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UBS Prime Brokerage Conference
April 24, 2015
The Power
of Branding
Michael
Dunn
CHAIRMAN
& CEO
Why am
I here?
When I say BRANDING
and HEDGE FUND in the same sentence,
what are your first impressions?
Poll:
Brand is the sum of all information
about a product, service, or
company that is conveyed through
communications and experience…
…creating an associative and
emotional relationship between
that entity and its stakeholders
Brand is
not advertising
Logo
Advertising
Brand Sponsorships
Public Relations
Marketing
Naming
Product
Brand is the cohesive story
of the smart decisions
you make to maximize
value for stakeholders
Strategy
Track record
Brand Vision
Philosophy
Personality
Values
Reputation
+
+
+
+
+
+
Brand is rational
and emotional
“Brand can drive future sales
growth, pricing power and profit
margins - strong brand translates
into solid future EPS growth
“I’ve always
just been
a Nike person”
“Brand is an intangible asset, but
it does have value and can be
measured even though it’s not on
the balance sheet”
“I would rather feel
bad in Maine then
good anywhere else
in the world”
“Wherever you go, there
are three icons that
everyone knows: Jesus
Christ, Pele and Coca-
Cola”
“Companies that have a brand,
and are able to monetize that
brand, are tremendously
profitable”
RATIONAL EMOTIONAL
Having a brand matters to
your firm because you
need to be trusted
It is hard to sell trust directly;
your brand can be that container to
build the components of trust
Trust
/trəst/
Noun
Firm belief in the capability, reliability, and truth
in someone or something
Synonyms: confidence, belief, faith, certainty, assurance,
conviction, credence, reliance
Brand as a
demand driver
How can a strong BRAND
HELP your business?
Poll:
Strong brands generate
greater demand
Share
Price
 share
 $
Unbranded
curve
Branded
curve
In 2011,
35% of U.S.
consumers polled
said they would
pre-order the
iPhone 5…
sight and price
unseen
BRAND
EQUITY
MODEL OUTCOME
Funds at any stage, are
chasing demand so they can
execute their strategy
Growing
Proven
Established
Size (AUM) < $500M
Strategic priority:
Sourcing investors
FUND STAGE
Size (AUM) $500M - $1B
Strategic priority:
Closing funds to
new investors
DEMAND
TRUST
Size (AUM) > $1B
Strategic priority:
Seeding additional funds
Brand is the conduit between
trust and demand for funds
at any stage
Growing
Proven
Established
Size (AUM) < $500M
Strategic priority:
Sourcing investors
FUND STAGE
Size (AUM) $500M - $1B
Strategic priority:
Closing funds to
new investors
DEMAND
TRUST
Size (AUM) > $1B
Strategic priority:
Seeding additional funds
Brands tell a compelling story
about a fund’s capabilities,
reliability, and truth
Proving track
record of success
Reaffirming
reliability
Expanding influence
through thought
leadership
Communicating
truth
Establishing credibility
through pedigree and
unique philosophy
Defining
capabilities
STRATEGIC
PRIORITY
ROLE OF
THE BRAND
DEMAND
DRIVING
OUTCOME
Closing funds to
new investors
Seeding
additional funds
Sourcing
investors
Proprietary and confidential. Do not distribute.
BECOMING
THE
UNCARRIER...
…unlocking
demand to drive
$1BN in revenue
Building a
strong brand
What company has
the STRONGEST brand?
Poll:
We believe
strong brands are
relentlessly relevant…
Customer Obsessed Pervasive Innovation
Ruthlessly Pragmatic Distinctively Inspired
…and depend on four
primary objectives
Prophet Project Proposal 21Proprietary and confidential. Do not distribute.
First, having the discipline to stay
customer obsessed like none other
in their category. This doesn’t mean
simply conducting research. It
means tirelessly working to
creatively uncover breakthrough
insights that give rise to fresh, new
ideas for how, where, and when to
engage and win with customers.
Customer Obsessed
Prophet Project Proposal 22Proprietary and confidential. Do not distribute.
hgal
Second, continually practicing
pervasive innovation. This is a
philosophy of being nimble and
responsive in creating opportunities
for authentic engagement, and of
delighting customers at every turn.
