Pricing Power

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In Brief

A brand's ability to charge premium prices due to its unique positioning.

Pricing power is the capacity of a brand to set prices higher than competitors without losing market share. It is derived from a strong, differentiated brand identity that conveys unique value to customers.

Defined byChristy Rexroth

Founder & Strategic Architect

BS Business Management, Indiana University Kelley School of BusinessBusiness Excellence Program (Accelerate), AllerganFundamentals of Digital Marketing, Google Digital AcademyFounder & Strategic Architect, StrataVera Consulting & CoachingDirector of Business Development, AOB Med Spa (Diamond Allergan)

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