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Positioning: The Battle for Your Mind

Al Ries, Jack Trout
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Positioning: The Battle for Your Mind

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1980

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Al Ries, Jack Trout

Positioning: The Battle for Your Mind

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1980
Book Details
Pages

213

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

1970s

Publication Year

1980

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Positioning: The Battle for Your Mind by Al Ries and Jack Trout explores marketing strategies and branding, focusing on how companies can establish their products distinctly in consumers' minds. It discusses techniques for building a recognizable and strong market position, utilizing concepts like differentiation and targeting perception. The book provides practical insights for effective communication in competitive markets.

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Al Ries and Jack Trout's Positioning: The Battle for Your Mind is praised for its groundbreaking ideas on brand strategy and marketing. Reviewers appreciate its clear, concise writing and practical insights. However, some find it outdated given modern marketing dynamics. Despite this, it remains highly regarded for its fundamental principles.

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Who Should Read Positioning: The Battle for Your Mind?

Readers with an interest in marketing strategy, brand positioning, and consumer perception will enjoy Positioning: The Battle for Your Mind by Al Ries and Jack Trout. Similar to books like Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini and Made to Stick by Chip Heath and Dan Heath, it appeals to those fascinated by advertising and communication tactics.

Book Details
Pages

213

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

1970s

Publication Year

1980

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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