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Seems equally obvious, but again often missed
                 2)                                                                                                                          in the clamour to widen the sales base in the

                                                                                                                                             short-term – when broadening out seems like

                                                                                                                                             the easiest route to a quick win, good innovation
                 Define your                                                                                                                 and brand building takes a longer-term
                                                                                                                                             perspective, where you can look beyond what’s

                                                                                                                                             shiny and new in the category and build for

                 brand and                                                                                                                   long-term success


                                                                                                                                             This doesn’t just involve getting the value
                                                                                                                                             equation right, understanding the competitive
                 your aims                                                                                                                   environment, or driving distribution, it means

                                                                                                                                             developing products that build authenticity into

                                                                                                                                             the brand


                                                                                                                                             Not every brand has to be super healthy, natural,

                                                                                                                                             or emotionally charged, but all good brands
                                                                                                                                             have at their core a clear and salient emotional

                                                                                                                                             and functional positioning. This must be held
                                                                                                                                             true when they innovate – so every extension
                                                                                                                                             contributes to the brands power rather than

                                                                                                                                             undermining it

                  Design against                                                                                                             You can only achieve this if you are crystal


                                                                                                                                             clear on what your brand stands for, and if you
                                                                                                                                             accurately measure whether you are delivering
                  it and stay true                                                                                                           this with your innovation




                                                                                                                                             Stay true, even when it’s easier not to!













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