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It's all about framing
Framing can increase customer value as much as product quality because the right partner changes how people perceive and use an offer. Robinhood generated more than 50% of Kalshi's trading volume by presenting prediction markets inside an investing app, which made larger wagers feel normal to investment-minded users. Partnerships can also reposition a brand, as Apple used Hermès to present the Apple Watch as a luxury accessory and New Balance used fashion collaborations to change its image. Products are easier to copy than brand perception, so partnerships that expand reach and create stronger mental associations can create a lasting advantage.
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