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What was a concern regarding feedback from family and friends?
What was a concern regarding feedback from family and friends?
- They may provide biased opinions. (correct)
- They are often too critical.
- They tend to ignore the questions.
- They lack relevant experience.
Whose feedback influenced a significant menu change in the case study?
Whose feedback influenced a significant menu change in the case study?
- A family member
- A business partner
- A neighbor
- An early hire/team member (correct)
How did the company learn to focus more on ice sticks rather than pints?
How did the company learn to focus more on ice sticks rather than pints?
- From a suggestion by a person from Israel (correct)
- Through social media analysis
- From a competitor's strategy
- From customer surveys
What aspect of customer engagement evolves over time according to the study?
What aspect of customer engagement evolves over time according to the study?
What is crucial for tailoring messages to highlight the value proposition?
What is crucial for tailoring messages to highlight the value proposition?
What strategy significantly increases conversion rates for marketing scooters?
What strategy significantly increases conversion rates for marketing scooters?
What did interviewees report about the sources of feedback they received?
What did interviewees report about the sources of feedback they received?
What did entrepreneurs have to consider when communicating about their brand?
What did entrepreneurs have to consider when communicating about their brand?
What is one key factor contributing to the high failure rate of start-ups?
What is one key factor contributing to the high failure rate of start-ups?
What does the proposed framework emphasize in the context of start-up branding?
What does the proposed framework emphasize in the context of start-up branding?
How is the start-up economy characterized in relation to the global economy?
How is the start-up economy characterized in relation to the global economy?
What is a 'unicorn' in the context of start-ups?
What is a 'unicorn' in the context of start-ups?
What initiative did the European Commission launch in relation to start-ups?
What initiative did the European Commission launch in relation to start-ups?
What percentage of start-ups is reported to fail each year?
What percentage of start-ups is reported to fail each year?
What aspect of start-up branding does the study focus on?
What aspect of start-up branding does the study focus on?
What characterizes start-ups as defined by the European Commission?
What characterizes start-ups as defined by the European Commission?
What is the primary focus of the article by Fombrun & Shanley (1990)?
What is the primary focus of the article by Fombrun & Shanley (1990)?
In the context of brand management, what challenge is identified by Iglesias & Ind (2020)?
In the context of brand management, what challenge is identified by Iglesias & Ind (2020)?
Which journal published the article that discusses the relevance of corporate branding for small to medium-sized businesses?
Which journal published the article that discusses the relevance of corporate branding for small to medium-sized businesses?
What is a key theme in Juntunen et al. (2010) regarding corporate brand building?
What is a key theme in Juntunen et al. (2010) regarding corporate brand building?
Which topic does the Global Startup Ecosystem Report (2020) primarily address?
Which topic does the Global Startup Ecosystem Report (2020) primarily address?
What aspect of strategic communication is emphasized in the work of Hallahan et al. (2007)?
What aspect of strategic communication is emphasized in the work of Hallahan et al. (2007)?
What concept is explored by Lury (2009) in the Journal of Cultural Economy?
What concept is explored by Lury (2009) in the Journal of Cultural Economy?
What major contribution does Golob et al. (2020) provide to the field of brand management?
What major contribution does Golob et al. (2020) provide to the field of brand management?
What is a key focus of the study by Men, Ji, and Chen (2017) regarding startup companies?
What is a key focus of the study by Men, Ji, and Chen (2017) regarding startup companies?
What theme does the research by Owen (1984) primarily address?
What theme does the research by Owen (1984) primarily address?
According to the research by Mueller, Volery, and von Siemens (2012), what aspect of entrepreneurs is examined?
According to the research by Mueller, Volery, and von Siemens (2012), what aspect of entrepreneurs is examined?
What is an essential factor in building a corporate brand for digital startups, according to Mingione and Abratt (2020)?
What is an essential factor in building a corporate brand for digital startups, according to Mingione and Abratt (2020)?
What do Pakura and Rudeloff (2020) explore in their study regarding entrepreneurs?
What do Pakura and Rudeloff (2020) explore in their study regarding entrepreneurs?
What challenge is discussed in the work of Parmentier and Fischer (2015)?
What challenge is discussed in the work of Parmentier and Fischer (2015)?
What is the primary contribution of the study by Merrilees (2007)?
What is the primary contribution of the study by Merrilees (2007)?
According to Moroni, Arruda, and Araujo (2015), what is crucial for the growth of startups in competitive environments?
According to Moroni, Arruda, and Araujo (2015), what is crucial for the growth of startups in competitive environments?
What are the implications of age and size for organizations according to the discussed research?
What are the implications of age and size for organizations according to the discussed research?
Which of the following concepts is highlighted in the work of Berthon, Ewing, and Napoli (2008)?
