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INSIGHT: Keeping up has never been more dangerous

A growing tendency to focus on short-term trends and tactical goals risks weakening brand equity. Paul Howell examines the pitfalls for marketers.

by Paul Howell | 08/10/2011

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Fads should not replace long-term branding strategies
| brandon cheung , trends

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