Brands and branding Books

Book SynopsisFollowing up on the best-selling Bibliotheca Universalis logo manual, this second volume focuses on corporate identity. In a globalized world, more and more symbols convey values ​​such as trust, quality, or reliability. This catalog comprehensively breaks down how texts, images, and ideas are condensed into distinctive brands. From airlines and groceries, sportswear and computers, museums, and magazines, to car brands, music labels, pharmaceuticals, and internet portals, this band offers around 4,500 brand logos including complete background information about designers, year of origin, and country, as well as brands and companies. A great reference book for anyone interested in the ideas and concepts that branding is based on.

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Book SynopsisIntroducing the Collins Modern Classics, a series featuring some of the most significant books of recent times, books that shed light on the human experience classics which will endure for generations to come.When No Logo was first published, it became an instant bestseller and international phenomenon. Its riveting exposé of the branded and corporate world in which we live became a rallying cry for rebellion and self-determination.Engaging, humanising and inspiring, No Logo is a book that defined both a generation and its language of protest. Its analysis is as timely and powerful as ever.Trade Review‘The Das Kapital of the growing anti-corporate movement’ Guardian ‘Just when you thought multi-nationals and crazed consumerism were too big to fight, along comes Naomi Klein with facts, spirit, and news of successful fighters already out there. No Logo is an invigorating call to arms for everybody who wants to save money, justice, or the universe’ Gloria Steinem ‘What corporations fear most are consumers who ask questions. Naomi Klein offers us the arguments with which to take on the superbrands’ Billy Bragg

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Book SynopsisMost businesses today can readily access the required technology and talent to match competitors’ innovations and ideas quickly, making products and services similar to one another. In the modern business environment, companies instead need to build brands that consumers recognize and trust if they’re looking for sustainable, profitable growth. This book presents in a concise fashion the latest thinking and methods for successful branding. Clear and accessible, it contains real-life examples from business, practical frameworks, and inspiring illustrations. It explains what branding really is, why a brand is so critical to success in business, and how to maximize the growth of your current and future products/services through branding.

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Book SynopsisCreating a brand identity is a fascinating and complex challenge for the graphic designer. It requires practical design skills and creative drive as well as an understanding of marketing and consumer behaviour. This practical handbook is a comprehensive introduction to this multifaceted process. Exercises and examples highlight the key activities undertaken by designers to create a successful brand identity, including defining the audience, analyzing competitors, creating mood boards, naming brands, designing logos, presenting to clients, rebranding and launching the new identity. Case studies throughout the book are illustrated with brand identities from around the world, including a diverse range of industries digital media, fashion, advertising, product design, packaging, retail and more.

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Book SynopsisPackage design is one of the most dynamic and fast-evolving fields of design today. Featuring over 600 creations from more than 35 countries, this compact edition celebrates extraordinary work from the global packaging design community. Showcasing the winners of the Pentawards from the past decade, the world’s leading packaging design competition.

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Book SynopsisThis illustrated, extensively updated guide focuses on branded interaction design (BIxD), the brand-oriented design of interactive applications.Trade Review'Amasses a wealth of information and expertise to offer a working framework for any project' - New Design