Which of the following concepts is highlighted in the work of Berthon, Ewing, and Napoli (2008)?
In what context does the term 'lean start-up' appear in the provided references?
In what context does the term 'lean start-up' appear in the provided references?
What phenomenon does Cerdeira and Kotashev's report specifically address?
What phenomenon does Cerdeira and Kotashev's report specifically address?
According to Churchill and Lewis (1983), how many stages are involved in small business growth?
According to Churchill and Lewis (1983), how many stages are involved in small business growth?
What is a key theme explored by Cornelissen, Christensen, and Kinuthia (2012) regarding corporate branding?
What is a key theme explored by Cornelissen, Christensen, and Kinuthia (2012) regarding corporate branding?
Bresciani and Eppler (2010) provide insights into start-ups' branding practices. What is one of their findings?
Bresciani and Eppler (2010) provide insights into start-ups' branding practices. What is one of their findings?
What aspect of employer-employee relationships is discussed by Cervellon and Lirio (2017)?
What aspect of employer-employee relationships is discussed by Cervellon and Lirio (2017)?
Which publication focuses on the dynamics of multi-stakeholder brand meaning co-creation?
Which publication focuses on the dynamics of multi-stakeholder brand meaning co-creation?
What is the primary concept discussed by Volk and Zerfass related to strategic communication?
What is the primary concept discussed by Volk and Zerfass related to strategic communication?
Which article emphasizes the importance of arguments for entrepreneurs when engaging stakeholders?
Which article emphasizes the importance of arguments for entrepreneurs when engaging stakeholders?
Which study addresses representation practices from a communication-centered approach?
Which study addresses representation practices from a communication-centered approach?
What is a key focus in the research conducted by Wiesenberg et al. related to start-up communication?
What is a key focus in the research conducted by Wiesenberg et al. related to start-up communication?
Which of the following articles discusses competing on social purpose?
Which of the following articles discusses competing on social purpose?
What theme is addressed in the article by van Dijk et al. titled 'Scale-up: The experience game'?
What theme is addressed in the article by van Dijk et al. titled 'Scale-up: The experience game'?
Which research focuses on processes of brand and stakeholder identity co-construction?
Which research focuses on processes of brand and stakeholder identity co-construction?
What is the main objective of a start-up during the scale-up stage?
What is the main objective of a start-up during the scale-up stage?
Which demographic characteristic was noted about the interview participants?
Which demographic characteristic was noted about the interview participants?
What was the language used primarily for the interviews conducted in this study?
What was the language used primarily for the interviews conducted in this study?
In what cities were the majority of the start-ups, represented in the interviews, based?
In what cities were the majority of the start-ups, represented in the interviews, based?
What common method was used to conduct the interviews?
What common method was used to conduct the interviews?
What was considered crucial for the employee base in the organization?
What was considered crucial for the employee base in the organization?
Which of the following strategies was mentioned as a way to foster an engaging workplace?
Which of the following strategies was mentioned as a way to foster an engaging workplace?
What effect did engaged employees reportedly have on the organization?
What effect did engaged employees reportedly have on the organization?
What was emphasized about team meetings according to the participants?
What was emphasized about team meetings according to the participants?
What caution did the start-up consultant provide regarding hiring practices?
What caution did the start-up consultant provide regarding hiring practices?
What was noted as empowering for employees within the organization?
What was noted as empowering for employees within the organization?
What type of communication practices were highlighted as part of the workplace culture?
What type of communication practices were highlighted as part of the workplace culture?
What was necessary to align people, values, culture, and communication within the organization?
What was necessary to align people, values, culture, and communication within the organization?
What is a key reason for the high failure rate of start-ups?
What is a key reason for the high failure rate of start-ups?
How does the study characterize the process of entrepreneurial brand building?
How does the study characterize the process of entrepreneurial brand building?
According to the framework proposed in the study, what role does strategic communication play in start-ups?
According to the framework proposed in the study, what role does strategic communication play in start-ups?
What economic measure does the global start-up economy equate to?
What economic measure does the global start-up economy equate to?
Which aspect of start-ups is highlighted by the European Commission's 2016 initiative?
Which aspect of start-ups is highlighted by the European Commission's 2016 initiative?
What defines a start-up, as characterized in the study?
What defines a start-up, as characterized in the study?
What is a significant trend noted regarding venture capital investments in 2019?
What is a significant trend noted regarding venture capital investments in 2019?
What is noted about the relationship between start-up branding and market success?
What is noted about the relationship between start-up branding and market success?
What is a key aspect of successful brand building for digital start-ups?
What is a key aspect of successful brand building for digital start-ups?
What dynamic is critical to the growth of start-up companies in a competitive business environment?
