Beyond Branding: How the New Values of Transparency and Integrity are Changing the World of Brands

Beyond Branding: How the New Values of Transparency and Integrity are Changing the World of Brands

by NicholasInd (Author), NicholasInd (Author)

Synopsis

In response to the growing 'anti-globalization' movement and the perception that brands are manipulative and demeaning, Beyond Branding argues that branding is neither inherently good nor evil. It shows that branding can benefit employees, customers and investors if managers rethink their fundamental assumptions about brands and marketing. True business value is created by open, transparent and honest relationships. Beyond Branding explores responsibility in the context of brands: why do some brands behave ethically and others not? Why do some brands engage their employees and others manipulate them? Based on the latest research and using international case studies, this book covers new ways to measure value, the responsible use of power, leadership and how it can balance ethics, reality and vision, authenticity, *the role of NGOs, engaging consumers in ethical issues- and the overall business benefits of 'open' branding.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 256
Edition: 1
Publisher: Kogan Page
Published: 05 Jan 2005

ISBN 10: 0749443995
ISBN 13: 9780749443993
Book Overview: Beyond Branding shows that branding can benefit employees, customers and investors if managers rethink their fundamental assumptions about brands and marketing.

Media Reviews
A worthy reminder that there may be another way to build value with truer, more authentic, trustworthy brands that also do good. The Journal of Brand Management 'Beyond Branding widens the narrow worldview of brands: one which is short-termist, shareholder focused, narcissistic and communications led.' Commerce & Industry 'Beyond Branding is written by a network of contributors... who believe that brands must adapt to a wider social perspective to remain relevant. Each chapter is written by a different marketing expert and is weighted towards academic thought and research.' Brand Strategy
Author Bio
Nicholas Ind is a corporate branding and communication consultant. He is the author of a number of business books including: Living the Brand, The Corporate Image and Great Advertising Campaigns. He has also written a biography of Terence Conran.