Purple Cow
Purple Cow
Seth Godin
Noah Kagan
Only the unique get remembered. - Noah Kagan
Joe Gebbia
Make something that’s distinct enough that people want to talk about it. - Joe Gebbia
Cindy Eckert
About how you stand out in a sea of sameness. - Cindy Eckert
Jodie Cook
A worthwhile reminder that extraordinary companies win. - Jodie Cook
Jay-Z
This is straight marketing advice: Your product has to be a purple cow—it has to be distinct to have any success. - Jay-Z
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Purple Cow

Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable

Seth Godin
Seth Godin
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Seth Godin
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In an era where the marketplace is more crowded and the consumer's attention more divided than ever, Seth Godin's "Purple Cow" emerges as a beacon for businesses and individuals alike, urging a shift from the traditional modes of marketing towards something genuinely remarkable. Godin compellingly argues that being safe is the riskiest strategy of all, and the only way to cut through the noise is by being exceptional, by being a Purple Cow. With a blend of entertaining examples from successful companies and a straightforward narrative, Godin demonstrates how the extraordinary is achieved not by following the herd but by innovating from within, ensuring that your product or service is inherently remarkable. "Purple Cow" is not just a book; it's a call to action for startups, established businesses, and individual professionals to stop playing it safe and start being remarkable. Through its pages, Godin dismantles the traditional 4P's of marketing and adds a critical new P—Purple Cow—underscoring the importance of creating products and services that are worth talking about. Whether you're looking to invigorate your current business or start a new venture, "Purple Cow" offers the insights and inspiration needed to make your mark in a world that rewards the remarkable. It challenges readers to become the Purple Cows of their fields—to become noticeable, exceptional, and, most importantly, unforgettable.

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Released
2003
12 May
Length
145
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About how you stand out in a sea of sameness. - Cindy Eckert
This is straight marketing advice: Your product has to be a purple cow—it has to be distinct to have any success. - Jay-Z
A worthwhile reminder that extraordinary companies win. - Jodie Cook
Make something that’s distinct enough that people want to talk about it. - Joe Gebbia
Only the unique get remembered. - Noah Kagan
If you’re remarkable, it’s likely that some people won’tlike you. That’s part of the definition of remarkable.Nobody gets unanimous praise–ever. The best the timidcan hope for is to be unnoticed. Criticism comes to thosewho stand out.
— Seth Godin, Purple Cow

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