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資生堂危機:關於「功能性」品牌崩潰的戰略警告

資生堂的333.5億日圓虧損預示著更深層的品牌危機。市場已經從購買「功能」轉向「身份」,使資生堂落後。

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簡而言之:資生堂的333.5億日圓虧損不是簡單的經濟衰退或「老化」問題。這是一個深刻的品牌戰略失敗。該公司仍在向市場銷售「功能」(成分、技術),而市場已經果斷轉向購買「身份」(生活方式、情感價值、一種存在狀態)。再加上企業「語速」對於現代注意力經濟來說過於緩慢,資生堂的危機是一個關鍵警告:如果你的品牌講錯了語言,你的產品就是無關緊要的。這裡是詹姆斯,Mercury Technology Solutions的執行長。我一直在密切關注有關資生堂最近財務危機的新聞。報導顯示虧損333.5億日圓使市場熱議,通常的診斷是:品牌「老化」,「脫節」,「無法跟上」。這些只是表面觀察。作為一名執行長,我對症狀不感興趣;我關心的是潛在的系統性失敗。如果我們從戰略的「商業與流量」角度來看,問題不在於資生堂的產品突然變得劣質。問題在於他們的「品牌故事」與「市場的新心態」之間存在著災難性的脫節。

資生堂是一個案例研究,展示了當一個以功能為基礎的品牌未能意識到市場已經根本重新定位於身份時會發生什麼。

脫節 #1:功能性與身份之間的鴻溝

資生堂所掌握的舊品牌手冊很簡單:

銷售功能。你銷售的是優質成分、專有技術、科學證明的結果。那個時代已經結束。新一代不再購買「產品」;他們購買的是「身份」。他們不再問,「這個產品能為我做什麼?」他們在問,「這個產品代表了我「是誰」?」

他們在購買一種生活方式、一種感覺和一種情感價值。資生堂仍然鎖定在功能性溝通上,而市場已經演變為「我選擇這個品牌是因為它代表了我所渴望的存在狀態。」這是一個深刻的敘事差距。

脫節 #2:「語速」與「注意力速度」

傳統的日本企業文化(實際上,許多傳統企業文化)重視穩定、小心和流程。在一個緩慢移動、可預測的市場中,這是一種競爭優勢。在當今高速、短視頻、KOL驅動的注意力經濟中,這種文化是一種

致命的負擔。

品牌相關性不再是一個固定資產;它是一場動態的、高風險的競爭,爭奪毫秒的注意力。市場不會等你的12個月產品規劃週期。你的品牌「語速」必須和「消費者注意力的速度」一樣快。資生堂並不缺乏品牌力量;它缺乏參與當今定義相關性的即時文化對話的「速度」。脫節 #3:價值主張的轉變(從「美」到「存在」)這是最關鍵的脫節。看看當今健康和美容領域的高增長品牌。他們不再以傳統意義上的「美」為賣點。他們在銷售一種存在狀態。市場的核心需求已經從面向外部的目標轉變為面向內部的需求:「我想要更放鬆。」「我想要重新獲得控制感。」

They are purchasing a lifestyle, a feeling, and an emotional value. Shiseido is still locked in functional communication, while the market has evolved to "I choose this brand because it represents the state of being I aspire to." This is a profound story-telling gap.

Disconnect #2: "Speaking Speed" vs. "Attention Speed"

The traditional Japanese corporate culture (and indeed, many legacy corporate cultures) prizes stability, caution, and process. In a slow-moving, predictable market, this is a competitive advantage.

In today's high-speed, short-form-video, KOL-driven attention economy, this culture is a fatal liability.

Brand relevance is no longer a fixed asset; it is a dynamic, high-stakes competition for milliseconds of attention. The market will not wait for your 12-month product-planning cycle. Your brand's "speaking speed" must be as fast as the "speed of consumer attention." Shiseido doesn't lack brand power; it lacks the velocity to participate in the real-time cultural conversations that define relevance today.

Disconnect #3: The Value Proposition Shift (From "Beauty" to "Being")

This is the most critical disconnect. Look at the high-growth brands in the wellness and beauty space today. They are not selling "beauty" in the traditional sense. They are selling a state of being.

The market's core need has shifted from an external-facing goal to an internal-facing one:

  • "I want to be more relaxed."
  • "I want to regain a sense of control."
  • "我想照顧好自己。"
  • "我想感覺更有力量和更為中心。"

這是一個對於內在狀態的要求,而不是外在的表現。當市場的核心需求從"看起來更好"轉變為"感覺更好,"任何仍然以產品功能為主的品牌將不可避免地被拋在後頭。

結論:你的品牌語言必須進化

資生堂的危機不是經濟衰退。這是一個語言轉變。這個時代的母語已經改變,但資生堂仍在講著過時的方言。

這對於每個行業的每個品牌都是一個重要的警告,但對於美容、健康、輔導和媒體行業的品牌尤其如此。你真正的競爭對手不再是在實驗室或工廠。

而是在敘事。

人們不再只是購買一個「物品」。他們在尋找一個能讓他們感到被看見、被理解、被支持和被肯定的品牌。他們在購買一個能讓他們看到自己故事的故事。

這正是為什麼健康和「身心」領域變得如此有價值的原因。它們正在銷售一個無法商品化的資產:一種渴望的存在狀態。這是新的、不可動搖的價值主張。

在Mercury,我們的這一理念是我們的GAIO(生成式人工智慧優化)和SEVO(無所不在的搜尋優化)策略的核心。舊的模型是優化人們正在搜尋的「什麼」(例如,「最佳保濕霜」)。新的模型是優化他們為什麼搜尋(例如,「如何減少壓力」)。我們幫助客戶建立一個"信任層"

,這不是基於產品功能,而是基於對客戶渴望身份的深刻、共鳴的理解。我們設計你的品牌故事,使你成為他們最深層需求的明確、權威和共鳴的答案。市場已經改變。消費也已經改變。你的品牌必須隨之改變。Mercury Technology Solutions:加速數位化。

The market has changed. Consumption has changed. Your brand must change with it.

Mercury Technology Solutions: Accelerate Digitality.

Frequently Asked Questions

What caused Shiseido's recent financial crisis?

Shiseido's 33.35 billion JPY loss is attributed to a significant branding failure. The company has been focusing on selling product functionality, such as ingredients and technology, while the market has shifted towards purchasing identity and emotional value.

How has consumer buying behavior changed in the beauty industry?

Consumers are now more interested in brands that represent a desired state of being rather than just the functional benefits of products. They seek brands that resonate with their identity and lifestyle, prioritizing emotional connection over traditional beauty standards.

What does 'speaking speed' mean in branding?

'Speaking speed' refers to a brand's ability to communicate and engage with consumers in real-time, reflecting the fast-paced attention economy. Brands that cannot adapt their messaging quickly enough to match consumer interests risk becoming irrelevant.

Why is storytelling important for brands today?

Storytelling has become crucial as consumers are looking for brands that understand and validate their experiences. Brands that can share compelling narratives that align with consumers' identities are more likely to foster loyalty and engagement.

What strategies can brands adopt to remain relevant?

Brands should focus on understanding the deeper emotional needs of their customers and align their messaging accordingly. This includes transitioning from a focus on product functionality to offering solutions that address consumers' desires for well-being and identity.

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