Jaap Aardse
Managing Director
Ardsco
In todays world of complexity and mass information, brands are crucial means by which people can associate with; they represent egos, emotions and lifestyles.
Superbrands, with their high reputation and great appeal, are like strong personalities with particular tangible and intangible characteristics; they make people smile, they offer security, they excite!
Superbrands are not built overnight nor can they be realized through massive marketing investments only; they result from distinct and clear positioning, consistent and enduring implementation.
Longevity of the brand requires dynamic, creative and inspiring brand management and -maintenance; the world is in permanent change.
Superbrands, during their long life, have proven in continuity their relevance to the needs of the targeted audiences, their credibility in delivering what they promise and their differentiation from competitors.
The brand communicates, offers the consumer a real choice and gives the buyer trust.
This is more than a name, a slogan and campaigns. Strong brand personalities and -positions are recognized by their matching products and services. These can only be achieved when the claims of the brand are rigorously and consistently deployed in all the processes throughout the brand marketing- and industrial organization, from research & development to sales.