In 1960, Harvard Business School professor Theodore Levitt came up with the term “marketing myopia” to describe how companies often make the mistake of focusing too much on their own products and industries instead of the needs and wants of their customers. Levitt said that companies that don’t change to meet their customers’ changing needs […]
Book Review: Influence: Science and Practice by Robert Cialdini
Influence: Science and Practice by Robert Cialdini “Influence: Science and Practice” by Robert Cialdini is a book that explores the psychology of persuasion and the various tactics people use to influence others. The author draws on years of research in social psychology to explain how six key principles – reciprocity, commitment and consistency, social proof, […]
Book Review: Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable
Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable “Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable” is a business marketing book written by Seth Godin that was first published in 2003. The book introduces the concept of the “Purple Cow,” which represents something remarkable and unique in a world full of ordinary brown cows. Godin […]
Book Review: Selling the Invisible: A Field Guide to Modern Marketing
Selling the Invisible: A Field Guide to Modern Marketing “Selling the Invisible: A Field Guide to Modern Marketing” by Harry Beckwith is a marketing guidebook that focuses on the unique challenges of marketing services rather than physical products. The book provides insights on how to sell intangible services effectively by identifying and addressing the concerns […]