding is relatively a new science which has been developing different t53 of models

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mind-sharebranding model

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Main points about the mind-share model

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keywords

Main points about the mind-share model

DNA, brand essence, genetic code, USP benefits, onio model

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keywords

brandde6nition

DNA, brand essence, genetic code, USP benefits, onio model

a set of abstract associations

Main points about the mind-share model

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keywords

brandde6nition

brandingde6ntion

DNA, brand essence, genetic code, USP benefits, onio model

a set of abstract associations

owning associations

Main points about the mind-share model

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keywords

brandde6nition

brandingde6ntion

required for a suc3s7l brand

DNA, brand essence, genetic code, USP benefits, onio model

a set of abstract associations

owning associations consistent expression of associations

Main points about the mind-share model

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keywords

brandde6nition

brandingde6ntion

required for a suc3s7l brand

m8t appropriate application

DNA, brand essence, genetic code, USP benefits, onio model

a set of abstract associations

owning associations consistent expression of associations

functional categories, low-involvement categories, complicated products

Main points about the mind-share model

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keywords

brandde6nition

brandingde6ntion

required for a suc3s7l brand

m8t appropriate application

company’srole

DNA, brand essence, genetic code, USP benefits, onio model

a set of abstract associations

owning associations consistent expression of associations

functional categories, low-involvement categories, complicated products

Steward: consistent expression of DNA in all activities over time

Main points about the mind-share model

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keywords

brandde6nition

brandingde6ntion

required for a suc3s7l brand

m8t appropriate application

company’srole

source ofcustomer value

DNA, brand essence, genetic code, USP benefits, onio model

a set of abstract associations

owning associations consistent expression of associations

functional categories, low-involvement categories, complicated products

Steward: consistent expression of DNA in all activities over time

simplifying decisions

Main points about the mind-share model

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keywords

brandde6nition

brandingde6ntion

required for a suc3s7l brand

m8t appropriate application

company’srole

source ofcustomer value

consumer’srole

DNA, brand essence, genetic code, USP benefits, onio model

a set of abstract associations

owning associations consistent expression of associations

functional categories, low-involvement categories, complicated products

Steward: consistent expression of DNA in all activities over time

simplifying decisions ensuring that benefits become salient through repetition

Main points about the mind-share model

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emotionalbranding model

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Main points about the emotional model

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keywords

Main points about the emotional model

brand personality, experimental branding, brand relegion,

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keywords

brandde6nition

Main points about the emotional model

brand personality, experimental branding, brand relegion,

a relationship partner

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keywords

brandde6nition

brandingde6ntion

Main points about the emotional model

brand personality, experimental branding, brand relegion,

a relationship partner interacting with and building relatioships with customers

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keywords

brandde6nition

brandingde6ntion

required for a suc3s7l brand

Main points about the emotional model

brand personality, experimental branding, brand relegion,

a relationship partner interacting with and building relatioships with customers

deep interpersonal connections

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m8t appropriate application

Main points about the emotional model

services, retailers, specialty goods

keywords

brandde6nition

brandingde6ntion

required for a suc3s7l brand

brand personality, experimental branding, brand relegion,

a relationship partner interacting with and building relatioships with customers

deep interpersonal connections

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m8t appropriate application

company’srole

Main points about the emotional model

services, retailers, specialty goods

good friend

keywords

brandde6nition

brandingde6ntion

required for a suc3s7l brand

brand personality, experimental branding, brand relegion,

a relationship partner interacting with and building relatioships with customers

deep interpersonal connections

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m8t appropriate application

company’srole

source ofcustomer value

Main points about the emotional model

services, retailers, specialty goods

good friend relationship with the brand

keywords

brandde6nition

brandingde6ntion

required for a suc3s7l brand

brand personality, experimental branding, brand relegion,

a relationship partner interacting with and building relatioships with customers

deep interpersonal connections

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m8t appropriate application

company’srole

source ofcustomer value

consumer’srole

Main points about the emotional model

services, retailers, specialty goods

good friend relationship with the brand

interaction with the brand and construction of personal relationships

keywords

brandde6nition

brandingde6ntion

required for a suc3s7l brand

brand personality, experimental branding, brand relegion,

a relationship partner interacting with and building relatioships with customers

deep interpersonal connections

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viralbranding model

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Main points about the viral model