What dynamic is critical to the growth of start-up companies in a competitive business environment?
Which journal discussed how entrepreneurs build brands using social media PR?
Which journal discussed how entrepreneurs build brands using social media PR?
What is a significant challenge identified in the dynamics of brand audience dissipation?
What is a significant challenge identified in the dynamics of brand audience dissipation?
According to the research, what observational aspect was studied regarding entrepreneurs?
According to the research, what observational aspect was studied regarding entrepreneurs?
What is one method emphasized for start-ups to cultivate relationships with strategic publics?
What is one method emphasized for start-ups to cultivate relationships with strategic publics?
What phenomenon related to brand engagement was discussed by Berthon, Ewing, and Napoli?
What phenomenon related to brand engagement was discussed by Berthon, Ewing, and Napoli?
Which factor is crucial for start-ups to ensure their survival in the market?
Which factor is crucial for start-ups to ensure their survival in the market?
What was a significant reason for the café and brasserie chain to rebrand?
What was a significant reason for the café and brasserie chain to rebrand?
What role does effective communication play in building a start-up, according to the metaphor used?
What role does effective communication play in building a start-up, according to the metaphor used?
How did the branding team realize the complexity issue with their logo?
How did the branding team realize the complexity issue with their logo?
What was the chosen brand color that helped identify the organization among competitors?
What was the chosen brand color that helped identify the organization among competitors?
What does a successful rebranding effort involve according to the content?
What does a successful rebranding effort involve according to the content?
What does the phrase 'the entrepreneurial brand is only as good as the communication with the team' imply?
What does the phrase 'the entrepreneurial brand is only as good as the communication with the team' imply?
What aspect does the rebranding exercise primarily allow a business to do?
What aspect does the rebranding exercise primarily allow a business to do?
What does managing the interplay of material and symbolic considerations support for a start-up?
What does managing the interplay of material and symbolic considerations support for a start-up?
What is the significance of customer feedback in strategy formulation for start-ups?
What is the significance of customer feedback in strategy formulation for start-ups?
What is a potential pitfall of seeking stakeholder alignment as mentioned?
What is a potential pitfall of seeking stakeholder alignment as mentioned?
Why is targeted visibility noted as more beneficial than broad publicity?
Why is targeted visibility noted as more beneficial than broad publicity?
How did customer insights change a start-up's perception of its business model?
How did customer insights change a start-up's perception of its business model?
In the context of start-ups, what does the term (re)Calibrate primarily refer to?
In the context of start-ups, what does the term (re)Calibrate primarily refer to?
What did a start-up shift away from to resonate better with its customers?
What did a start-up shift away from to resonate better with its customers?
What does effective curation of opportunities ensure for a start-up?
What does effective curation of opportunities ensure for a start-up?
What describes the iterative nature of strategy in start-ups?
What describes the iterative nature of strategy in start-ups?
Flashcards
Start-up Economy Growth
Start-up Economy Growth
The start-up economy is growing rapidly, with global venture capital investments nearing $300 billion in 2019. The total value creation is estimated at nearly $3 trillion in 2020.
What is a Start-up?
What is a Start-up?
A start-up is a company that is generally less than 10 years old, focuses on innovative products or services, and aims to expand rapidly in terms of staff, revenue, or markets.
Start-up Failure Rate
Start-up Failure Rate
Despite the growth of the start-up economy, a large number of start-ups fail within their first few years of operation. The failure rate is estimated at 90%.
Importance of Branding for Start-ups
Importance of Branding for Start-ups
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Branding as a Process
Branding as a Process
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Unique Start-up Branding
Unique Start-up Branding
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Strategic Communication for Start-ups
Strategic Communication for Start-ups
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Dynamic Start-up Branding
Dynamic Start-up Branding
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Brand recalibration
Brand recalibration
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Unsolicited input
Unsolicited input
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Mom test bias
Mom test bias
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Gathering feedback from diverse sources
Gathering feedback from diverse sources
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Tailoring communication for different customer groups
Tailoring communication for different customer groups
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Understanding customer pain points
Understanding customer pain points
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Customer segmentation
Customer segmentation
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Forging favorable associations in brand communication
Forging favorable associations in brand communication
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Liabilities of age and size
Liabilities of age and size
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Start-up Branding
Start-up Branding
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Lean start-up
Lean start-up
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Phases of SME Brand-building
Phases of SME Brand-building
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Social Media Impact on Company
Social Media Impact on Company
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Entrepreneurial Communication Strategy
Entrepreneurial Communication Strategy
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Brand Building
Brand Building
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Brand Identity
Brand Identity
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Customer Pain Points
Customer Pain Points
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Strategic Communication
Strategic Communication
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Conscientious Corporate Brand Co-creation
Conscientious Corporate Brand Co-creation
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Reputation Building
Reputation Building
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Scale-up
Scale-up
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B2C Start-up
B2C Start-up
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B2B Start-up
B2B Start-up
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Teamwork in Start-up Branding
Teamwork in Start-up Branding
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Stakeholder Engagement in Branding
Stakeholder Engagement in Branding
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Material and Symbolic Branding
Material and Symbolic Branding
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Authenticity in Brand Storytelling
Authenticity in Brand Storytelling
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Iterative Brand Development
Iterative Brand Development
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Communication as Brand Foundation
Communication as Brand Foundation
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Target Audience in Branding
Target Audience in Branding
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Product Quality in Branding
Product Quality in Branding
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Start-up Economy Size and Growth
Start-up Economy Size and Growth
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Why is Branding Important for Start-ups?