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Book Synopsis'Navigating the world of PR is no easy feat - but this book is an indispensable guide to doing just that' Francesca Ogiermann-White, Health and Beauty Editor-at-Large, TatlerA more beautiful way to connect with customersPR and marketing have traditionally been seen as deceit and spin: Beautiful PR offers a new manifesto rooted in integrity. Discover how to find your true brand voice so that you can create a clear and compelling communication strategy that connects with your customers at an emotional level.In a heavily filtered world, building a communications strategy based on honesty and authenticity is more important than ever before. Elevate your reputation and secure your place in your industry by identifying and amplifying your authentic brand heartbeat, for a more beautiful way to grow.Sophie Attwood is an award-winning global communications expert specialising within the beauty, wellness and health sectors. Having curated a portfolio of successful PR campaigns with exceptional brands, she has become a leading voice of authority for the communications industry.Trade ReviewSophie Attwood's work is poised to become a new standard... Beautiful PR is a radiant revelation, a platform for a more beautiful way to connect, communicate, and grow. In a world often veiled in shadows, Attwood's book shines, reminding us that authenticity is the most beautiful form of connection. - NetGalleyWhat an amazing read!! ... I would highly recommend this book for anyone in business, PR, marketing, owning a brand, company or product that they want to elevate to the next level. - AmazonA valuable resource for the beauty industry...However, the ideas and strategies presented in the book can be applied to public relations in any industry, making it a great resource for anyone looking for beauty PR tips that can be adapted to other fields. The emphasis on honesty and authenticity in communication makes this book a valuable asset for PR professionals - NetGalleyTable of ContentsIntroductionChapter One….The beginningChapter Two…. A fresh perspectiveChapter Three….Finding your heartbeatChapter Four….Communicating your heartbeatChapter Five….The Michelin Star effectChapter Six….Media coverageChapter Seven…Brand chemistryChapter Eight…Invisible PRChapter Nine…. The ‘spin doctor’ is deadChapter Ten….Social MediaChapter Eleven…Ethical PREpilogue

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Book SynopsisConcept stores are about discovery and experience. In a world of options, these stores pull together products from different lines and brands, odds and ends, to weave a story or cultivate a way of living that inspires. To keep it fresh and interesting, regular updates and narrative display help purvey this attitude, and a well-designed branding scheme solidifies their philosophy. In recognising the true power of design, the 60 concept stores and pop-ups featured in BRANDLife: Concept stores & pop-ups demonstrate how fashionable graphic identities and interiors help put forward lifestyle ideas beyond what their products are originally designed for. The showcase will examine retail settlements with diverse focuses, from food and fashion to a total lifestyle, that trades utilitarian products and cultural offerings.

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Book SynopsisNicholas Ind is an associate professor at Kristiania University College, Oslo, and a partner in Equilibrium Consulting. He is a former director of the Design Business Association (UK), a member of the editorial board of the Journal of Brand Management. He was a founding member of the Medinge Group, an international branding think tank. Nicholas is the author of eleven books including Beyond Branding, Living the Brand and Brand Together (all published by Kogan Page). He also co-edited Brands with a Conscience. Trade Review"Nicholas Ind and his colleagues have it exactly right when they show that great brands are sown and cultivated rather than manufactured. The next step is to make the best possible use of these insights: to let the human impulse to learn, co-operate, and live out our deepest values help create thriving businesses that address rather than worsen the world's most challenging problems." * Vincent Stanley, Director of Patagonia Philosophy, United States *"Bridging theory and practice, the writers of Branding Inside Out prove the vital role that employees play in building brands. This insightful book demonstrates that it is employees who create powerful experiences for customers and thus build strong brand value." * Professor Bernd Schmitt, Columbia University, New York *"Ind presents an imperative for internal branding as much more than clever communication. The book, through collaborators and exemplar cases, compellingly demonstrates that values, culture and engagement can empower employees to continuously recharge their brand passion and live the brand to create and co-create value for and with customers." * Bill Merrilees, Professor of Marketing, Griffith Business School, Australia *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: The Changing World of Internal Branding [Nicholas Ind]; Chapter - 02: Living Brand Orientation: How a Brand-Oriented Culture Supports Employees to Live the Brand [Holger J Schmidt]; Chapter - 03: Unleashing the Internal Fan Community through Brand-Oriented Leadership [Felicitas Morhart]; Chapter - 04: Bond Dickinson: Leading by Example [Erika Uffindell]; Chapter - 05: Internal Branding: A Roadmap to Brand Value Co-Creation [Fathima Saleem and Oriol Inglesias]; Chapter - 06: Transforming Brand and Culture at NN Group [Marije Scholma, Remco Barbier and Chris Kersbergen]; Chapter - 07: 'Living the CSR Brand': Model, Best Practices and Recommendations [Carsten Baumgarth]; Chapter - 08: Participation Builds the Brands: VSO’s People Brand [Nick Pullan and Hannah Gilman]; Chapter - 09: Living Brands: The Characteristics of Living Brand Companies [Rik Riezebos]; Chapter - 10: How adidas Attracts and Retains Talent [Steve Fogarty]; Chapter - 11: Internal Brand Management: Employees as a Target Group for Brand Management [Christoph Burmann and Rico Piehler]

