When economic times are uncertain, different businesses take different strategies. Some tighten the belt, hunker down, and wait for things to improve. Others see opportunities. When their competitors pull back, they invest so they are way ahead when times get better.
Do brands have identities? Sure they do! Think about some companies most associated with a strong brand identity: Starbucks, Nike, Apple, and Coca-Cola. When you think about these brands, you think about more than products. Whether it’s excellence and determination or the warm feeling of bonding with friends and family, each brand has a strong identity of which customers want to be a part.
In today’s digitally driven world, it’s easy to assume that everyone is connected, but the reality is quite different. Millions of Americans still lack access to high-speed Internet—42 million Americans, to be exact. (The FCC defines “high-speed” as download speeds of at least 25 Mbps and upload speeds of at least 3 Mbps.) This underscores the importance of keeping print in the marketing mix. Printed marketing materials like postcards, sales letters, and other direct mailers reach every American, regardless of their Internet connectivity.
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