Why is Branding Important for Start-ups?
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Engaging Workplace Culture
Engaging Workplace Culture
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Open Atmosphere for Sharing Ideas
Open Atmosphere for Sharing Ideas
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Engaged Employees are Involved
Engaged Employees are Involved
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Balancing Shared Values with Diverse Skills
Balancing Shared Values with Diverse Skills
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Empowering Calculated Risks
Empowering Calculated Risks
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Cultivating Responsibility and Ownership
Cultivating Responsibility and Ownership
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Aligning People, Values, Culture, and Communication
Aligning People, Values, Culture, and Communication
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Developing Onboarding Documents
Developing Onboarding Documents
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What is brand identity?
What is brand identity?
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What are customer pain points?
What are customer pain points?
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What is reputation building?
What is reputation building?
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How do you tailor communication for different customer groups?
How do you tailor communication for different customer groups?
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What is strategic communication?
What is strategic communication?
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What is conscientious corporate brand co-creation?
What is conscientious corporate brand co-creation?
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What is scale-up?
What is scale-up?
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Customer Feedback as a Sounding Board
Customer Feedback as a Sounding Board
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Focused Awareness
Focused Awareness
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Tailoring Communication
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Fine Line Between Adaptability and Rigidity
Fine Line Between Adaptability and Rigidity
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Study Notes
Start-up Branding Process Framework
- The proliferation of start-ups and their contributions to the global economy is well-documented, yet their high failure rate is also a significant concern.
- Insufficient attention to brand-building is a substantial factor contributing to start-up failures.
- Start-up branding is an active process of meaning-making requiring multiple professional and material activities, not a one-size-fits-all linear process.
- Start-up brands are assemblages of multiple components created by individuals within the organization.
- Communication, within the defined dimensions (Craft, Cultivate, Curate, and (re)Calibrate), is central to how start-up brands are constructed.
Start-up Challenges
- Venture capital investments are nearing $300 billion (2019) with a total value creation of nearly $3 trillion (2020).
- These figures highlight the start-up economy's significant contribution, comparable to G7 economies.
- The 90% start-up failure rate is a significant concern, especially for growth-stage start-ups facing premature scaling challenges.
- The liability of newness and the lack of operating history are major obstacles.
- Start-ups often prioritize financial and operational concerns over brand establishment, leading to insufficient or delayed brand building efforts.
- Start-ups, especially born-digital, face challenges in actively shaping brand identity within online brand communities.
Brand Building Process Framework
- The framework for start-up branding is empirically grounded, based on interviews with 15 start-up and scale-up founders.
- It emphasizes the strategic communication processes entrepreneurs use to bring their products to market.
- This framework isn't predictive of success but rather offers insights into strategic communication processes within entrepreneurial organizations.
- There are 4 crucial dimensions to the start-up brand-building process: Craft, Cultivate, Curate, and (re)Calibrate.
- These dimensions are interconnected and often occur simultaneously.
Start-up Branding Dimensions
- Craft: focuses on establishing a unique concept or idea that evolves into a tangible product or service, emphasizing the creation of a distinctive brand identity and story, taking into account the need for a tangible representation (like a logo) and symbolic meaning.
- Cultivate: involves building a strong team that shares the company's values, passion, and a belief in the venture, fostering a strong, supportive company culture that supports brand identity; and understanding the need for brand consistency from the founder's role and responsibilities to the employee base.
- Curate: encompasses the process of communicating a brand/idea (or product/service) to relevant stakeholders through various digital platforms and channels which fosters brand reputation and visibility, considering a balance between broad and focused communication efforts.
- (re)Calibrate: highlights the crucial role of stakeholders' feedback, iterative processes, and continuous refinement of the brand(ing) strategy to ensure the product or service satisfies customer needs and market demand; ensuring the brand stays relevant over time, considering the use of feedback as a way to modify or improve the concepts/products.
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