Iconic Brands Poised for a Comeback in 2013

Forbes: The Comeback Brands of 2013

Marketing and branding experts predict these beloved-but-faded brands will return to prominence in the upcoming year.

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Iconic Brands Po... Marketing and branding experts predict these beloved-but-faded brands will return to prominence in the upcoming year.

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Myspace With Google+'s struggle to get off the ground and Facebook's flubbed IPO in 2012, TalkPoint Marketing VP Dan Roche says forgotten social networking site Myspace has an opportunity to get back in the game in 2013. With the advantage of an established name brand and Justin Timberlake's recent investment and brand association, it may be reborn as a music-centered social site.

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Tiger Woods The star's infidelities may have knocked him down, but next year we're likely to see Woods win a major and get back his No. 1 ranking, says Larry DeGaris, as associate professor of marketing at the University of Indianapolis. Achieving redemption would make him more popular than ever.

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Ford Motor Compa... While the Lincoln Town Car was once a staple of luxury and comfort, it's now more often associated with stodginess, says Charles R. Taylor, a marketing professor at the Villanova School of Business. But Ford Motor Company hopes to revitalize the brand with its new, younger MKZ model and an edgy Super Bowl commercial.

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Furby Toys These redesigned toys are full of high-tech add-ons: LED-lit eyes, touch sensors that trigger movement and companion apps. Taylor says they've sold extremely well during the 2012 Christmas season, and with an online campaign centered on social media and Furby.com, he expects the toys will be everywhere next year.

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The GOP The GOP's recent presidential loss will likely catalyze a reinvention, says Karen Post, author of Brand Turnaround. She believes Republicans will spend 2013 trying to reach both younger and minority voters by ramping up social media efforts and recruiting new, diverse spokespeople.

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