This would also be beneficial in not pushing an unwelcome image onto the community in an effort to traverse the country with the same marketing model that was successful in Colorado (Pearson, 2004). Just because bicycling and human powered sports are popular and well received in CO is not an indicator that these same images will resonate with the NC market. Bottom line up front, retain the genuine approachability of the company while making the product desirable, and making NBB relatable to the new community. The application of city branding must be employed to facilitate the change in marketing philosophies in order to create an association with Ashville that is emotional, long-lasting, and a positive representation (Braun,
This would also be beneficial in not pushing an unwelcome image onto the community in an effort to traverse the country with the same marketing model that was successful in Colorado (Pearson, 2004). Just because bicycling and human powered sports are popular and well received in CO is not an indicator that these same images will resonate with the NC market. Bottom line up front, retain the genuine approachability of the company while making the product desirable, and making NBB relatable to the new community. The application of city branding must be employed to facilitate the change in marketing philosophies in order to create an association with Ashville that is emotional, long-lasting, and a positive representation (Braun,