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“I've seen a lot of brands fail because they went, 'Hey, look, we're from New York, and that's what we're all about.' But wherever you go, people are proud of where they are. So even though we're from New York, what we do is a mindset: it's got to work in Japan, in Los Angeles, London, wherever.” quote by James Jebbia
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“I've seen a lot of brands fail because they went, 'Hey, look, we're from New York, and that's what we're all about.' But wherever you go, people are proud of where they are. So even though we're from New York, what we do is a mindset: it's got to work in Japan, in Los Angeles, London, wherever.”

James Jebbia

About This Quote

He observes that brand identity should transcend geography; success depends on adapting the mindset to local markets.

In simple terms: Brands must adapt their mindset to work everywhere.

Key Takeaway

Adapt core values to fit local cultures.

Themes

branding globalization mindset localization culture

Mood

strategic reflective

Type

global adaptive

When to use this quote

  • marketing
  • product launch
  • international expansion
  • cross‑cultural training

Key Concepts

cultural adaptation brand strategy consumer perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can a brand stay authentic while localizing?
  • What are the risks of over‑generalizing a brand’s identity?
A Different Perspective

A single mindset may not suit all cultural nuances.

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