It has often been said that trust is the critical element of social bonding—the glue that binds relationships. Taking a sociological perspective, Barbara Misztal explains in her book Trust in Modern Societies that trust has three social implications: 1) it makes social life more predictable, 2)...
Are you on the journey to create a Cult Brand? Then you must understand that respecting the customer is very important. “Treat others as you want to be treated,” As the Golden Rule instructs. It takes a lot more than respect, however, to win the...
On the last leg of our summer vacation, my sister and I drove to Vermont to visit the Ben & Jerry’s Factory—a place we dreamed about as kids. As we approached Waterbury, our hearts were filled with childlike wonder and our stomachs eagerly anticipated the...
Greek historian Thycydides aptly noted, “The secret of happiness is freedom. The secret of freedom is courage.” Choice is the act of making a decision. But it’s more than that. Choice, by enhancing one’s perception of control and freedom, can increase one’s sense of happiness. The...
Innovative brand model uncovers the psychological motivators that drive the purchase behavior of large businesses' most profitable customers. Orlando, Florida, March 18, 2009 – The Cult Branding Company, a premier brand loyalty research firm led by brand strategist BJ Bueno, recently unveiled a new innovative brand...
It’s significantly slower than competing system. It has less graphic capabilities. Its controller is reminiscent of game play circa 1985. Yet, it has outsold all next-generation video game systems. Nintendo has dominated the video game world because it isn’t exclusively for gamers; it’s exclusively for anyone...
BJ Bueno to open for RAC 2009 Orlando, Florida, February 16, 2009 - Author, creative strategist, and creator of Cult Branding Bolivar J. Bueno will be opening for this year's Retail Advertising Conference (RAC). This annual 3-day event in Las Vegas, Nevada (February 25-27), is attended by...
You’re running a business meeting. You notice the tone of the meeting begins to escalate. Someone on your team accuses another for not delivering his work by the deadline. A domino effect ensues. People get defensive. Tempers begin to flare. Emotions run off course. Like...
Your brand extends everywhere, especially at the point of purchase. If you have your own retail space make sure your store says, looks, and feels what your brand is trying to communicate. The luxury brand Coach sets up their merchandise as if they were unique art...
Hundreds of thousands of people gather from all corners of the world. Some people take months off of work; others quit their jobs. They come from South America, Europe, Asia, and even Australia—and from all across the United States. You can hear them coming miles...