Brand Management Was A Tough Sell At GM (Visit this link)
Ron Zarrella arrived in December 1994 on a mission to shake up General Motors' stodgy culture with a dose of brand management. Seven years later, the president of GM North America has resigned, and brand management has left only a modest mark on the company. Brand managers became mid-level executives at GM, with limited clout in marketing and product decisions.
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