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Dr. Edward M. Tauber
Dr. Edward M. Tauber coined the term “brand extension” in 1979 and founded Brand Extension Research in 1981 with many Fortune 500 companies as clients. Previously Dr. Tauber has directed research divisions for Dancer/Saatchi NY and Nestle-Carnation and has identified and launched brand extensions valued in the hundred millions.

The Art of Sequential Extensions: Clorox Cleans Up

Planning is key to any brand extension, but it’s especially crucial if you want to launch a series of successful new products. Case in point: Clorox. Tags: best brand extensions, brand extension examples, brand extension ideas, brand extension research, brand Read More…

Fit vs. Leverage: Which One Will Make or Break Your Brand Extension?

Many manufacturers do not understand what makes a brand extension succeed. In some cases, brands are extended just to save the money it takes to establish a new brand. In other instances, companies want to stretch a brand to as Read More…

The 9 Secrets of Every Good Brand Extension

After extensive research, my company, Brand Extension Research, has identified nine principles that characterize a good brand extension. These rules should guide any new extension to increase the probability of success. Tags: brand extension ideas, brand extension research, brand extension Read More…

Risk vs. Reward: What’s at Stake When You Extend a Brand?

Much has been written about the negatives and risks of brand extension. In reality, a lot of those warnings boil down to scare tactics. If a brand extension is off target or lacks fit and/or leverage, it likely will fail Read More…

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