Brand Strategy Versus Brand Intelligence<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
Seminar given by Andrea Hansen-JCK 2013<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n

<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Andrea Hansen of Luxintelligence<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

<\/span>Often we hear to succeed we need to work hard but working hard is <\/span>not enough. As Oprah Winfrey once said \u201c Don\u2019t worry about being <\/span>successful but work toward being significant and the success will <\/span>naturally follow\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n
Talent, hard work is not enough. You need to do research and <\/span>analysis, understand the business model of the people you work with.<\/span>

<\/span>You need to be a storyteller, be passionate, you need a strategy, <\/span>discipline, preparation is key. Brand building is discipline.<\/span><\/p>\n
What do those who succeed have in common? Focus.<\/span>

<\/span>Your brand needs to have an intelligent, thoughtful and defined point <\/span>of view (POV). A good example of that is Carole Brodie who was <\/span>the first to offer her line of dazzling colorful and detailed jewelry and <\/span>products on HSN and who now has annual revenues in the 30 Million dollars.<\/span><\/p>\n
Only the strongest survive. So look at the market and ask yourself: <\/span>Does your brand deserve a corner of the sandbox? Ask yourself <\/span>these questions:<\/span><\/p>\n
1- Are you a brand or a manufacturer?<\/span>
2- Are your original?<\/span>
3- Who is your hero brand and how did they do it?<\/span>
4- Who are your competitors; creatively, in the market?<\/span>
5- Why would anyone buy your product?<\/span>
6- Why would a retailer carry your line?<\/span><\/p>\n
SWOT: Are you ready to sell?<\/span>
Sales calls, trade shows, market visit, they are all job interviews for <\/span>your brand. Make an in-depth analysis of your internal and external <\/span>factors that determine potential and ultimately, your success in the <\/span>marketplace. Internal perspective include a list of your strengths on <\/span>the positive side and weaknesses on the negative side. External <\/span>would be opportunities and threats.<\/span>

<\/span>Now to get started you need to do the following:<\/b><\/span>

<\/span>1-Understand your industry<\/span>
2- Join a trade organization to stay current on the industry. <\/span>

<\/span>Be informed. For example the luxury market of 2013 shows a <\/span>willingness to buy again but with these criteria: customers are <\/span>looking for excellent value, subtle understated luxury, top quality <\/span>within the category of goods, uniqueness, design & functional <\/span>excellence, and personal meaning (like monogram jewels which <\/span>are hot these days).<\/span>

<\/span>3-Enter design competitions<\/span>
4-Join mentoring programs<\/span>
5-Volunteer<\/span>
6-Network but define what value you can offer to others<\/span>
7-Understand your market: what can you offer that is new? What <\/span>does the market needs? Find the void.<\/span>
8-Dream big: are you the next big thing?<\/span>
9-Stay open, ask questions<\/span>
10- Adapt, change, grow<\/span>
11-Be your \u201cSunday Best\u201d, all the time!<\/span>

<\/span>Your success Ladder should look like this:<\/b><\/span>
1- Brand Point of view. Make sure to have one.<\/span>
2- Quality & pricing. <\/span>
3- Competition. Understand it.<\/span>
4- Communications. This is your voice<\/span>
5- Distribution platforms and strategy. Think beyond the usual.<\/span>

<\/span>Ask yourself: Are you needed?<\/b><\/span>
1- Develop your point of view. Your POV should be 30s long. Call <\/span>it the elevator pitch.<\/span>
2- What is your voice?<\/span>
3- What makes your truly unique?<\/span>
4- Is there a need for you?<\/span>
5- What is the demand for your product?<\/span>
6- Who is the consumer who will buy your line?<\/span>
7- Who is the retailer that sells to that consumer? And why does <\/span>he need you?<\/span><\/p>\n
Consider market demand versus innovation. \u201c If I had asked the <\/i><\/span>public what they wanted, they would have said \u201cfaster horses<\/i>\u201d-Henry <\/span>Ford on creating the T-Model car.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Don\u2019t confuse supply and demand: because you can make it does not <\/span>mean it is needed.<\/span>

<\/span>Brand equity leads to brand desire leads to desirable business.<\/b> <\/span>Brand equity is: brand attributes, brand awareness, public perception <\/span>and brand loyalty.<\/span>

<\/span>Create a desirable brand by building value around your core and set <\/span>the tone for future negotiations. You need to have these:<\/span><\/b>
1-Selling techniques<\/span>
2-Stellar training<\/span>
3- Sales support<\/span>
4- Press relevance<\/span>
5-Social media strength: facebook, twitter, youtube etc.<\/span>
6-Collaterals-These need to be top quality<\/span>
7-Unique event model<\/span>
8-Brand ambassador<\/span>
9-Cause of social responsibility<\/span>
10-Ethical sourcing<\/span>

