Marketing expert warns against brand extensions for new products
Marketing expert Rok Hladnik warns brand extensions for new products may confuse customers and dilute focus, recommending separate identities instead.
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Marketing expert warns against brand extensions for new products
Marketing expert Rok Hladnik warns brand extensions for new products may confuse customers and dilute focus, recommending separate identities instead.
Monika Kruger • Product Launches • October 28, 2026 • 2 min read
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Nike problems continue to grow
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