A prosperous businessman's son was PalaniAppa Nadar. He had no interest in following in his father's, Kaliappa Nadar's, footsteps as a coffee and cardamom exporter. In contra…
Abbas Abdul Rahim Hajoori and Mohsin A. Hajoori, Dawoodi Bohra brothers, began the business in 1923 to fulfil refill orders for VIMTO, a British soft drink manufacturer. Mohsin H…
One interesting aspect of human hearing is the Cocktail Party Effect, which occurs when people appear to tune out all other sounds in a busy room by concentrating on one particula…
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The trend of humanizing pets has been gaining momentum in recent years, and it's more than just a fad. The trend reflects a significant shift in …
In today's age of globalisation, multinational firms can link multiple cultures and markets via their worldwide reach. Global success, however, calls for a more sophisticated comp…
The direct marketing movement had its stars, and undoubtedly John Caples was one of the early ones. Caples was the genius behind the most famous direct mail marketing of all time,…
Adaptability is crucial for enduring brands for several reasons, as it allows them to navigate changes in the market, consumer behaviour, and industry trends. In a dynamic world, …
William Lightfoot Schiltz established Old Spice in 1934, and since then, the brand has left an indelible mark on customers. Interestingly, they debuted with women's products&…
Discovering the Unexpected
The original objective of the medical research study was to evaluate the efficacy of a novel angina medication, sildenafil, which was a chemical that…
Burger King intended to make its French fry eaters feel better about indulging.
The chain introduced a new crinkle-cut french fry with about 30% fewer calories than a regular f…
The main offering of Cincinnati-based Kutol Products, which the McVickers founded in 1912, was a soft, malleable product for removing soot from wallpaper.
By the turn of the tw…
Moov, a pain reliever ointment developed and marketed by Paras Pharmaceuticals, has been around since 1986.
Iodex, manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline & Beecham, was the undisp…
Ikea produced a reality programme called Trapped in the 90s to commemorate its 25th anniversary in Spain. The show included six individuals who were forced to live in a house that…
So, how can a brand become the first thing that customers think of? Create a new category that does not yet exist in the minds of consumers, and make the brand synonymous with it.…