A collection of articles and thoughts on Marketing and Strategy — Laurent Bouty

Marketing Canvas - Positioning

Marketing Canvas - Positioning

Demystify brand positioning with the Marketing Canvas methodology. Understand its significance, different types, and evaluation process. Enhance your brand's market presence with effective positioning strategies.

Marketing Canvas - Purpose

Marketing Canvas - Purpose

The Marketing Canvas is a tool to build a marketing strategy that consists of six categories, including PURPOSE, which identifies a brand's reason for being and contribution to the world. Purpose-driven brands are more successful in today's world as customers want to engage with brands that align with their values. By starting with the WHY and formulating a purpose-driven brand ideal, businesses can differentiate themselves and build a loyal following. TOMS Shoes and Ben & Jerry's are examples of purpose-driven brands. Having a clear purpose is a key driver of business success, according to a Deloitte survey. It is critical to identify and articulate a brand's purpose to guide its marketing strategy.

Marketing Canvas - Engagement

Marketing Canvas - Engagement

Explore the essence of customer engagement with the Marketing Canvas Method. Discover how to measure and improve it with tools like NPS. Drive your business growth by turning customer engagement into your success accelerator.

Marketing Canvas - Pains and Gains

Marketing Canvas - Pains and Gains

The Pains and Gains sub-dimension in the Marketing Canvas focuses on identifying the constraints (pains) that block your customers from solving their problems and the delights (gains) that you can provide by addressing these constraints. By thoroughly understanding the pain points and potential gains, businesses can deliver solutions that resonate with customer needs and create a more positive overall experience.

Marketing Canvas - Aspirations

Marketing Canvas - Aspirations

Aspirations in the Marketing Canvas help businesses uncover the deeper, often emotional and social goals that customers strive to fulfill through their product or service. Aspirations move beyond functional needs and focus on the personal growth, societal impact, and environmental contribution that customers seek. Identifying these aspirations enables businesses to create stronger emotional connections and long-term relationships with their audience.