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Book SynopsisWonderful book which I couldn''t put down. - Charlie Marshall, CEO & Founder, LoafA healthy blast of brutally honest common sense. - Rory Sutherland, Vice Chairman, Ogilvy UKThis needs to be in all marketing/communication colleges. - Malcolm Poynton, Executive Global Chief Creative Officer, Cheil WorldwideThe Brand Book provides a straightforward and practical guide to the fundamentals of brands and branding, enabling anyone in business to create their own powerful brand. Entertainingly written in jargon-free language, the author draws on her experiences of creating new brand strategies across a wide range of categories. Real world examples and case studies, including images from well-known brand campaigns, are used to illustrate the principles that underpin the best of brand practice. The final chapter includes handy templates and checklists to help you develop your own brand.*A number one bestseller in branding and logo design* November 2022

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Book SynopsisBestselling author of Sell it Like Serhant and Big Money Energy and real estate, television, and media icon Ryan Serhant shares his proven, three-step strategy to build your brand from scratchBrand is everything. Whether you're a real estate broker, a hair stylist, or a freelance contractor, your end goal is the same: get leads and generate new business. You want people to think of you the split second they consider looking for a new apartment, getting highlights, or finally redoing that guest bathroom. And while building a brand from scratch sounds daunting, the authentic you is already a brand - you just might not know it yet.Brand It Like Serhant guides you through the exact same strategy that transformed SERHANT from that-broker-above-Burger Heaven into the most recognized real estate brand in the world. In Phase One, you'll discover your core identity, from your written brand statement to fonts, colours, posing for photos, and more. In Phase Two, you'll learn how to deliver consistent content - realistically, by understanding social platforms and making the right choices for your work. And in Phase Three, you'll shout it from the mountaintops: share your accolades, leverage growth, and achieve your full potential. Weaving interviews with household names like Gary Vee, Rebecca Minkoff, and Mark Manson, custom worksheets to get organized, and a case study of one person's progress through each chapter, Brand It Like Serhant is textbook, classroom, and teacher rolled into one. Start to finish, Ryan's actionable guide empowers you to build an authentic, enduring brand by becoming known for what you want to be known for - and skyrocket your career.

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Book SynopsisBrand Identity Essentials, Revised and Expanded outlines and demonstrates basic logo and branding design guidelines and rules through 100 principles. These include the elements of a successful graphic identity, identity programs and brand identity, and all the various strategies and elements involved. A company's identity encompasses far more than just its logo. Identity is crucial to establishing the public's perception of a company, its products, and its effectiveness—and it's the designer's job to envision the brand and create what the public sees. Brand Identity Essentials, a classic design reference now updated and expanded, lays a foundation for brand building, illustrating the construction of strong brands through examples of world-class design. Topics include: A Sense of Place, Cultural Symbols, Logos as Storytellers, What is "On Brand?", Brand Psychology, Building an Online Identity, Managing Multiple Brands, Owning an Aesthetic, Logo Lifecycles, Programs That Stand Out, Promising Something, and Honesty is Sustainable The new, revised edition expands each of the categories, descriptions, and selections of images, and incorporates emergent themes in digital design and delivery that have developed since the book first appeared.Brand Identity Essentials is a must-have reference for budding design professionals and established designers alike.

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Book SynopsisA revised and expanded edition of the world-renowned graphic designer’s classic and bestselling monograph, using examples from a portfolio spanning his full career to date.Protégé of design legend Massimo Vignelli and partner in the New York office of the international design firm Pentagram, Michael Bierut has had one of the most varied careers of any living graphic designer. The projects in How to illustrate the breadth of activity that graphic design encompasses today and demonstrate Bierut’s enthusiastically eclectic approach that has been a hallmark of his career. This revised and expanded edition of his bestselling monograph examines more than three dozen projects from start to finish—including new projects for major clients such as Mastercard, The Poetry Foundation, the International Center for Photography, and Bierut’s brand design for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign—providing insights into the creative process, his working life, his relationship with clients, and the challenges that all creatives face in bringing innovative work into the world today. It also features a new afterword on the role of the designer in the post-Covid era. 

