4C Model Framework

The 4C Model is like the chill cousin of the 4Ps. Instead of focusing just on the business side, it flips the script and puts the customer right at the center. Based on modern marketing thinking as a response to the 4Ps (origin not tied to one author). It's all about finding your brand's sweet spot by looking at: Company – what you're great at, your story, and what you bring to the table, Category – how you stand out from the rest of the pack, Customer – what real people want, what's holding them back, and what drives them, Culture – trends and tensions shaping society today.

Example Application - Cheetos

Campaign Result

This example shows how the 4C Model can be applied to create strategic marketing for Cheetos, analyzing company strengths, category position, customer needs, and cultural trends.