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Mar 2015
26m 37s

S4E09 - Geography As Branding

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About this episode

The issue of geography is a subject the marketing world subscribes to. 


Many companies, and even entire industries, attach their brands to geographical points of origin as a way to differentiate themselves and assert superiority. From German engineering to Russian vodka to Swiss watches, “Geography as branding” is a powerful marketing strategy that often comes with a premium price tag. This week, we explore if that premium price tag is justified...


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