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Book SynopsisThis textbook examines fashion luxury brand management, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of its origins, unique components, current practices, global trade and, most importantly, the application of sustainable models to the industry. It also highlights what makes brands fail and how they can become more resilient. The key content covers the heritage of luxury brands, the importance of craftsmanship and creative direction, the role of luxury conglomerates, cultural awareness and internationalisation, risks of failure and opportunities for revitalisation as well as the application of sustainable measures for a resilient and ethical brand future. Each chapter includes a combination of industry insights, case studies or expert interviews. Coupled with theoretical frameworks and business models, these examples and case studies show how sustainable models can be applied to existing luxury brands and how practices can be embedded into the brand concept. STrade ReviewEndorsements"Professor Mitterfellner has written a fascinating and thought-provoking academic text that demystifies luxury brand management and gives students a new insight into luxury fashion. Thanks to many interviews with experts, new ground-breaking theories, and an original and lively prose style, she builds up a picture of what luxury and sustainability mean in today’s fashion world. Although designed for academic research it should also have a broader public appeal – recommended."Dr John Altman, composer/ Emmy winner/ author."Olga Mitterfellner is a great voice in today’s world of brand management and luxury fashion and keeps a finger on the pulse of the fashion industry. Luxury Brand Management and Sustainability, splendidly adds to the discourse of luxury brand concepts and theories, whilst engaging readers in untold fashion history, new concepts, and a highlight of diverse and inclusive selection of fashion professionals in case studies. Definitely a must read for any academic, student or researcher seeking new insight into a historical and prominent segment of fashion." Sharon N. Hughes, Sr. Lecturer of Fashion Marketing, University of East London and Global Fashion Business Consultant"A guide on the fundamentals of strategic brand identity systems, etiquette and expression; this illuminating text reminds us of the core principles of communication and purposeful prosperity, to evolve and encourage our own perspective. Time to hit the 'reset' button - this book (in true Mitterfellner style) is rich in both historical and contemporary context that will bring us back to basics by way of looking forward." Teresa Havvas, Founder of The Advisory &. Academic Counsel for the Creative Industries Table of Contents Chapter 1: From History to Heritage of Luxury Fashion. Chapter 2: From the Creative Director to the Fashion Show. Chapter 3: Luxury Brand Qualities, Brand Construct and Brand Touchpoints. Chapter 4: Good and bad Parenting of Luxury Fashion. Chapter 5: Internationalisation and Emerging Economies for Luxury Fashion. Chapter 6: Decline and Resuscitation of Luxury Fashion Brands. Chapter 7: Luxury Fashion and the Sustainable Approach. Chapter 8: The future of Luxury Fashion Brands