<\/span>Brand Value Chain:<\/b><\/span>
1-Marketing programs (advertising, email, packaging, incentives)<\/span>
2-Brand image ( awareness, attributes, differentials, strengths)<\/span>
3-Brand equity (attitudes, associations, personality, preference, <\/span>
4- Revenue (translate equity into profit, distribution, advantage, <\/span>pricing power, expense reduction.<\/span><\/p>\n
Marketing programs represent effectiveness to create brand image <\/span>which represents relevance to brand equity and correlation exists <\/span>between brand equity and revenue.<\/span>

<\/span>Brand Touchpoint wheel: <\/span>Imagine a wheel split into three categories. <\/span><\/b>
Pre-purchase: includes advertising, website, collateral, quality<\/span>
Purchase: value, POP displays, assortment, in store experience<\/span>
Post-purchase: loyalty programs, customer service <\/span>

<\/span>Create a Branding Check List<\/b><\/span>
1-Do a comprehensive trademark search<\/span>
2- Develop a powerful brand identifier \u2013 use it consistently<\/span>
3- Create a strong Brand Identity and a Brand Statement<\/span>
4- Make sure your team understands your Vision and Mission<\/span>
5- Foster brand loyalty at every opportunity<\/span>
6-Know your client<\/span>
7- Hold off spending except…on a good website and SEO<\/span>
8-Your business card is no longer a piece of paper \u2013 It\u2019s your digital presence<\/span><\/p>\n
Authentic Versus Original – <\/span>Authentic brands are passionate about their core, transparent, <\/span>
energized. Brand authenticity is itself an outcome\u2014the result of <\/span>continuous, clear, and consistent efforts to deliver truth in every touch <\/span>point. It is worthy of belief and trust. Examples of authentic brands <\/span>include Nike, Starbucks, Apple, Virgin, Target, Tiffany, Chanel, <\/span>BMW\u2026 And once you have brand awareness, a name recognition <\/span>and a loyal following you can have fun with your partnerships in <\/span>advertisements.<\/span>

<\/span>Branding Intelligence Mantras<\/b><\/span>

<\/span>1-Protect the halo of your brand: Define strength, define positioning <\/span>create a visual code that best expresses brand voice, be focused, <\/span>single minded, determined and patient.<\/span>

<\/span>2-Every decision is a branding moment<\/span>

<\/span>3-Think of your sustainability and long term vision: What is your <\/span>signature element? How will your collection evolve? How will you <\/span>manage changes in fashion, trend and behavior? How will you <\/span>manage growth and support your business partners?<\/span>

<\/span>4-You must tell your story ALL the time! If you tell it enough, someone will listen<\/span>

<\/span>5-Seek best in class even outside your industry. For example, <\/span>Chipotle is a brand worth studying.<\/span>

<\/span>6-Keep checking: Who is your customer? Does your customer need, <\/span>understand or buy your product? Is your pricing strategy right for your <\/span>customer? Is your message adequate for your customer? Are you <\/span>using communication strategies that reach your customer? Are you <\/span>
selling where your customer shops?<\/span>

<\/span>7- Remember marketing is about telling your story and social media <\/span>marketing is about getting your customers to tell it for you. Think <\/span>Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest\u2026.<\/span>

<\/span>
<\/span>Brand Voice Versus Designer Voice<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n
1-Good content travels far<\/span>
2-Get media trained <\/span>
3-Know how to sell<\/span>
4-Develop a personal style<\/span>
5-Ask for what you need<\/span>
6-Have a thick skin<\/span>
7-Be able to reinvent yourself <\/span>

<\/span>And finally there is your small circle which is your comfort zone, <\/span>STEP OUT OF IT!, this is where the magic happens.<\/span>

<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/a><\/div>\n
Guest Post<\/b><\/span>
by Natalie Leseine, Atelier Leseine<\/a><\/b><\/span>

<\/span>I am excited to be able to offer these Seminar write ups – I am rarely able to cover the massive seminar schedule and still do the shows justice. So this years a couple of friends offered to attend a seminar and report on it. <\/span>
<\/a>
<\/span>
Natalie Leseine is the owner and award winning design talent behind Atelier Leseine. Born in Paris, now residing near San Francisco, Nathalie Leseine’s first love affair with jewels started in Paris when she would walk a<\/span>long the Place Vend\u00f4me in Paris, her creativity took flight spying enticing jewels in Cartier’s windows \u2014 and at Boucheron, Van Cleef & Arpels and Chaumet. Her first step in design her Pearle Captive Collection was an award winning hit!<\/span><\/span>

“A fusion of cultures, of forward designs with classic sensibilities is the vision behind the jewelry by Atelier Leseine”. Nathalie Leseine<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Brand Strategy Versus Brand Intelligence<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
Seminar given by Andrea Hansen-JCK 2013<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n

