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August 6, 2014 Think like a Challenger Brand and get paid for what you DON’T know.

Let’s be honest. We live in a world where people get paid the big bucks for what they know. Just look at the value we…

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August 1, 2014 Put People in Your Plan: Five Tips for Challenger Brand Success

Over the past week, we’ve explored the importance of incorporating great people and a great customer experience into your company and your brand. Having the…

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July 28, 2014 Put People in Your Plan: How Challenger Brands Train People Skills?

How does Chick-Fil-A consistently train the best employees in fast food? The short answer is, they don’t. Chick-fil-A founder Truett Cathy addressed this very question directly in a 2005 interview.…

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July 10, 2014 3 Ways Restaurant Challenger Brands Can Keep From Losing Their Lunch

You don’t have to look too far to find article after article about the dilemma American workers are facing these days of too much work…

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May 14, 2014 The Slow Demise of the Ultimate Challenger Brand?

It was reported last week that Target CEO Gregg Steinhafel was forced out by an impatient board of directors who no longer believe in his…

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May 9, 2014 Celebrating Challenger Mom

If you think about it, moms and Challenger Brands have quite a few common characteristics. In honor of Mother’s Day, let’s take a look at…

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May 5, 2014 Challenger Brand Thinking Produces High-Octane Results

Have you ever had to mix gas and oil for a two-stroke engine? That sort of opening line limited my dating success back in the day,…

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May 2, 2014 Are You A Challenger Brand?

There’s a quote about leaders and followers that suggests “If you’re not the lead dog, the view never changes.” For many brands, that’s certainly true.…

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April 24, 2014 Taco Bell Rolls Out Breakfast, Challenger Brand Style

Every party animal knows Taco Bell is the best bet for a 2 a.m. taco, but who knew they were open for breakfast? Nobody. And…

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April 22, 2014 Why Vine may just be the perfect channel for Challenger Brands

What is your six seconds of genius? If Vine is not on your short list of elements to add to 2014’s marketing calendar, it probably…

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