A business can decide when to add or subtract from its offerings by understanding its origin, purpose, and vision. It should also be aware of the current or future trends that it is riding and how these match with the business. The business should also understand its competitive landscape and what makes it unique. Finally, it should consider its brand community and how it can engage them. All these factors can help a business decide when to add or subtract from its offerings.

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Zag: The Strategy of High Performance Brands

Zag delivers an interesting and unique approach about the authors’ view on branding and marketing. Marty Neumeier has created what should be considere...

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Origin — Do you know who your business is? And can you say with confidence where your business has the most credibility? Purpose — You should be prepared to say what your purpose is in 12 words or less! Vision — Do you know and understand what your brand vision is? Be prepared to paint a clear picture of the future of your business. Riding Waves — Do you know what current or future wave your business is riding? Take some time to list the trends that will power your success, and study each carefully to make sure they match your business. Your Brandscape — Who are your top competitors, and how do they rank? The Only ___ That ___ — Brainstorm and decide what makes your business the "best and only" one to fulfill the promise or deliver the best experience? Complete the sentence: Our brand is the only ___ that ______. Add or Subtract — Less really is more. Know when to add, and when to subtract. Find Brand Loyalists — Who is in your brand community? How can you find ways for them to contrib...

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To ensure your brand's purpose is communicated in 12 words or less, you should focus on the core values and mission of your brand. Simplify and condense these into a concise, clear statement that encapsulates what your brand stands for and aims to achieve. This statement should be easily understandable and memorable.

The content does not provide specific examples of brands that have successfully identified and ridden a business wave. However, some well-known examples from the business world include Apple, which rode the wave of digital music with the iPod and later the smartphone wave with the iPhone; Netflix, which identified and capitalized on the trend of streaming services; and Amazon, which leveraged the e-commerce wave.

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