Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Authenticity

What is real?

In today's over crowded market we are constantly bombarded with ads, calls, and people getting in our face screaming for our attention.

One secret to breaking through this noise is how Authentic is your product/service? Do you have to bluntly tell people what you are all about? Do people see through your claims and unique selling proposition?

Good marketers know that while you can fool some people you can't fool all people. To build trust for your brand you have to start with an authentic product. One that promises what it delivers, does not insult your target community, and leaves the prospect giving you their permission to have more.

Chances are that if you have to say your product contains 100% juice, that you are the #1 at XXX, or using generic photos for your brochures, your not authentic. Same goes for people's attention to your message.

Start with authenitcating your brand and you may suprise yourself with the results.

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