STEP 1—Lead with Why—Everything Apple does is done to challenge the status quo.
STEP 2—Explain How—Apple makes products that are beautifully designed, simple to use and user-friendly.
STEP 3—Close with the What—Apple just happens to make computers. Want to buy one?
Doesn't this bring a tear to your eye? It does to us, a pair of grizzled printing industry authors. Apple creates market differentiation, influences public perception and helps ensure that every Apple product, every Apple store and every Apple marketing campaign are all working towards one memorable, admirable goal: thinking differently. It's so simple! And compelling!
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Very much alive and now officially an industry curmudgeon, strategic growth expert T. J. Tedesco can be reached at tj@tjtedesco.com or 301-404-2244.