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		<title>The difference between &#8220;positioning statements&#8221; and &#8220;value propositions&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://marketinghighground.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/the-difference-between-positioning-statements-and-value-propositions/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 08:00:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Gospe</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Confused about the difference between positioning statements and value propositions? You&#8217;re not alone. These terms are often used interchangeably, but they mean very different things. Click here for an example of a positioning statement. Check out this VIDEO describing another &#8230; <a href="http://marketinghighground.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/the-difference-between-positioning-statements-and-value-propositions/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=marketinghighground.wordpress.com&#038;blog=16230891&#038;post=409&#038;subd=marketinghighground&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>New video: how to build a positioning statement</title>
		<link>http://marketinghighground.wordpress.com/2013/04/10/new-video-how-to-build-a-positioning-statement/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:21:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Gospe</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Since the term &#8220;positioning statement&#8221; has been consistently the most often searched term on this blog, I&#8217;ve posted a short video on how to build a positioning statement. This material is taken directly from my book, The Marketing High Ground where &#8230; <a href="http://marketinghighground.wordpress.com/2013/04/10/new-video-how-to-build-a-positioning-statement/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=marketinghighground.wordpress.com&#038;blog=16230891&#038;post=630&#038;subd=marketinghighground&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Positioning statements: examples of companies that created a new category for themselves</title>
		<link>http://marketinghighground.wordpress.com/2013/03/28/positioning-statements-examples-of-companies-that-created-a-new-category-for-themselves/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:21:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Gospe</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You can capture a strong position in the mind of the prospect by creating a new category and naming yourself number one. Here are a few fun examples of how some companies created new categories. And the rest is history. &#8230; <a href="http://marketinghighground.wordpress.com/2013/03/28/positioning-statements-examples-of-companies-that-created-a-new-category-for-themselves/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=marketinghighground.wordpress.com&#038;blog=16230891&#038;post=615&#038;subd=marketinghighground&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Positioning statements: cracking the category</title>
		<link>http://marketinghighground.wordpress.com/2013/03/20/positioning-statements-cracking-the-category/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:16:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Gospe</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When crafting a positioning statement, one of the most challenging items is the category. When done well, new categories feel obvious. Here&#8217;s one of my favorite examples of a company that forever changed the way we watch television. You can &#8230; <a href="http://marketinghighground.wordpress.com/2013/03/20/positioning-statements-cracking-the-category/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=marketinghighground.wordpress.com&#038;blog=16230891&#038;post=599&#038;subd=marketinghighground&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Features vs benefits: 5 tests for defining the best benefit</title>
		<link>http://marketinghighground.wordpress.com/2013/03/09/features-vs-benefits-5-tests-for-defining-the-best-benefit/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Mar 2013 17:08:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Gospe</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A common mistake is confusing features and benefits. When developing a positioning statement, one of the key ingredients is in identifying the most compelling benefit relevant to the target audience or persona. Here&#8217;s 5 criteria to help guide you to selecting &#8230; <a href="http://marketinghighground.wordpress.com/2013/03/09/features-vs-benefits-5-tests-for-defining-the-best-benefit/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=marketinghighground.wordpress.com&#038;blog=16230891&#038;post=595&#038;subd=marketinghighground&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>How advisory boards are guiding executives to the marketing high ground</title>
		<link>http://marketinghighground.wordpress.com/2013/01/25/how-advisory-boards-are-guiding-executives-to-the-marketing-high-ground/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2013 20:23:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Gospe</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The customer advisory board (CAB) is quickly becoming a popular tool for aligning a company&#8217;s vision and product direction with the needs and priorities of its best customers. If your company is thinking about sponsoring a CAB, or if you &#8230; <a href="http://marketinghighground.wordpress.com/2013/01/25/how-advisory-boards-are-guiding-executives-to-the-marketing-high-ground/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=marketinghighground.wordpress.com&#038;blog=16230891&#038;post=567&#038;subd=marketinghighground&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>3 steps to improving your positioning &amp; messaging</title>
		<link>http://marketinghighground.wordpress.com/2013/01/18/3-steps-to-improving-your-positioning-messaging/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2013 21:02:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Gospe</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Marketing Persona]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[How well are your lead gen programs performing? Be honest. When lead generation programs fail, they do so mainly because the messages communicated are irrelevant or ill timed for the target audience. We, as a society, have become so used &#8230; <a href="http://marketinghighground.wordpress.com/2013/01/18/3-steps-to-improving-your-positioning-messaging/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=marketinghighground.wordpress.com&#038;blog=16230891&#038;post=559&#038;subd=marketinghighground&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Tools and templates to empower your marketing team</title>
		<link>http://marketinghighground.wordpress.com/2012/06/24/tools-and-templates-to-empower-your-marketing-team/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jun 2012 18:03:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Gospe</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Summer is the time for reflection and assessment. As many marketers will soon be embarking on offsites and exercises to plan for the next fiscal year, I wanted to know what best practices my readers might share in how they&#8217;ve &#8230; <a href="http://marketinghighground.wordpress.com/2012/06/24/tools-and-templates-to-empower-your-marketing-team/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=marketinghighground.wordpress.com&#038;blog=16230891&#038;post=521&#038;subd=marketinghighground&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Positioning Statement Template</title>
		<link>http://marketinghighground.wordpress.com/2012/05/27/positioning-statement-template/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 May 2012 00:02:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Gospe</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For those of you interested in more information on positioning statements and how to craft them, I&#8217;ve posted a set of slides for your perusal. For more details on how to effectively work cross-functionally to complete the template, critique your work, and &#8230; <a href="http://marketinghighground.wordpress.com/2012/05/27/positioning-statement-template/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=marketinghighground.wordpress.com&#038;blog=16230891&#038;post=517&#038;subd=marketinghighground&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>What&#8217;s the profile of the most effective marketing campaign managers?</title>
		<link>http://marketinghighground.wordpress.com/2012/05/02/whats-the-profile-of-the-most-effective-marketing-campaign-managers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 23:51:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Gospe</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Role of the Campaign Manager -- a new mini-guidebook for marketers Nothing can hinder the success of an integrated marketing campaign (and your ability to claim the high ground) faster than an unseasoned campaign manager. So, what exactly is the role &#8230; <a href="http://marketinghighground.wordpress.com/2012/05/02/whats-the-profile-of-the-most-effective-marketing-campaign-managers/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=marketinghighground.wordpress.com&#038;blog=16230891&#038;post=510&#038;subd=marketinghighground&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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