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Book SynopsisThis textbook examines fashion luxury brand management, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of its origins, unique components, current practices, global trade and, most importantly, the application of sustainable models to the industry. It also highlights what makes brands fail and how they can become more resilient. The key content covers the heritage of luxury brands, the importance of craftsmanship and creative direction, the role of luxury conglomerates, cultural awareness and internationalisation, risks of failure and opportunities for revitalisation as well as the application of sustainable measures for a resilient and ethical brand future. Each chapter includes a combination of industry insights, case studies or expert interviews. Coupled with theoretical frameworks and business models, these examples and case studies show how sustainable models can be applied to existing luxury brands and how practices can be embedded into the brand concept. STrade ReviewEndorsements"Professor Mitterfellner has written a fascinating and thought-provoking academic text that demystifies luxury brand management and gives students a new insight into luxury fashion. Thanks to many interviews with experts, new ground-breaking theories, and an original and lively prose style, she builds up a picture of what luxury and sustainability mean in today’s fashion world. Although designed for academic research it should also have a broader public appeal – recommended."Dr John Altman, composer/ Emmy winner/ author."Olga Mitterfellner is a great voice in today’s world of brand management and luxury fashion and keeps a finger on the pulse of the fashion industry. Luxury Brand Management and Sustainability, splendidly adds to the discourse of luxury brand concepts and theories, whilst engaging readers in untold fashion history, new concepts, and a highlight of diverse and inclusive selection of fashion professionals in case studies. Definitely a must read for any academic, student or researcher seeking new insight into a historical and prominent segment of fashion." Sharon N. Hughes, Sr. Lecturer of Fashion Marketing, University of East London and Global Fashion Business Consultant"A guide on the fundamentals of strategic brand identity systems, etiquette and expression; this illuminating text reminds us of the core principles of communication and purposeful prosperity, to evolve and encourage our own perspective. Time to hit the 'reset' button - this book (in true Mitterfellner style) is rich in both historical and contemporary context that will bring us back to basics by way of looking forward." Teresa Havvas, Founder of The Advisory &. Academic Counsel for the Creative Industries Table of Contents Chapter 1: From History to Heritage of Luxury Fashion. Chapter 2: From the Creative Director to the Fashion Show. Chapter 3: Luxury Brand Qualities, Brand Construct and Brand Touchpoints. Chapter 4: Good and bad Parenting of Luxury Fashion. Chapter 5: Internationalisation and Emerging Economies for Luxury Fashion. Chapter 6: Decline and Resuscitation of Luxury Fashion Brands. Chapter 7: Luxury Fashion and the Sustainable Approach. Chapter 8: The future of Luxury Fashion Brands

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Book SynopsisJacob Benbunan started Saffron Brand Consultants with the late Wally Olins. He is today its Chairman and CEO. His clients include Vueling, Akzo Nobel, A1 Telekom Austria, Engie, Sodexo or Siemens. Prior to Saffron he was a Principal at Wolff Olins where he was involved with brands like Orange, Repsol and Acciona. Gabor Schreier is Chief Creative Officer and responsible for the creative teams across Saffron's locations. He was a core player in consolidating Saffron as a leading international brand consultancy. At Saffron, he has had an instrumental role in the work for A1 Telekom Austria, Gulf Air and YouTube. Previously he has also created identities for Daimler and Smart in Germany.Benjamin Knapp is Saffron's Chief Growth Officer, driving corporate strategy and service development. He joined Saffron in 2006 and worked closely with Wally Olins on place and commercial branding projects. His clients since then include Xing, V&A Museum, A1 Telekom Austria and Kyocera.Trade Review"A treatise on branding in times of change that will guide marketers through their daily challenges." * Stefan Schindele, Brand Strategy, A1 Group *"The authors prove that disruption is an attitude of creativity, agility and innovation that all brands should strive for. They provide a detailed and inspiring explanation of the process. A great book - highly recommended!" * Professor Robert Paulmann, Founder, CXI Conference *"Jacob Benbunan and his team are the most disruptive people in the branding world, helping anybody in the start-up or corporate world who wants to rock the boat and do things very differently. This book is a must-read for anyone wanting to cause any abrupt or sudden change in new or legacy industries." * Carlos Muñoz, Founder, Volotea and Vueling Airlines *"A truly compelling read for those who believe that the best evidence of corporate authenticity is brand consistency." * Ana Busto, SVP, Brand and Communications, ENGIE *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction – Why it is vital to explore disruptive branding; Chapter - 01: Convergence and divergence – What change means for brands; Chapter - 02: What makes you tick – Define what drives your organization; Chapter - 03: Strategy made visible – Bring your idea alive through design; Chapter - 04: Help your people to help you – Engage your employees; Chapter - 05: A promise delivered – Shape the brand experience; Chapter - 06: Prove it to succeed – Develop on-brand products and services; Chapter - 07: Building customer loyalty – Disrupt through great service; Chapter - 08: Your idea made physical – Create branded environments; Chapter - 09: First impressions – Launch your disruptive brand; Chapter - 10: Measure, improve, repeat – Measure brand performance; Chapter - 11: Constant reinvention – Stay ahead in times of change; Chapter - 12: Index

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Book SynopsisThe artwork displayed on gift and shopping bags has never been more exciting! This contemporary peek at nearly 600 shopping bags in over 280 vibrant color photographs is perfect for shopaholics, fashionistas, art enthusiasts, and anyone who has ever enjoyed the graphic design and thematic liveliness of shopping and gift bags. Quality art and graphics, popular themes (including humor, novelty, gender, advertising bags, and more) are explored for modern paper shopping bags in this dynamic authors'' collectionthe first book of its kind in over 25 years. Detailed descriptions include the use of brand names for advertising, as well as themed art, dimensions, producers, and creation time frames. There is an art to mastering shopping and gift presentation!

