Intelligent Branding in a Downturn Economy
Insights from 2009 Best Global Brands
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2009 Best Global Brands
“Most Useful Rankings to CEOs” —PR Week
1. Fortune 500
2. Best Companies to Work for
3. Interbrand’s Best Global Brands
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What is brand value?
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Which MP3 would you buy?
$200
•16GB
•Video out – high definition
•Wireless file sharing (MP3s + more)
•Touch control
• Integrated voice recorder
• Built-in FM tuner (32 stations)
$250 • 8GB
• Video out (not HD)
• Wireless MP3 shop
• Touch control
MP3 #1 MP3 #2
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What about now…?
Creative Zen X-Fi 2 Apple iPod Touch
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Brands drive value
$3.00 $1.00
High Quality Coffee Excellent Flavor Non-branded
High Quality Coffee Excellent Flavor
Branded
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Benefits of a strong brand
Drives demand
Commands strong reputation
Generates premium fees/revenue
Creates strong word of mouth
Delivers loyalty
Enhances ability to negotiate with partners
Elevates ability to recruit top talent
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Benefits of a strong brand
Drives demand
Commands strong reputation
Generates premium fees/revenue
Creates strong word of mouth
Delivers loyalty
Enhances ability to negotiate with partners
Elevates ability to recruit top talent
Frank Gehry
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It is a key competitive asset
Creates demand
Creates loyalty
It influences customer’s choice
Value
Simply put, brands drive choice and create value
Role of
Brand
Brand
Strength
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Survey says: Many of you believe branding makes a difference
In your opinion, what are ways that branding/marketing could add the most value to your organization?
Source: 2009 EFCG Architecture & Design Firm Confidential Benchmarking Survey
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+2%
#2 (was #2)
Winner New
-4%
#98 (N/A)
Loser
-10%
#38 (was 38)
+14%
#50 (was 62)
Winner
2009 Winners or Losers?
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How should brands be managed in a downturn?
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Recessionary tools that work in other parts of the business, don’t necessarily apply to branding
While you can downsize, right size, in-source, and outsource… you can’t fire the brand. It won’t go away.
—The Crisis Paradox, Josh Feldmeth, Interbrand
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Your choice
Ignore it Manage it
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Successful brands in professional services
1. Delivered on a clear value proposition
2. Invested in their culture and their people
3. Behaved boldly in tough times, investing in strategic assets/R&D
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In professional services, it’s all about the experience you deliver
1. Out-behave the competition
2. Understand your client’s business and how to make them win
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How can we make our clients’ brands work harder for them?
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What were some of the key learnings from 2009?
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At the core of great brands is a simple idea
Man shall not be subservient to machine
Performance Simple, easy, enjoyment
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Brand touches all parts of the customer journey
People Environments
Communications Product / Service
Brand
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Apple Store 767 Fifth Avenue
Architect:
Bohlin Cywinski Jackson
2006
Apple Store 767 Fifth Avenue
Architect:
Bohlin Cywinski Jackson
2006
Apple Store 767 Fifth Avenue
Architect:
Bohlin Cywinski Jackson
2006
Apple Store 767 Fifth Avenue
Architect:
Bohlin Cywinski Jackson
2006
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Consistency across all touch points
I’m a PC I’m a Mac
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BMW Welt
Architect: Coop
Himmelb(l)au
2007
BMW Welt
Architect: Coop
Himmelb(l)au
2007
BMW Welt
Architect: Coop
Himmelb(l)au
2007
BMW Welt
Architect: Coop
Himmelb(l)au
2007
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Performance is woven into all touch points
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Embracing glocalization
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McDonalds (UK) West Thurrock
Architect:
SHH
2005
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McDonalds (UK) West Thurrock
Architect:
SHH
2005
McDonalds (UK) West Thurrock
Architect:
SHH
2005
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So, does it really matter?
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The numbers speak for themselves
Brand value 2001 $13,858MM
Brand value 2001 $25,289MM
Brand value 2001 $5,464MM
Brand value 2009 $21,671MM
Brand value 2009 $32,275MM
Brand value 2009 $15,433MM
36% increase 22% increase 65% increase
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5 macro trends
1. It’s all about the experience
Prada Epicenter New York
Architect:
Rem Koolhaas (OMA)
2001
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2. No brow
Forever 21 San Francisco
Architect:
Gensler
2005
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3. Mobility
Uniqlo Pop up New York
Architect:
LOT-EK
2006
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4. Sustainability
Bank of America New York
Architects:
Cook+Fox Gensler
2009
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5. Design for all
Aloft Hotel
Rancho Cucamonga
$99/night
2009
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Thank you!
Andrea Sullivan
Executive Director, Client Services
212.798.7510
http://www.interbrand.com/newyork
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