Whether it is with new offerings,
content, channels, experiences, or
business models, brands that
constantly give customers fresh,
novel, better ways to interact and
engage will win.
Pervasive Innovation
Prophet Project Proposal 23Proprietary and confidential. Do not distribute.
Third, being ruthlessly pragmatic in
how the brand can support the
business strategy, and how it is
brought to life in practice. This
requires clear alignment around the
brand’s role in driving business
growth and a practical approach to
ensure new proof points to activate
the brand positioning.
Ruthlessly Pragmatic
Prophet Project Proposal 24Proprietary and confidential. Do not distribute.
But all this has to be built on the
brand being distinctively inspired in
its promise and ambition. The brand
has to be supported and pushed by
employees’ energy and talent –
they need to feel that they own it.
Distinctively Inspired
MAKING ROOM
ON THE STRIP...
…in a saturated
market with a
difficult operating
environment
Brand as a
strategic tool
What is the biggest
CHALLENGE you face?
Poll:
Brand can be the tool that unlocks the
opportunity that lies in the tensions you face
Transparency
vs.
Mystery
Differentiated
vs.
Dependable
Human
vs.
Machine
Human
vs. Machine
The challenge:
Defining the right balance of
relationship-anchored
expertise and technicals to
appeal to your target investor
Transparency
vs. Mystery
The challenge:
Telling the right story
Differentiated
vs. Dependable
The challenge:
Defining your white-space
without introducing
outsized risk
Thank
You
Michael Dunn
Chairman & CEO
mdunn@prophet.com
prophet.com

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The Power of Branding

  • 1. Proprietary and confidential. Do not distribute. UBS Prime Brokerage Conference April 24, 2015 The Power of Branding Michael Dunn CHAIRMAN & CEO
  • 3. When I say BRANDING and HEDGE FUND in the same sentence, what are your first impressions? Poll:
  • 4. Brand is the sum of all information about a product, service, or company that is conveyed through communications and experience… …creating an associative and emotional relationship between that entity and its stakeholders
  • 5. Brand is not advertising Logo Advertising Brand Sponsorships Public Relations Marketing Naming Product
  • 6. Brand is the cohesive story of the smart decisions you make to maximize value for stakeholders Strategy Track record Brand Vision Philosophy Personality Values Reputation + + + + + +
  • 7. Brand is rational and emotional “Brand can drive future sales growth, pricing power and profit margins - strong brand translates into solid future EPS growth “I’ve always just been a Nike person” “Brand is an intangible asset, but it does have value and can be measured even though it’s not on the balance sheet” “I would rather feel bad in Maine then good anywhere else in the world” “Wherever you go, there are three icons that everyone knows: Jesus Christ, Pele and Coca- Cola” “Companies that have a brand, and are able to monetize that brand, are tremendously profitable” RATIONAL EMOTIONAL
  • 8. Having a brand matters to your firm because you need to be trusted It is hard to sell trust directly; your brand can be that container to build the components of trust
  • 9. Trust /trəst/ Noun Firm belief in the capability, reliability, and truth in someone or something Synonyms: confidence, belief, faith, certainty, assurance, conviction, credence, reliance
  • 11. How can a strong BRAND HELP your business? Poll:
  • 12. Strong brands generate greater demand Share Price  share  $ Unbranded curve Branded curve In 2011, 35% of U.S. consumers polled said they would pre-order the iPhone 5… sight and price unseen BRAND EQUITY MODEL OUTCOME
  • 13. Funds at any stage, are chasing demand so they can execute their strategy Growing Proven Established Size (AUM) < $500M Strategic priority: Sourcing investors FUND STAGE Size (AUM) $500M - $1B Strategic priority: Closing funds to new investors DEMAND TRUST Size (AUM) > $1B Strategic priority: Seeding additional funds
