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Why Marketing in America is Like Conquering an Entire Continent: A Regional Strategy Guide for International Brands

Most international brands treat the United States as if it were one big homogeneous market. They're wrong. Marketing in the United States isn't like marketing in Germany or the UK. It's like trying to crack an entire continent, where each region operates like a distinct country with its own unique culture, economic realities, and consumer behaviors.

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Why Your LATAM Success Means Nothing in America: The Regional Strategy Guide for Latin American Brands

Your brand dominates São Paulo. You've conquered Mexico City. Santiago knows your name, and Buenos Aires loves your products. So why are you struggling in Houston while thriving in Miami? Here's what most LATAM brands don't understand: Success in Latin America doesn't automatically translate to American success, but it gives you massive advantages if you know how to leverage them.

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What is a Hero Product and Why Do You Need One?

If you could only sell one product from your brand for the rest of time, which would it be? That product—the one that defines your brand, drives your sales, and customers can't stop talking about—is your hero product. And if you don't have one, you're missing the most powerful weapon in retail success.

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Why Advertising in the U.S. Is Different Than in Europe

You've built a strong brand in Europe. Your products are moving in stores. Your brand is respected across continents. Now, you're preparing to launch in the United States. You assume your playbook will carry over. It won't. Here's what you need to know before you spend a single U.S. media dollar.

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The 85% Failure Rate: Why Most New Brands Die in Retail (And the Audio Strategy That Saves Them)

Here's the brutal truth about launching a new brand in US retail: 85% fail within two years. That's not just a scary statistic; it's a $2 trillion graveyard of good products, innovative entrepreneurs, and wasted investment. But the surviving 15% know that brand awareness isn't a luxury—it's the difference between life and death in retail.

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Why Do Retailers Love Offline Media?

In a media world saturated with digital, some of the most effective retail results are still driven by “traditional” tactics. Yes, we’re talking about offline media—radio, print, and TV—and if you’re trying to win at retail, these channels are more important than ever.

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Radio Delivers the Highest ROI in Advertising. Still Skipping It?

Marketers chase ROI like Olympians chase gold—and new data shows a clear champion.

According to Nielsen's latest Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM) study, radio advertising outperformed every other medium in return on ad spend (ROAS). With an average ROAS of $12 for every $1 spent, radio beat out TV, digital, and even paid social.

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Unlocking Retail Success: Buck Robinson on The Road 2 Retail Podcast.

Discover how traditional media can drive retail success in Episode #82 of The Road 2 Retail podcast featuring Buck Robinson, CEO & Co-Founder of Retail + Response. Learn strategies to boost brand awareness, accelerate sales, and maximize your advertising investment. Listen now.

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Why “Boutique” is BETTER when it comes to finding the right agency for your CPG Brand

If I only had a dollar for every time I’ve heard something along these lines from a client: “I was so impressed when this big agency came in to wine-and-dine us - even the President of the agency was there! But then once we signed the contract and started working together, one by one, all of the senior people suddenly disappeared and a team of junior folks moved in to handle our account. When our budgets didn’t grow fast enough, eventually it became hard to even get a call back from the junior folks…”

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