Brand Real

Brand Real
Author: Laurence VINCENT
Publisher: AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2012-02-15
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0814416764

Companies are forever being more creative in their branding strategies, building identities ranging from the warm-and-fuzzy to the ultra-cool and edgy. But it seems that many of these enterprises forgot that a brand, at its heart, is a promise to deliver. If the brand experience does not live up to that promise, customers will take their business elsewhere. Brand Real is a business strategy guide for making a brand's promise stand up at every customer touch point. Packed with proven, repeatable management practices, the book shows how to establish a clean brand architecture while avoiding the needless complexity that has tripped up many promising companies. Author Laurence Vincent presents cautionary tales of supposed brand superstars as well as instructive case studies of genuine brand giants like American Express, Apple, Cisco, Google, Qualcomm, Virgin, and others. Readers will learn how to connect the outward-facing elements of their brandsùlogos, advertising, imagery, communicationsùdirectly to the core elements of business strategy and forge a powerful and lasting connection with their customers.

Brand is a Four Letter Word

Brand is a Four Letter Word
Author: Austin McGhie
Publisher: Advantage Media Group
Total Pages: 285
Release: 2012
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1599323273

In this breakthrough book, marketing expert Austin McGhie urges readers to set aside their obsession with "branding" and instead focus on the real work of marketing: positioning. In fact, McGhie believes there's no marketing problem or opportunity that can't be framed as a positioning exercise. He argues that brands are a marketplace response, not a marketer's stimulus; if that response from the audience is simple, clear and on strategy, marketers can build a brand. Drawing on his 30-year career working with some of world's best-known brands, including Disney, ESPN, Nike, Google, Visa, Expedia, Best Buy, Microsoft, Anheuser-Busch, Abbott and YouTube, McGhie tackles the strategic essence of positioning and creating differentiated advantage. He deftly weaves the positioning discussion throughout the book with a series of real-life anecdotes to deliver a crisp, clear view of what it means to build a brand. McGhie has written a practical book that will guide and inspire marketers and in turn help them guide and inspire their audiences.

Brand Management 101

Brand Management 101
Author: Mainak Dhar
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2007-05-21
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0470822295

"Brand Management 101" offers 101 "lessons" into the real world application of marketing principles. Broadly structured around the Ps of marketing, it offers provocative insights into how marketing challenges can be dealt with in the marketplace

Corporate Branding in Logistics and Transportation

Corporate Branding in Logistics and Transportation
Author: Nor Aida Abdul Rahman
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 248
Release: 2024-03-05
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1003857841

The academic and scholarly interest in the subject of branding in both the consumer and industrial markets has grown substantially in the dynamic post-pandemic environment. The growth in research outputs by a handful of business scholars explains the impact of brand in an industrial business-to-business setting at the cognitive level only and has not considered its impact specifically on logistics and transportation despite the value it can offer. Considering these gaps in the periphery of our existing knowledge, this book explores corporate brand management within the logistics and transportation sector, from the perspective of image, reputation, and identity. This edited collection offers a blend of comprehensive and extensive high quality research from global, highly reputed contributors. It covers issues related to the establishment of brands, relevant niches such as service performance and social support, aviation and maritime industries, media relations, crisis branding, and innovation. Exploring a wide range of sectors within logistics and transport, the book illustrates the many dimensions of corporate branding and theories, future trends and developments, as well as proposing a model for future research. Containing a balance of theory and practice with effective case studies, Corporate Branding in Logistics and Transportation will appeal to marketing academics and upper-level graduates in particular. It will also be a valuable resource for those studying or researching logistics, supply chain management, and transport studies.

Proceedings of The 10th MAC 2017

Proceedings of The 10th MAC 2017
Author: Group of Authors
Publisher: MAC Prague consulting
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2017-05-25
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 8088085136

The 10th Multidisciplinary Academic Conference in Prague 2017, Czech Republic (The 10th MAC 2017 in Prague)

The 'Made in Germany' Champion Brands

The 'Made in Germany' Champion Brands
Author: Ugesh A. Joseph
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2016-03-09
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1317025024

Germany’s economic miracle is a widely-known phenomenon, and the world-leading, innovative products and services associated with German companies are something that others seek to imitate. In The ’Made in Germany’Â’ Champion Brands, Ugesh A. Joseph provides an extensively researched, insightful look at over 200 of Germany’s best brands to see what they stand for, what has made them what they are today, and what might be transferable. The way Germany is branded as a nation carries across into the branding of its companies and services, particularly the global superstar brands - truly world-class in size, performance and reputation. Just as important are the medium-sized and small enterprises, known as the 'Mittelstand'. These innovative and successful enterprises from a wide range of industries and product / service categories are amongst the World market leaders in their own niche and play a huge part in making Germany what it is today. The book also focuses on German industrial entrepreneurship and a selection of innovative and emergent stars. All these companies are supported and encouraged by a sophisticated infrastructure of facilitators, influencers and enhancers - the research, industry, trade and standards organizations, the fairs and exhibitions and all the social and cultural factors that influence, enhance and add positive value to the country's image. Professionals or academics interested in business; entrepreneurship; branding and marketing; product or service development; international trade and business development policy, will find fascinating insights in this book; while those with an interest in Germany from emerging industrial economies will learn something of the secrets of German success.

