Suggests that the conventional wisdom about “high‐tech” products contains three fallacies and one shortcoming that may lead producers and marketers of these kinds of products to commit marketing resources inappropriately. Offers remedies.

This article presents the concept of the “learning organization” as a means to establish and preserve competitive advantage. This concept, relatively new and most familiar to those who specialize in organization studies, is defined and described in practical terms. One of the most difficult...

Presents a case study of software products and their firm which go through a bewildering series of name changes and attribute changes – often for no apparent reason. Highlights the costs of such changes and discusses a theoretical framework to prevent this sort of confusion arising.

Rebuts the “mythology” that enduring market leaders tend to have been early entrants into their market categories. Demonstrates that, on the one hand, pioneer advantage is realized only if the pioneer succeeds in framing consumer preferences by continually improving the product and...

Explores the application of qualitative research as a plausibility check for quantitative research. Uses the case example of a survey conducted by American LIVES for Douthit Communications, looking into aspects of the house purchase process. Outlines a typology of five categories of people in...

Discusses Wright’s recent attack on targeting and segmentation theory. Proposes that, although Wright has some valid criticisms about specific applications of the concepts, targeting and segmentation are acceptable and defensible marketing strategies if properly designed. Gives some...