ZAG: The #1 Strategy of High-Performance Brands (One-Off)

New
Illustrated
2006
$22.10

When everybody zigs, zag, says Marty Neumeier in this fresh view of brand strategy. ZAG follows the ultra-clear whiteboard overview style of the author's first book, THE BRAND GAP, but drills deeper into the question of how brands can harness the power of differentiation. The author argues that in an extremely cluttered marketplace, traditional differentiation is no longer enough-today companies need radical differentiation to create lasting value for their shareholders and customers. In an entertaining 3-hour read you'll learn:

- why me-too brands are doomed to fail
- how to read customer feedback on new products and messages
- the 17 steps for designing difference into your brand
- how to turn your brand's onliness into a trueline to drive synergy
- the secrets of naming products, services, and companies
- the four deadly dangers faced by brand portfolios
- how to stretch your brand without breaking it
- how to succeed at all three stages of the competition cycle

From the back cover:
In an age of me-too products and instant communications, keeping up with the competition is no longer a winning strategy. Today you have to out-position, out-maneuver, and out-design the competition. The new rule? When everybody zigs, zag. In his first book, THE BRAND GAP, Neumeier showed companies how to bridge the distance between business strategy and design. In ZAG, he illustrates the number-one strategy of high-performance brands-radical differentiation.

ZAG is an AIGA Design Press book, published under Peachpit's New Riders imprint in partnership with AIGA. For a quick peek inside ZAG, go to www.zagbook.com.

Synopsis

When everybody zigs, zag, says Marty Neumeier in this fresh view of brand strategy. ZAG follows the ultra-clear whiteboard overview style of the author's first book, THE BRAND GAP, but drills deeper into the question of how brands can harness the power of differentiation. The author argues that in an extremely cluttered marketplace, traditional differentiation is no longer enough-today companies need radical differentiation to create lasting value for their shareholders and customers. In an entertaining 3-hour read you'll learn:

- why me-too brands are doomed to fail
- how to read customer feedback on new products and messages
- the 17 steps for designing difference into your brand
- how to turn your brand's onliness into a trueline to drive synergy
- the secrets of naming products, services, and companies
- the four deadly dangers faced by brand portfolios
- how to stretch your brand without breaking it
- how to succeed at all three stages of the competition cycle

From the back cover:
In an age of me-too products and instant communications, keeping up with the competition is no longer a winning strategy. Today you have to out-position, out-maneuver, and out-design the competition. The new rule? When everybody zigs, zag. In his first book, THE BRAND GAP, Neumeier showed companies how to bridge the distance between business strategy and design. In ZAG, he illustrates the number-one strategy of high-performance brands-radical differentiation.

ZAG is an AIGA Design Press book, published under Peachpit's New Riders imprint in partnership with AIGA. For a quick peek inside ZAG, go to www.zagbook.com.

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Format: Illustrated
Pages: 192
Edition: 1
Publisher: New Riders
Published: 20 Sep 2006
ISBN 10: 0321426770
ISBN 13: 9780321426772
Book Overview: When everybody zigs, zag, says author Marty Neumeier in this fresh view of brand strategy. ZAG follows the ultra-clear whiteboard overview style of Neumeier's first book, THE BRAND GAP, but drills deeper into the question of how brands can harness the power of differentiation. The author argues that in an extremely cluttered marketplace, traditional differentiation is no longer enough-today companies need radical differentiation to create lasting value for their shareholders and customers. In an entertaining 3-hour read you'll learn:

- why me-too brands are doomed to fail
- how to read customer feedback on new products and messages
- the 17 steps for designing difference into your brand
- how to turn your brand's onliness into a trueline to drive synergy
- the secrets of naming products, services, and companies
- the four deadly dangers faced by brand portfolios
- how to stretch your brand without breaking it
- how to succeed at all three stages of the competition cycle

For a quick peek inside ZAG, go to www.zagbook.com.

Media Reviews

Each of [Neumeier's] books is excellent, but ZAG is revolutionary.
-JACK COVERT AND TODD SATTERSTEN, FROM THE 100 BEST BUSINESS BOOKS OF ALL TIME

You already know that this book has the best title of any marketing book in a generation. What you don't know is the details of the Intrusiveness Death Spiral and what to do about it. This little book ought to help. A lot.
-SETH GODIN, AUTHOR OF SMALL IS THE NEW BIG

Here's a practical field guide on how to create and grow a world-class brand, so no more excuses-read it now and start zagging.
-KIP KNIGHT, MARKETING VICE PRESIDENT, EBAY

The revolution needs passion, imagination, and a dangerous handbook. Here
it is, born in the trenches yet written with enough verve and imagination to get you out of them-fast.
-BRIAN COLLINS, EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR, OGILVY

A big idea surrounded by 17 practical steps and presented in a delightful style. The presentation alone is worth the price of the book.
-DAVID A. AAKER, VICE CHAIRMAN, PROPHET, AUTHOR OF BRAND PORTFOLIO STRATEGY

Awesome book-even better than THE BRAND GAP. It arrived at my desk like a familiar but new friend.
-ROD SWANSON, DIRECTOR OF BRAND INTEGRATION, ELECTRONIC ARTS

There are two strategy choices: Do what everyone else is doing, only better, cheaper, or faster. Or do something different and truly distinctive. Marty Neumeier offers essential insights into how to do the latter.
-PROF. RON SANCHEZ, COPENHAGEN BUSINESS SCHOOL, CO-AUTHOR OF THE NEW STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

ZAG is the new GPS for marketers. Clear, crisp directions for building strong brands and keeping them fresh and relevant. Read it before your competition does and stay one zag ahead.
-GARY ELLIOTT, VP BRAND MARKETING, HEWLETT-PACKARD

Never has one author jammed so many good ideas into so few pages as Marty Neumeier has.
-AL RIES, AUTHOR OF THE ORIGIN OF BRANDS

It is part manifesto, part practical handbook, and you can read it between LaGuardia and Logan.
-BUSINESSWEEK

Author Bio

Marty Neumeier's professional mission is to incite business revolution by unleashing the power of design thinking. He does this by writing books, conducting workshops, and speaking internationally about the power of brand, innovation, and design. His bestselling whiteboard books include THE BRAND GAP, ZAG, and THE DESIGNFUL COMPANY. His video, MARTY NEUMEIER'S INNOVATION WORKSHOP, combines highlights from all three books into a hands-on learning experience. Marty serves as Director of Transformation at Liquid Agency, and divides his writing time between California and southwest France.