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Book SynopsisThe official anniversary volume celebrates how a global in-house creative force brings cutting-edge design to its iconic portfolio of food and beverage brands.PepsiCo sets the standard for how companies can envision and create their futures. Since creating PepsiCo Design + Innovation and bringing on its first-ever Chief Design Officer, Mauro Porcini, in 2012, PepsiCo has emerged as a leader in design-led innovation. With more and more of the business community embracing design thinking every day, Good Design Is for Everyone is an inspiring look at how one company has done just that.The decade-spanning collection of work invites everyone who loves creativity to explore the very best of PepsiCo Design + Innovation. Packed with immersive visuals and exclusive insights, PepsiCo: Good Design is for Everyone is an exciting deep dive into how PepsiCo harnesses human-centered design to create meaningful moments of culture and connection. It is a must-read and the perfect gift for passionate designers, creative and business leaders, and brand marketers.

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Book SynopsisBrand Psychology brings together theory and practice from the fields of psychology, design, and marketing to demystify the brand development process. It explores the behavioral science behind brand building, looking at the psychological principles at play whenever a brand is built and communicated.Backed by research from various fields of psychology, the book presents practical insights for developing memorable brands through its interdisciplinary character, and emphasis on digital channels. Throughout the book, readers will learn to apply concepts from brand psychology, social learning and persuasion, identity design, and sensory branding to attract and retain their ideal customers. Each chapter presents insights from academic consumer behavior studies, real-life cases from inspiring brands, and unique visual learning tools including infographics, worksheets, and timelines. Ultimately, it serves as a tool to bridge the gap between scientists and entrepreneurs, offerTable of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1: Welcome to the world of brandingChapter 2: Defining "Brand"Chapter 3: Brand equity & managementSection 1 Introduction: StoryChapter 4: Brand StoryChapter 5: Self-brand identificationChapter 6: Research, segmentation, and personasChapter 7: Associations & positioningChapter 8: NamingChapter 9: PricingChapter 10: Personality & voiceSection 2 Introduction: SymbolsChapter 11: The BrandverseChapter 12: Visual perceptionChapter 13: Logo designChapter 14: TypographyChapter 15: ColorChapter 16: Applications, packaging and systemsSection 3 Introduction: StrategyChapter 17: Building strong brand relationshipsChapter 18: Understanding channelsChapter 19: Designing memorable brand experiencesChapter 20: Brand portfolio management: extensions, architecture & rebrandingChapter 21: Brand intelligenceConclusion

