quinta-feira, novembro 27, 2014

O desconto corrói a marca

""Any damn fool can put on a deal, but it takes genius, faith and perseverance to create a brand,"
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From a brand equity perspective the implications of "discount creep" on brands should not be overlooked. Discounting will give retailers a short-term advantage over competitors, but it can come with perhaps unforeseen consequences.
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Truth: Leading with low prices cheapens your brand. Sure, people will rush out to buy your product, prompting a spike in sales. But at the same time, customers will be so focused on price they will lose sight of the intrinsic value in paying full retail price.
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The biggest risk to relying on discounts to drive sales is that it becomes the definitive narrative in your brand story.
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"When you offer a discount, you are taking the focus from the value you provide and placing it squarely on your price. There is no way to escape that."
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As discounting has become more prevalent, many have forgotten that making a sale should not be about discounts and concessions that devalue your brand. Instead, it is a challenge to create more demand within your target audience to inspire purchase at the posted price.
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So what does a brand like Perrier do? They go deep in their ethos and find fresh ways to elevate the brand and keep it relevant.
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In a world where a CEO's life expectancy averages well under five years and brand marketers are measured by short-term financial results, the seductiveness of selling out to sell more is hard to resist. For a long-term strategy, consider striving for the things that create brand value. Otherwise it becomes a race to zero. And that's no way to spend the holidays."
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Trechos retirados de "The Race to Zero: Time to Rethink 'Discount' Mentality"

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