<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Andrea Hansen of Luxintelligence<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

<\/span>Often we hear to succeed we need to work hard but working hard is <\/span>not enough. As Oprah Winfrey once said “ Don’t worry about being <\/span>successful but work toward being significant and the success will <\/span>naturally follow”.<\/span><\/p>\n
Talent, hard work is not enough. You need to do research and <\/span>analysis, understand the business model of the people you work with.<\/span>

<\/span>You need to be a storyteller, be passionate, you need a strategy, <\/span>discipline, preparation is key. Brand building is discipline.<\/span><\/p>\n
What do those who succeed have in common? Focus.<\/span>

<\/span>Your brand needs to have an intelligent, thoughtful and defined point <\/span>of view (POV). A good example of that is Carole Brodie who was <\/span>the first to offer her line of dazzling colorful and detailed jewelry and <\/span>products on HSN and who now has annual revenues in the 30 Million dollars.<\/span><\/p>\n
Only the strongest survive. So look at the market and ask yourself: <\/span>Does your brand deserve a corner of the sandbox? Ask yourself <\/span>these questions:<\/span><\/p>\n
1- Are you a brand or a manufacturer?<\/span>
2- Are your original?<\/span>
3- Who is your hero brand and how did they do it?<\/span>
4- Who are your competitors; creatively, in the market?<\/span>
5- Why would anyone buy your product?<\/span>
6- Why would a retailer carry your line?<\/span><\/p>\n
SWOT: Are you ready to sell?<\/span>
Sales calls, trade shows, market visit, they are all job interviews for <\/span>your brand. Make an in-depth analysis of your internal and external <\/span>factors that determine potential and ultimately, your success in the <\/span>marketplace. Internal perspective include a list of your strengths on <\/span>the positive side and weaknesses on the negative side. External <\/span>would be opportunities and threats.<\/span>

<\/span>Now to get started you need to do the following:<\/b><\/span>

<\/span>1-Understand your industry<\/span>
2- Join a trade organization to stay current on the industry. <\/span>

<\/span>Be informed. For example the luxury market of 2013 shows a <\/span>willingness to buy again but with these criteria: customers are <\/span>looking for excellent value, subtle understated luxury, top quality <\/span>within the category of goods, uniqueness, design & functional <\/span>excellence, and personal meaning (like monogram jewels which <\/span>are hot these days).<\/span>

<\/span>3-Enter design competitions<\/span>
4-Join mentoring programs<\/span>
5-Volunteer<\/span>
6-Network but define what value you can offer to others<\/span>
7-Understand your market: what can you offer that is new? What <\/span>does the market needs? Find the void.<\/span>
8-Dream big: are you the next big thing?<\/span>
9-Stay open, ask questions<\/span>
10- Adapt, change, grow<\/span>
11-Be your “Sunday Best”, all the time!<\/span>

<\/span>Your success Ladder should look like this:<\/b><\/span>
1- Brand Point of view. Make sure to have one.<\/span>
2- Quality & pricing. <\/span>
3- Competition. Understand it.<\/span>
4- Communications. This is your voice<\/span>
5- Distribution platforms and strategy. Think beyond the usual.<\/span>

<\/span>Ask yourself: Are you needed?<\/b><\/span>
1- Develop your point of view. Your POV should be 30s long. Call <\/span>it the elevator pitch.<\/span>
2- What is your voice?<\/span>
3- What makes your truly unique?<\/span>
4- Is there a need for you?<\/span>
5- What is the demand for your product?<\/span>
6- Who is the consumer who will buy your line?<\/span>
7- Who is the retailer that sells to that consumer? And why does <\/span>he need you?<\/span><\/p>\n
Consider market demand versus innovation. “ If I had asked the <\/i><\/span>public what they wanted, they would have said “faster horses<\/i>”-Henry <\/span>Ford on creating the T-Model car.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Don’t confuse supply and demand: because you can make it does not <\/span>mean it is needed.<\/span>

<\/span>Brand equity leads to brand desire leads to desirable business.<\/b> <\/span>Brand equity is: brand attributes, brand awareness, public perception <\/span>and brand loyalty.<\/span>

<\/span>Create a desirable brand by building value around your core and set <\/span>the tone for future negotiations. You need to have these:<\/span><\/b>
1-Selling techniques<\/span>
2-Stellar training<\/span>
3- Sales support<\/span>
4- Press relevance<\/span>
5-Social media strength: facebook, twitter, youtube etc.<\/span>
6-Collaterals-These need to be top quality<\/span>
7-Unique event model<\/span>
8-Brand ambassador<\/span>
9-Cause of social responsibility<\/span>
10-Ethical sourcing<\/span>

