THE POWER OF EMOTIONAL BRANDING Creating concepts to sell is good, but developing ideas that establish unbreakable bonds between a brand and its consumers is even better. Nike, with its "Just Do It" campaign launched in 1988, perfectly illustrated this principle. The brand penetrated consumer psychology by identifying their daily challenges. It then skillfully arranged words, music, colors, and characters to convey a powerful message: beyond the simple customer relationship, there exists a true bond of love between the brand and its consumers. This bond is even stronger because consumers aspire to be loved. When they feel this love from the brand, they also fall in love with it, creating a lasting and unbreakable relationship. In short, Nike demonstrated that to have customers, one must first establish an authentic emotional connection. #Advertising #Emotionalbranding #NIKE
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