Thursday, December 14, 2006

Branding in China

Interesting article in this morning's Knowledge@Wharton News letter:

How and Why Chinese Firms Excel in 'The Art of Price War'

Equity building and Equity erosion is a huge debate but it is a tough call to pull back on the pricing related sales fundamental.

"In China, where companies have earned a reputation for starting price
wars, the outbreak of a price war is considered a legitimate and effective
business strategy.
"

Wharton marketing
professor Z. John Zhang