<\/span>Brand Value Chain:<\/b><\/span>
1-Marketing programs (advertising, email, packaging, incentives)<\/span>
2-Brand image ( awareness, attributes, differentials, strengths)<\/span>
3-Brand equity (attitudes, associations, personality, preference, <\/span>
4- Revenue (translate equity into profit, distribution, advantage, <\/span>pricing power, expense reduction.<\/span><\/p>\n
Marketing programs represent effectiveness to create brand image <\/span>which represents relevance to brand equity and correlation exists <\/span>between brand equity and revenue.<\/span>

<\/span>Brand Touchpoint wheel: <\/span>Imagine a wheel split into three categories. <\/span><\/b>
Pre-purchase: includes advertising, website, collateral, quality<\/span>
Purchase: value, POP displays, assortment, in store experience<\/span>
Post-purchase: loyalty programs, customer service <\/span>

<\/span>Create a Branding Check List<\/b><\/span>
1-Do a comprehensive trademark search<\/span>
2- Develop a powerful brand identifier – use it consistently<\/span>
3- Create a strong Brand Identity and a Brand Statement<\/span>
4- Make sure your team understands your Vision and Mission<\/span>
5- Foster brand loyalty at every opportunity<\/span>
6-Know your client<\/span>
7- Hold off spending except…on a good website and SEO<\/span>
8-Your business card is no longer a piece of paper – It’s your digital presence<\/span><\/p>\n
Authentic Versus Original – <\/span>Authentic brands are passionate about their core, transparent, <\/span>
energized. Brand authenticity is itself an outcome—the result of <\/span>continuous, clear, and consistent efforts to deliver truth in every touch <\/span>point. It is worthy of belief and trust. Examples of authentic brands <\/span>include Nike, Starbucks, Apple, Virgin, Target, Tiffany, Chanel, <\/span>BMW… And once you have brand awareness, a name recognition <\/span>and a loyal following you can have fun with your partnerships in <\/span>advertisements.<\/span>

<\/span>Branding Intelligence Mantras<\/b><\/span>

<\/span>1-Protect the halo of your brand: Define strength, define positioning <\/span>create a visual code that best expresses brand voice, be focused, <\/span>single minded, determined and patient.<\/span>

<\/span>2-Every decision is a branding moment<\/span>

<\/span>3-Think of your sustainability and long term vision: What is your <\/span>signature element? How will your collection evolve? How will you <\/span>manage changes in fashion, trend and behavior? How will you <\/span>manage growth and support your business partners?<\/span>

<\/span>4-You must tell your story ALL the time! If you tell it enough, someone will listen<\/span>

<\/span>5-Seek best in class even outside your industry. For example, <\/span>Chipotle is a brand worth studying.<\/span>

<\/span>6-Keep checking: Who is your customer? Does your customer need, <\/span>understand or buy your product? Is your pricing strategy right for your <\/span>customer? Is your message adequate for your customer? Are you <\/span>using communication strategies that reach your customer? Are you <\/span>
selling where your customer shops?<\/span>

<\/span>7- Remember marketing is about telling your story and social media <\/span>marketing is about getting your customers to tell it for you. Think <\/span>Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest….<\/span>

<\/span>
<\/span>Brand Voice Versus Designer Voice<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n
1-Good content travels far<\/span>
2-Get media trained <\/span>
3-Know how to sell<\/span>
4-Develop a personal style<\/span>
5-Ask for what you need<\/span>
6-Have a thick skin<\/span>
7-Be able to reinvent yourself <\/span>

<\/span>And finally there is your small circle which is your comfort zone, <\/span>STEP OUT OF IT!, this is where the magic happens.<\/span>

<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/a><\/div>\n
Guest Post<\/b><\/span>
by Natalie Leseine, Atelier Leseine<\/a><\/b><\/span>

<\/span>I am excited to be able to offer these Seminar write ups – I am rarely able to cover the massive seminar schedule and still do the shows justice. So this years a couple of friends offered to attend a seminar and report on it. <\/span>
<\/a>
<\/span>
Natalie Leseine is the owner and award winning design talent behind Atelier Leseine. Born in Paris, now residing near San Francisco, Nathalie Leseine’s first love affair with jewels started in Paris when she would walk a<\/span>long the Place Vendôme in Paris, her creativity took flight spying enticing jewels in Cartier’s windows — and at Boucheron, Van Cleef & Arpels and Chaumet. Her first step in design her Pearle Captive Collection was an award winning hit!<\/span><\/span>

“A fusion of cultures, of forward designs with classic sensibilities is the vision behind the jewelry by Atelier Leseine”. Nathalie Leseine<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1764,1724,61,1795,1796,1794,1793,734],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/dailyjewel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1461"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/dailyjewel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/dailyjewel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/dailyjewel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/dailyjewel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1461"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/dailyjewel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1461\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/dailyjewel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1461"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/dailyjewel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1461"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/dailyjewel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1461"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}