Mark Schaefer
Feb 10, 2025

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I very much appreciate the challenge and disagreement, Chema. I am fascinated by the ways brands have evolved and this idea of culture is one of them. This idea is what I explored in my last book called "Belonging to the Brand." The loyal community you mention for Nike is the ultimate emotional connection. However, the ultimate goal must be creating customers, whether that is through a community, a culture, or a Super Bowl ad. If I had a marketing director that told me she was creating a culture, not customers, I would find somebody else. If you don't have customers, you don't have a business, and in this way, Peter Drucker was still correct.

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Mark Schaefer
Mark Schaefer

Written by Mark Schaefer

Keynote speaker, marketing strategy consultant, Rutgers U faculty and author of 10 books including KNOWN, Marketing Rebellion, and Belonging to the Brand!

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