Cadbury's Purple Reign: The Story Behind Chocolate's Best-Loved Brand

Cadbury's Purple Reign: The Story Behind Chocolate's Best-Loved Brand

by John Sutherland (Foreword), John Bradley (Author)

Synopsis

A unique expose of the Cadbury story, providing an unprecedented insight into the makings of an iconic brand. Cadbury's Puple Reign for the first time tells the in-depth story and definitive history of the Cadbury brand, and how it came to be the world's pre-eminent chocolate brand. It presents a no holds barred account of the rollercoaster ride the organization has experienced that has, ultimately, led to its success. It is a story of endurance, where, in the UK, Cadbury is a clear market leader. This fascinating journey that has been the history of Cadbury makes it an ideal example with which to illuminate the story of consumerism. The company was established even before there were a mass of consumers to sell to, and was at the forefront of many of the developments which facilitated the rise of mass markets: Putting product quality at the heart of the brand. Harnessing the miracles of the Industrial and Transportation Revolutions to drive explosive growth Industry consolidation via mergers and acquisitions to cement critical mass A radical approach to harnessing the potential of its workforce to create the most effectively run company in Britain The virtuous circle of economies of scale which slashed prices and brought chocolate to the masses Innovative marketing and selling approaches that put the Cadbury brand into not just the minds of consumers, but their hearts. Illustrated with fact, anecdote and beautiful images from previously archived material, this book provides the reader with an unprecedented insight into one of the world's most iconic brands. These insights will help any consumer business that aspire to build longevity for their brand with lessons on how to better endear itself to consumers, and how to turn that relationship into profitable sales. The book has the full backing from Cadbury and chairman Sir John Sunderland provides the foreword.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 352
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 21 Apr 2008

ISBN 10: 0470725249
ISBN 13: 9780470725245

Media Reviews
This is a cracking, well-illustrated read stuffed with real-world business dramas...great book. CNBC European Business July 2008 ...the definitive book about the company's rise from a Birmingham shop to the 21 st century's pre-eminent confectionary brand. Sunday Mercury, Birmingham 11 May 2008 This laudable opus will have you drooling over every word... This is the best book I have eaten in ages. IrishNews.com Friday 30 May 2008 The illustrations are stunning...John Bradley's accompanying prose is a solid business history of the firm, peppered with interesting details. The Times Books Saturday 12 July 2008 ...sumptuous yet serious book...Fascinating and fabulous, you can't help but enjoy the glorious ride that is Cadbury's Purple Reign (The Marketer, November 2008)
Author Bio
John Bradley brings a unique insider's perspective to the Cadbury brand, having spent 24 years working for Cadbury in a career encompassing Brand Management, Market Research, Sales, and running Cadbury World. Having moved from the UK to Canada in 1996, he left Cadbury in 2004 to pursue a new career in management training and writing. John contributes a regular column for Strategy magazine, giving a wry look at the Marketing and Advertising professions, and is a frequent speaker at industry conferences. he lives near Toronto with his wife, Audrey, and their daughter, Georgina. He can be reached at www.yknotsolutions.com .