Ulli AppelbaumDo You Have A Strategy Or Are You Just Confirming Your Biases?A few years ago, I had the opportunity to do a project for an Asian frozen food brand. One of their products included spring rolls with a…Sep 10Sep 10
Ulli AppelbaumWhat Sustainable Brands Can Learn About Persuasive Messaging from a ChickenAs the world moves decisively toward sustainability, it’s impossible not to notice the tidal wave of eco-friendly brands and initiatives…Sep 9Sep 9
Ulli Appelbaum7 Things I Have Learned As An “Old White Guy” About Winning And Successfully Managing A DE&I Heavy…A couple of years ago, I was invited to pitch for a very interesting brand and go-to-market strategy assignment with a strong DE&I…Sep 6Sep 6
Ulli Appelbaum49 Proven Techniques To Uncover Better Consumer InsightsInsights play an important role in building successful brands and businesses. In the article “What is a Consumer Insight, And Why Does It…Dec 11, 2023Dec 11, 2023
Ulli AppelbaumWhat is a Consumer Insight And Why Does It Matter? (With Examples)The concept of “Customer Insight”, or “Consumer Insight”, is overused and often misused in marketing. All too often, insights are confused…Dec 11, 2023Dec 11, 2023
Ulli AppelbaumAn Actionable Definition of Brands. Benefits. Examples. Approach.In this article, I’ll share with you a definition of what a brand is that takes into account the way brands are formed in the minds of…Nov 18, 2023Nov 18, 2023
Ulli AppelbaumWhat Is A Brand Positioning? Definition, Benefits, And ExamplesA “brand positioning” defines the space your brand aims to occupy in the minds of your consumers.Nov 17, 2023Nov 17, 2023
Ulli Appelbaum6 Strategic Reasons Every Brand Should Consider Using Brand Mascots:We all know brand characters (mascots), we all grew up with them and like them. And yet, we often don’t think about them as a viable…Oct 2, 2023Oct 2, 2023
Ulli Appelbaum15 Counter-Intuitive Ways To Generate Consumer Insights Your Competition Is Not likely To Use!Consumer insights, which I define as A moment of enlightenment when one sees something with a new understanding, are often essential in…Sep 13, 2023Sep 13, 2023
Ulli AppelbaumThe Nine Most Common Brand-Positioning Mistakes On MarketingProfsIt’s easy to just go through the motions of a brand-positioning project and come out with an average, nondistinctive outcome everyone can…Sep 13, 2023Sep 13, 2023