Built on Belief
Matt Marcotte
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Direct-to-consumer control is strategically sound, but brands risk leaving culture and store operations underdeveloped while chasing technology and channel expansion—the less visible foundations that actually drive competitive advantage.
Technology and DTC initiatives demand executive attention, yet the real differentiator remains culture; CMOs and CDOs must actively protect investment in organizational commitment and internal alignment alongside flashier digital strategies.
Brand control through owned channels is valuable, but only when paired with intentional focus on the operational and cultural infrastructure that enables consistent execution—otherwise technology becomes disconnected from purpose.
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But those two things combined, I think were probably a little bit on the back burner while they were talking about technology and going direct to consumer, which by the way, controlling the brand is not a bad idea. It's a great idea actually in a lot of ways.
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