  • 14. Brand is the conduit between trust and demand for funds at any stage Growing Proven Established Size (AUM) < $500M Strategic priority: Sourcing investors FUND STAGE Size (AUM) $500M - $1B Strategic priority: Closing funds to new investors DEMAND TRUST Size (AUM) > $1B Strategic priority: Seeding additional funds
  • 15. Brands tell a compelling story about a fund’s capabilities, reliability, and truth Proving track record of success Reaffirming reliability Expanding influence through thought leadership Communicating truth Establishing credibility through pedigree and unique philosophy Defining capabilities STRATEGIC PRIORITY ROLE OF THE BRAND DEMAND DRIVING OUTCOME Closing funds to new investors Seeding additional funds Sourcing investors
  • 16. Proprietary and confidential. Do not distribute. BECOMING THE UNCARRIER... …unlocking demand to drive $1BN in revenue
  • 18. What company has the STRONGEST brand? Poll:
  • 19. We believe strong brands are relentlessly relevant…
  • 20. Customer Obsessed Pervasive Innovation Ruthlessly Pragmatic Distinctively Inspired …and depend on four primary objectives
  • 21. Prophet Project Proposal 21Proprietary and confidential. Do not distribute. First, having the discipline to stay customer obsessed like none other in their category. This doesn’t mean simply conducting research. It means tirelessly working to creatively uncover breakthrough insights that give rise to fresh, new ideas for how, where, and when to engage and win with customers. Customer Obsessed
  • 22. Prophet Project Proposal 22Proprietary and confidential. Do not distribute. hgal Second, continually practicing pervasive innovation. This is a philosophy of being nimble and responsive in creating opportunities for authentic engagement, and of delighting customers at every turn. Whether it is with new offerings, content, channels, experiences, or business models, brands that constantly give customers fresh, novel, better ways to interact and engage will win. Pervasive Innovation
  • 23. Prophet Project Proposal 23Proprietary and confidential. Do not distribute. Third, being ruthlessly pragmatic in how the brand can support the business strategy, and how it is brought to life in practice. This requires clear alignment around the brand’s role in driving business growth and a practical approach to ensure new proof points to activate the brand positioning. Ruthlessly Pragmatic
  • 24. Prophet Project Proposal 24Proprietary and confidential. Do not distribute. But all this has to be built on the brand being distinctively inspired in its promise and ambition. The brand has to be supported and pushed by employees’ energy and talent – they need to feel that they own it. Distinctively Inspired
  • 25. MAKING ROOM ON THE STRIP... …in a saturated market with a difficult operating environment
  • 27. What is the biggest CHALLENGE you face? Poll:
  • 28. Brand can be the tool that unlocks the opportunity that lies in the tensions you face Transparency vs. Mystery Differentiated vs. Dependable Human vs. Machine
  • 29. Human vs. Machine The challenge: Defining the right balance of relationship-anchored expertise and technicals to appeal to your target investor
  • 31. Differentiated vs. Dependable The challenge: Defining your white-space without introducing outsized risk
  • 32. Thank You Michael Dunn Chairman & CEO mdunn@prophet.com prophet.com

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  9. “Statement Reverse” slide layout example. Enter copy in the main placeholder to make a statement or pose a question to kick off with storytelling. Copy can run multiple lines and users can add an extra space between paragraphs to delineate content. If adding a subsequent point, that copy can be manually changed to any of the approved Prophet Theme colors and 4pt smaller (see above example)
  10. This is the “Section Header 2” slide layout. The content in the “Section Header” slides is carried through the slides following via the “section name” content placeholders on each slide layout for visual navigation of where users are in the presentation for tracking purposes.
