How did Salesforce build a $200B company by declaring war on "software"? Branding expert Laura Ries (author of "Strategic Enemy") reveals why the world's best brands choose strategic enemies to dominate their markets.Laura explains the counterintuitive positioning strategy behind iconic brands like Tesla, Chick-fil-A, and White Claw. Learn why opposition creates clarity, how visual hammers make brands unforgettable, and why line extensions destroy established brands.KEY TOPICS:The strategic enemy frameworkVisual hammers that build brand memoryWhy line extensions fail (Bud Light case study)How to respond to market disruptorsPersonal branding for executives Show notes and resources: https://www.cxotalk.com/episode/the-branding-manifesto-choose-your-enemy-win-the-war Newsletter: www.cxotalk.com/subscribe LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/cxotalk Twitter: twitter.com/cxotalk00:00 Introduction to Strategic Branding and Positioning00:58 The Power of a Strategic Enemy in Branding07:13 Challenges and Context in Branding Strategies10:35 The Link Between Branding and Customer Experience13:45 Strategic Positioning and Differentiation18:31 ⚖️ The Power of Contrast in Branding19:51 The Role of Branding in IT and Organizational Alignment21:46 Perception, Leadership, and Differentiation in Branding25:13 Strategic Focus and the Power of Defining a Brand28:02 The Power of Repetition in Branding30:01 Specialization and Category Leadership32:37 Visual Hammers and Minimalistic Branding37:58 The Power of Visual Hammers in Branding41:31 Strategic Branding for Companies and Products44:48 Building Personal and Leadership Brands47:13 ️ The Power of Consistency in Branding48:05 Strategic Responses to Market Disruption54:14 ️ Branding Principles and Podcast Advice#Branding #Marketing #BusinessStrategy #CXOTalk #LauraRies #CMO