Vivek Hattangadi

From Familiar to Fiercely Independent: Embarking on a New Adventure with “B” (since 1st January 2024)

From Familiar to Fiercely Independent: Embarking on a New Adventure with “B” (since 1st January 2024) Ever since the world was turned upside down by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, I have had the privilege of being part of an incredible journey with an online training organization. This collaboration was never […]

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Beyond the Noise: Differentiating When Everyone Seems the Same – Brand Management 30

Beyond the Noise: Differentiating When Everyone Seems the Same – Pharma Brand Management 30 One of my mentee, let’s call her Vaishnavi, asked me: “Sir as you rightly said I should understand why my brand exists and my brand plan must have the purpose of my brand.” “But Sir, consider this scenario: My brand operates

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LIQUID DEATH – A lesson for Pharma Brand Managers on STP (Brand Management 101)

LIQUID DEATH – A Case Study for Pharma Brand Managers on STP – (Brand Management 101) Learn from David Taylor of ‘The BrandGym’ What have I learned? 1.  A powerful Brand Name for Bottled Water – Liquid Death 2.  Headline – Murder Your Thirst 3.  Disruptive Positioning – Liquid Death brand saw the opportunity to disrupt the staid

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A Tribute to Philip Kotler – 300 Brands, but 1 Winning Strategy in Your Brand Plan – Brand Management 18

A Tribute to Philip Kotler 300 Brands, but 1 Winning Strategy Building a Powerful Brand in Pharma India and Pharma Bangladesh  – Brand Management 18 A momentous occasion dawns on May 27th, 2024. Not only is it a significant date, but it marks a cherished milestone for marketers across the world. On this day, the

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A Student’s Ode to the Marketing Maverick: Philip Kotler – Brand Management 19

A Student’s Ode to the Marketing Maverick: Philip Kotler on the eve of his 93rd birthday – Brand Management 19 There are teachers, and then there are those who ignite a revolution within the minds of their students. Professor Philip Kotler, for many marketing enthusiasts like me, falls undeniably into the latter category. On 27th

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From Vision to Voice: The Power of Positioning Statements for Your Brand – Brand Management 20

From Vision to Voice: The Power of Positioning Statements for Your Brand – Brand Management 20 Preamble Welcome to our insightful journey into the world of branding and strategic communication! In today’s phygitally-driven landscape, crafting a distinct identity for your brand is paramount. This blog aims to demystify one of the fundamental elements of brand

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Building a Brand You Love: The Tangible and the Intangible Assets – Brand Management 21

Building a Brand You Love: The Tangible and the Intangible Assets – Brand Management 21 Our paths crossed unexpectedly at the Bangalore Airport the other day. There, I bumped into Ravi Shankar, an IIM-B alumnus and former brand manager for a top FMCG multinational. Now, he steers the ship as CEO of a leading French

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