  11. “Statement Reverse” slide layout example. Enter copy in the main placeholder to make a statement or pose a question to kick off with storytelling. Copy can run multiple lines and users can add an extra space between paragraphs to delineate content. If adding a subsequent point, that copy can be manually changed to any of the approved Prophet Theme colors and 4pt smaller (see above example)
  12. TOP 100 MOST POWERFUL BRANDS IN 20121 OUTPERFORMED THE S&P 500 BY 37 PERCENTAGE POINTS BETWEEN 2006 AND 2011 BRANDS STRONGLY INFLUENCE NON-CUSTOMER STAKEHOLDERS, AND LOWER OPERATION COSTS BRAND-GUIDED COMPANIES ON AVERAGE, HAVE PROFIT MARGINS NEARLY 2 TIMES THEIR RESPECTIVE INDUSTRY AVERAGE BENEFITS: BUILD ”GOOD CITIZENSHIP” WITH BROADER PUBLIC TRIGGER INVESTOR/ ANALYST FANTASY BOOST TALENT ATTRACTION FOSTER IDENTIFY AND BOOST EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION DRIVE COLLABORATION ATTRACTIVENESS FOR PARTNERS
  13. “Statement Reverse” slide layout example. Enter copy in the main placeholder to make a statement or pose a question to kick off with storytelling. Copy can run multiple lines and users can add an extra space between paragraphs to delineate content. If adding a subsequent point, that copy can be manually changed to any of the approved Prophet Theme colors and 4pt smaller (see above example)
  14. “Statement Reverse” slide layout example. Enter copy in the main placeholder to make a statement or pose a question to kick off with storytelling. Copy can run multiple lines and users can add an extra space between paragraphs to delineate content. If adding a subsequent point, that copy can be manually changed to any of the approved Prophet Theme colors and 4pt smaller (see above example)
  15. “Statement Reverse” slide layout example. Enter copy in the main placeholder to make a statement or pose a question to kick off with storytelling. Copy can run multiple lines and users can add an extra space between paragraphs to delineate content. If adding a subsequent point, that copy can be manually changed to any of the approved Prophet Theme colors and 4pt smaller (see above example)
  16. This is the “Section Header 2” slide layout. The content in the “Section Header” slides is carried through the slides following via the “section name” content placeholders on each slide layout for visual navigation of where users are in the presentation for tracking purposes.
  17. “Statement Reverse” slide layout example. Enter copy in the main placeholder to make a statement or pose a question to kick off with storytelling. Copy can run multiple lines and users can add an extra space between paragraphs to delineate content. If adding a subsequent point, that copy can be manually changed to any of the approved Prophet Theme colors and 4pt smaller (see above example)
  18. In this era of infinite expectation and persistent change, absolutely nothing is more critical for a brand than to be and remain relevant. Brands that have an unyielding commitment to making smart, bold business moves that amaze customers, push competitors out of consideration, and even define entire categories – all while remaining unwaveringly authentic to who they are – will win. At Prophet, we don’t believe that a brand’s relevance should be confined to a moment in time. We believe a brand needs to stay dynamic, constantly pushing itself to earn and re-earn its position and loyalty in the marketplace. We believe winning brands must be RELENTLESSLY RELEVANT.  
  19. First, having the discipline to stay customer obsessed like none other in their category. This doesn’t mean simply conducting research. It means tirelessly working to creatively uncover breakthrough insights that give rise to fresh, new ideas for how, where, and when to engage and win with customers.
  20. Second, continually practicing PERVASIVE INNOVATION This is a philosophy of being nimble and responsive in creating opportunities for authentic engagement, and of delighting customers at every turn. Whether it is with new offerings, content, channels, experiences, or business models, brands that constantly give customers fresh, novel, better ways to interact and engage will win.
  21. Third, being RUTHLESSLY PRAGMATIC in how the brand can support the business strategy, and how it is brought to life in practice. This requires clear alignment around the brand’s role in driving business growth and a practical approach to ensure new proof points to activate the brand positioning.
  22. But all this has to be built on being DISTINCTIVELY INSPIRED in its promise and ambition. The brand has to be supported and pushed by employees’ energy and talent – they need to feel that they own it.
  23. This is the “Section Header 2” slide layout. The content in the “Section Header” slides is carried through the slides following via the “section name” content placeholders on each slide layout for visual navigation of where users are in the presentation for tracking purposes.
  24. Lagging performance Downward pressure on fees Persistent investor distrust in the category and allocation hesitation Changing regulatory environment driving increase demand for transparency Overcrowding due to new competitors Attracting and retaining talent Establishing industry respected thought leadership
  25. “Statement Reverse” slide layout example. Enter copy in the main placeholder to make a statement or pose a question to kick off with storytelling. Copy can run multiple lines and users can add an extra space between paragraphs to delineate content. If adding a subsequent point, that copy can be manually changed to any of the approved Prophet Theme colors and 4pt smaller (see above example)