ABSTRACT

Today, when companies and customers are faced with an infinite number of messages, the word "relevance" has taken on a new meaning and dimension. We know that relevance matters, but what does that mean exactly? Andy Coville guides leaders and executives toward the realization that if they can focus on a single, guiding principle--a magnetic one--that permeates their brand or company, customers will not only engage but change thinking and behavior in turn. Relevance takes us through the dimensions of relevance--both qualitative and quantitative--in order to find the starting point on the Relevance Scale: where we are and where to go from here. The book walks the reader through the elements of staying relevant as well as the circumstances that contribute to establishing a relevance platform. The author offers many examples as well as explaining messaging strategies.  Whether you are working with a consumer product, a nonprofit, or a B2B company, Andy Coville believes you, your brand, or your company have the power to change and influence behavior and make an impact.

chapter |16 pages

Executive Summary

chapter 1|14 pages

Are You Relevant?

Why the Answer to That Question Is So Important

chapter 2|6 pages

Everything Is Personal That Includes the Relationships Your Customers

That Includes the Relationships Your Customers Have with You

chapter 3|16 pages

Dimensions of Relevance (I): Quantitative

One Size Does Not Fit All

chapter 4|12 pages

Dimensions of Relevance (II): Qualitative

Exploring the Relevance Egg

chapter 5|14 pages

Dimensions of Relevance (III): Circumstances

Content, Context, and Contact

chapter 6|16 pages

Relevance: Why Are We Making This Effort?

The Very Real Payoff That Comes from Relevance

chapter 7|14 pages

How to Become (and Stay) Relevant

Without Changing Who and What You Are

chapter 8|12 pages

Relevance and Innovation

Why They Are Hopelessly Intertwined

chapter 9|8 pages

How to Become Irrelevant

You Don’t Want to, but You Could Be Taking Steps to Make It Happen

chapter 10|14 pages

How to Regain Relevance

It’s Difficult but It Can Be Done