18.09.2025
Many brands try to be “for everyone” and avoid having a clear positioning to not alienate anyone. The result?
A watered-down brand that sounds nice – but says nothing.
Differentiation means making choices.
And yes, that can hurt:
You’ll have to exclude some audiences. You might confuse people.
And no, you won’t be loved by everyone.
But only brands that stand for something can build true relevance.
And let’s be clear: ⚠️
Differentiation doesn’t mean being loud or political.
It’s not about outrage.
Not about riding the next cultural flashpoint.
Brands like Bud Light, American Eagle, or Jaguar show how quickly brands turn to surface-level controversy – often without a strategic core.
It grabs attention. But it doesn’t build trust.
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Real positioning works differently.
It’s deliberate. Strategic. Consistent. Long-term.
In this carousel, I’m sharing 5 brands that got it right.
They prove:
👉 Differentiation doesn’t have to be loud.
👉 It doesn’t have to be political.
👉 But it has to be intentional.
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