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Google Turning Media Markets Upside Down

OfGoogle Logo course Google’s $434 stock price (as of 26 Jan 2006) isn’t solely based on search.  It’s anchored on the company’s booming ad business.  But Google’s plans are targeted at much more than just ads for search.

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It’s the Benefits, Stupid

One of the biggest mistakes most marketers make is focusing on the details of their product or service, rather than the benefits it offers customers.  Of course we all realize that customers will only buy when they, either consciously or sub-consciously, perceive some benefit from your offering.  But focusing on the product features or technology rather than benefits is still a common mistake.

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Absolut Ads

Absolut WarholLeaving behind their iconic ads that combined cultural icons, landmarks and trends with their bottle, Absolut is set to spend $20 million on a new ad campaign that takes the company in a totally new direction.  Having historically concentrated solely on print, the new campaign by TBWA/Chiat/Day in New York also pushes the brand to TV as "The Absolut Vodka," continuing to play with the product’s name.

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Web Analytics Is Out, Web Analysis Is In

Savvy marketers no longer talk about "Web Analytics," but rather concentrate on "Web Analysis."  "Semantics," you say.  Well, yes, but it is a subtle and important change in terminology.

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