Purple Cow
Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd
Published:27th Jan '05
Should be back in stock very soon
Seth Godin's Purple Cow urges readers to create remarkable products and services that stand out in a crowded marketplace, redefining marketing strategies.
In Purple Cow, Seth Godin emphasizes the importance of being remarkable in a world saturated with ordinary products and services. He argues that to stand out, you must inject a 'Purple Cow' into everything you create. This concept serves as a powerful metaphor for innovation and uniqueness, suggesting that in today's competitive landscape, being remarkable is not just an option but a necessity. The book serves as a call to action for marketers, entrepreneurs, and anyone involved in product creation to rethink their strategies and embrace the extraordinary.
Godin explores the reasons why some brands, like Apple and Starbucks, achieve phenomenal growth while others fade into obscurity. He explains that traditional marketing tactics, often encapsulated in the old P's of marketing—Pricing, Promotion, Publicity—are no longer effective. Instead, he introduces a new principle: the Purple Cow, which represents something exceptional and captivating that captures the attention of consumers and drives word-of-mouth marketing.
Ultimately, Purple Cow is a manifesto for those who are tired of blending in and are eager to create products and services that are truly worth marketing. By challenging readers to choose between being remarkable or invisible, Godin inspires a shift in mindset that encourages innovation and creativity in every endeavor.
ISBN: 9780141016405
Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 9mm
Weight: 117g
160 pages