Quote of the day
Let us heed the voice of the people and recognize their common sense. If we do not, we not only blaspheme our political heritage, we ignore the common ties that bind all Americans.
Al Ries

Born: November 14, 1926
Died: October 7, 2022 (aged 95)
Bio: Alfred Paul Ries was an American marketing professional and author. He was the cofounder and chairman of the Atlanta-based consulting firm Ries & Ries with his partner and daughter, Laura Ries. Along with Jack Trout, Ries is credited with resurrecting the idea of "positioning" in the field of marketing.
Known for:
- Positioning: The Battle for Your Mind (1981)
- The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing (1993)
- The Fall of Advertising and the Rise of PR (2002)
- The Origin of Brands (2004)
- Bottom-up marketing (1988)