The Campaign Chronicle: Indian Brands Advertising Saga

The Campaign Chronicle: Indian Brands Advertising Saga
Author: Anurag Lala
Publisher: Notion Press
Total Pages: 303
Release: 2023-12-06
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Welcome to "The Campaign Chronicle," an exploration into the captivating world of advertising campaigns that have shaped the narrative of Indian consumerism. In these pages, we embark on a journey through the evolution of advertising, dissecting the strategies, creativity, and cultural nuances that define iconic campaigns. As the advertising landscape transforms from traditional print to the digital frontier, this book serves as a guide to understanding the psychological underpinnings of consumer choices, the role of storytelling, and the ethics governing this influential realm. Each chapter unveils a facet of advertising, from the emotional allure of campaigns to the impact of cultural sensitivity, celebrity endorsements, and the measurement metrics that define success. The heart of "The Campaign Chronicle" lies in its case studies, where we delve into the compelling narratives of brands like Amul, Cadbury, Flipkart, Maruti Suzuki, Jio, Pepsi, HDFC Bank, Dove, and Tata Motors. These stories are not just about products; they are about connections, emotions, and the art of persuasion. Beyond the narratives, this book invites you to reflect on the broader implications of advertising on society, culture, and our everyday lives. It is a celebration of creativity, innovation, and the ever-changing dynamics of an industry that continually reinvents itself. May this chronicle be both a source of knowledge and a tribute to the brilliance that advertising injects into our collective consciousness.

Brand Activation: Implementing the Real Drivers of Sales and Profit

Brand Activation: Implementing the Real Drivers of Sales and Profit
Author: Alex McKay
Publisher: Fontaine Press Pty Ltd
Total Pages: 159
Release: 2016-03-14
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1925442411

The days of brand activation are nearing an end. The future lies in customer activation. The concept of ‘brand activation’ has become an overused buzzword in the sales and marketing world. The term is becoming rapidly outdated, used to describe anything from mass media advertising and outdoor events to digital applications and in-store point of sale. Drawing on research, industry insights and real-life examples, the authors of Brand Activation: Implementing the Real Drivers of Sales and Profit argue that there is an urgent need to re-think the role and definition of activation in the modern marketplace. What is its link to actual purchases and, more importantly, how can it be measured? In an environment of unrelenting retail disruption in which the gap between brands and consumers is continually widening how do marketers identify – and measure – those factors that create the all important ‘moment of sale’? This is, after all, where real value begins for both the brand and the consumer. In their previous book, Death of the Salesman, the authors argued that the sales function is ripe for reinvention. In this book they take a deeper look at the sales process and how consumers are navigating the purchase journey in the current environment.

Political Marketing in the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election

Political Marketing in the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election
Author: Jamie Gillies
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2017-08-04
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 3319593455

This edited collection is one of the first books to focus on the distinctive political marketing and branding strategies utilized by the candidates and their parties in one of the most gripping elections in U.S. history. It considers why this election was so unusual from a political marketing perspective, calling for new explanations and discussions about its implications for mainstream political marketing theory and practice. At a time of political upheaval, candidates from both parties – Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders in particular – have appeared to overturn the conventional wisdom that has hitherto dominated U.S. politics: that candidates should appear ‘presidential’, be politically experienced and qualified to run for office, and avoid controversial and politically incorrect positions. This book presents scholarly perspectives and research with practitioner-relatable content on practices and discourses that look specifically at the Trump, Clinton and Sanders campaigns and how they took current understandings of political marketing and branding in new directions.

Conscious Branding

Conscious Branding
Author: David Funk
Publisher: Business Expert Press
Total Pages: 142
Release: 2009-09-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1606490591

Conscious Branding is a step-by-step process that enables entrepreneurs to consciously build a differentiating brand using the Brand Map, a simple visual diagram of how brands function throughout an organization. The Brand Map helps managers and staff visualize their brand and demonstrates how they can make their brand real through everything they do. Conscious Branding describes a simple, easy to understand and tested in real life system.