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keywords

Main points about the viral model

stealth marketing, coolhunt, meme, grass roots, seeding, buzzing

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keywords

brandde6nition

Main points about the viral model

stealth marketing, coolhunt, meme, grass roots, seeding, buzzing

a communication unit

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keywords

brandde6nition

brandingde6ntion

Main points about the viral model

stealth marketing, coolhunt, meme, grass roots, seeding, buzzing

a communication unit spreading viruses via lead customers

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keywords

brandde6nition

brandingde6ntion

required for a suc3s7l brand

Main points about the viral model

stealth marketing, coolhunt, meme, grass roots, seeding, buzzing

a communication unit spreading viruses via lead customers

broad circulation of the virus

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keywords

brandde6nition

brandingde6ntion

required for a suc3s7l brand

m8t appropriate application

Main points about the viral model

stealth marketing, coolhunt, meme, grass roots, seeding, buzzing

a communication unit spreading viruses via lead customers

broad circulation of the virus

new fashion, new technology

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keywords

brandde6nition

brandingde6ntion

required for a suc3s7l brand

m8t appropriate application

company’srole

Main points about the viral model

stealth marketing, coolhunt, meme, grass roots, seeding, buzzing

a communication unit spreading viruses via lead customers

broad circulation of the virus

new fashion, new technology

hidden puppet-master: motivate the high consumers to advocate for the brand

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keywords

brandde6nition

brandingde6ntion

required for a suc3s7l brand

m8t appropriate application

company’srole

source ofcustomer value

Main points about the viral model

stealth marketing, coolhunt, meme, grass roots, seeding, buzzing

a communication unit spreading viruses via lead customers

broad circulation of the virus

new fashion, new technology

hidden puppet-master: motivate the high consumers to advocate for the brand

being cool, fashionable

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keywords

brandde6nition

brandingde6ntion

required for a suc3s7l brand

m8t appropriate application

company’srole

source ofcustomer value

consumer’srole

Main points about the viral model

stealth marketing, coolhunt, meme, grass roots, seeding, buzzing

a communication unit spreading viruses via lead customers

broad circulation of the virus

new fashion, new technology

hidden puppet-master: motivate the high consumers to advocate for the brand

being cool, fashionable

“discovering” the brand as their won, DIY, and word-of-mouth

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culturalbranding model

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Main points about the cultural model

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keywords

Main points about the cultural model

cultural icons, iconic brands

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keywords

brandde6nition

Main points about the cultural model

cultural icons, iconic brands

performer of, and container for, an identity myth

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keywords

brandde6nition

brandingde6ntion

Main points about the cultural model

cultural icons, iconic brands

performer of, and container for, an identity myth

performing myths

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keywords

brandde6nition

brandingde6ntion

required for a suc3s7l brand

Main points about the cultural model

cultural icons, iconic brands

performer of, and container for, an identity myth

performing myths performing a myth that adresses an acute contradiction in society

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keywords

brandde6nition

brandingde6ntion

required for a suc3s7l brand

m8t appropriate application

Main points about the cultural model

cultural icons, iconic brands

performer of, and container for, an identity myth

performing myths performing a myth that adresses an acute contradiction in society

identity categories

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keywords

brandde6nition

brandingde6ntion

required for a suc3s7l brand

m8t appropriate application

company’srole

Main points about the cultural model

cultural icons, iconic brands

performer of, and container for, an identity myth

performing myths performing a myth that adresses an acute contradiction in society

identity categories author

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keywords

brandde6nition

brandingde6ntion

required for a suc3s7l brand

m8t appropriate application

company’srole

source ofcustomer value

Main points about the cultural model

cultural icons, iconic brands

performer of, and container for, an identity myth

performing myths performing a myth that adresses an acute contradiction in society

identity categories author buttressing identity

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keywords

brandde6nition

brandingde6ntion

required for a suc3s7l brand

m8t appropriate application

company’srole

source ofcustomer value

consumer’srole

Main points about the cultural model

cultural icons, iconic brands

performer of, and container for, an identity myth

performing myths performing a myth that adresses an acute contradiction in society

identity categories author buttressing identity personalizing the brand’s myth to fit individual biography

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Summerizing: the main differences among the models

MIND-SHARE

EMOTIONAL

VIRAL

CULTURAL

key words brand definition

branding definition

required for sucess

most appropriate

customer value

cultural icons, iconic brands

DNA, brand essence,

genetic code

coolhunt, meme, buzz,

seeding

brand religion, personality, experience

performer of an identity myth

performing myths

performing a myth that adresses

contradictions

identity categories

buttressign identity

a communication

unit

spreading viruses via lead

customers

broad circulation of

the virus

new fashion, new technology

being cool, fashionable

a relationship partner

interacting and building

relationship with customers

deep interpersonal connection

services, retailers,

specialty goods

relationship with the brand

a set of abstract associations

owning associations

consistent expression of associations

functional and low investiment

categories

simpliflying desicions

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Building the path to cultural branding

To build iconic brands, it is necessary to leave behind the old branding models

It is critical to migrate...

from abstract associations to cultural 9pr3sionsfrom consistencies to h1torical 6t andfrom persuasion to mythmaking

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and the main steps are

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and the main steps are

targettingmyth

markets

ONE

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and the main steps are

comp8ingcultural briefing

TWO

targettingmyth

markets

ONE

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and the main steps are

comp8ingcultural briefing

TWO

leveragingcultural and

political authority

THREE

targettingmyth

markets

ONE

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and the main steps are

comp8ingcultural briefing

TWO

leveragingcultural and

political authority

THREE

managingbrand loyalty

as a social networking

FOUR

targettingmyth

markets

ONE

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and the main steps are

comp8ingcultural briefing

TWO

leveragingcultural and

political authority

THREE

managingbrand loyalty

as a social networking

FOUR

coauthoringthe myth

FIVE

targettingmyth

markets

ONE

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and the main steps are

comp8ingcultural briefing

TWO

leveragingcultural and

political authority

THREE

managingbrand loyalty

as a social networking

FOUR

coauthoringthe myth

FIVE

advancingthe myth

SIX

targettingmyth

markets

ONE

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and the main steps are

comp8ingcultural briefing

TWO

leveragingcultural and

political authority

THREE

managingbrand loyalty

as a social networking

FOUR

coauthoringthe myth

FIVE

advancingthe myth

SIX

brandingas cultural activism

SEVEN

targettingmyth

markets

ONE

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coming soonall the seven steps to become an iconic brand