Be like Hawaiian Pizza, not The Lot.
Alright, here’s another fun analogy we’ve cooked up.👨🍳 Hawaiian Pizza: Some folks love it and devoutly claim it as their favorite pizza, while others wouldn’t touch it with a ten-foot pole. Italians think it’s sacrilegious, and Gordon Ramsay famously said, and I quote, “You don’t F*¢£¡$#! put pineapple on pizza!”
But have you ever noticed something interesting about “The Lot”?
Nobody has much to say about it, right? Well, there’s a reason for that…
Imagine if Hawaiian pizza were a brand. It’s doing many things right: simple and consistent toppings, a distinctive appearance that stands out on any menu board, and a clear flavor profile that you can’t mistake — love it or hate it, Hawaiian pizza is instantly recognisable and speaks to many ‘true fans’.
Now, let’s talk about The Lot by comparison. It’s hard to even define what ‘The Lot’ is, for a start (so you never really know what you’re going to get). Though the exact toppings vary from restaurant to restaurant, it always looks messy, and the cacophony of ingredients fighting for your taste buds’ attention typically results in a lackluster experience. By trying to be everything to everyone and standing for nothing, The Lot fails to capture the heart or scorn of anyone, if it’s even being part of the conversation at all.
The key takeaways here:
👉 Don’t be too diverse with your brand’s offerings, this defocuses and dilutes your brand.
👉 Be clear in your visual communication; failing to do this results in confusion and can cause inaction. Clarify and keep it simple.
👉 Consider how your brand communicates through appearance, and be intentional. Don’t assimilate; differentiate.
"If no one hates it, no one really loves it" — Jessica Walsh
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