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Book SynopsisBringing together different theoretical perspectives on brand co-creation and discussing their practical applicability and ethical implications, this Research Handbook explores emerging notions of brand construction which view brands as co-created through collaborative efforts between multiple stakeholders.Trade Review‘Brand co-creation is an idea that has arrived and the compilation of insights and ideas from leading academics offers a welcome and stimulating perspective.’ -- David Aaker, author of Owning Game-Changing Subcategories‘The processual view on branding is strongly reinforced by this impressive collection of chapters on branding as co-creation – a splendid, international group of authors bring forth a plethora of perspectives that is bound to enrich future discussions and research on brands and branding.’ -- Søren Askegaard, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark‘I fully recommend this Research Handbook to anyone interested in branding and co-creation. The editors have assembled some of the finest thinkers from a diverse range of theoretical perspectives to explore how brand meaning is co-created between marketers, employees, customers, influencers, communities, and other stakeholders, across a range of industry and national contexts.’ -- Michael Beverland, University of Sussex Business School, UK‘Brands aren’t created any more. They’re co-created by a combination of contributing consumers, curating corporations, and a constellation of complementary collaborators. Chock-a-block with challenging ideas, this co-created book contains everything you need to know about brand co-creation.’ -- Stephen Brown, Ulster University, UK‘Creating brands in the boardroom without any collaborative input from customers and other key stakeholders is becoming increasingly passé. This Research Handbook provides an excellent collection of papers that represent the latest evidence-based thinking on brand co-creation, combined with best practice cases for brand co-creation’s successful implementation. No doubt, this is a must read for brand researchers and managers alike!’ -- George Christodoulides, American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates‘A really comprehensive Research Handbook providing an authoritative critical reflection and in-depth analysis on brand co-creation and its ethical implications. This topic is of great importance in the digital age where companies and customers are strongly connected and are part of a larger digital ecosystem.’ -- Margherita Pagani, SKEMA Business School, France‘The modern consumer increasingly feels a greater connection to the brand than that of just being the passive customer. This learned work on brand co-creation examines this phenomenon from multiple angles. I am pleased that the work investigates not just traditional f.m.c.g products as brands but also personalities and ideas as branded entities. In addition, all branding is not positive and the text takes us to the darker side of branding as a reminder that the study of brands is not unambiguous.’ -- Stuart Roper, University of Huddersfield, UK‘A timely addition to a growing research field that is shaping the future of consumption and brand practices. The Research Handbook on Brand Co-Creation will be equally valuable to scholars looking for a comprehensive starting point in a fragmented field, and to advanced scholars looking to deepen their understanding of current research trends in the co-creation literature. The Handbook critically discusses co-creation from complementary perspectives, from epistemological aspects to ethical ones. A remarkable tour de force, the Handbook gathers cutting-edge insights from an international team of authors shaping current co-creation research.’ -- Benjamin G. Voyer, ESCP Business School, UKTable of ContentsContents: Preface xxiv PART I THE ONTOLOGY AND EPISTEMOLOGY OF BRAND CO-CREATION 1 A conceptual analysis of labels referring to brand co-creation 2 Jaana Tähtinen and Kati Suomi 2 Establishing the boundaries of brand co-creation 32 Catherine da Silveira and Cláudia Simões 3 Brands as co-creational lived experience ecosystems: an integrative theoretical framework of interactional creation 47 Venkat Ramaswamy and Kerimcan Ozcan 4 Reassessing brand co-creation: towards a critical performativity approach 65 Andrea Lucarelli, Cecilia Cassinger and Jacob Östberg PART II CO-CREATION OF INTANGIBLE BRAND ASSETS 5 Co-creation of intangible brand assets: an integrative S-D logic/organic view of brand-based conceptual framework 80 Victor Saha, Venkatesh Mani, Praveen Goyal and Linda D. Hollebeek 6 Co-creation or co-destruction? Value-based brand formation 90 Andrea Hemetsberger, Maria Kreuzer and Hans Mühlbacher 7 Dealing with discrepancies of a brand in change: recomposition of value and meanings in the network 105 Anu Norrgrann and Saila Saraniemi 8 The role of brand-facing actors in shaping institutions through brand meaning co-creation 122 Kieran D. Tierney, Ingo O. Karpen and Kate Westberg 9 Co-creation of multi-sensory brand experiences: a manufacturer perspective 138 Clarinda Rodrigues, Andreas Aldogan Eklund, Adele Berndt and Susanne Sandberg 10 B2B branding in global commodity networks: a cultural branding analysis of a Danish company going global 153 Christian Dam and Dannie Kjeldgaard PART III CO-CREATION OF BRAND OFFERINGS 11 Freedom and control in brand co-creation communities 167 Nicholas Ind and Oriol Iglesias 12 Exploring the brand co-creation–brand performance linkage and the roles of innovation and firm age: resource-based and dynamic capabilities views 177 Ahmed Rageh Ismail 13 Toward a co-creation approach to nation branding: an integrative framework 198 Mai T. Pham and Roderick J. Brodie 14 The dark side of brand co-creation: a psychological ownership perspective 218 Fabian Bartsch and Bart Claus PART IV ETHICAL IMPLICATIONS OF BRAND CO-CREATION 15 The universal moral standards and the ethics of co-creation 241 Sumire Stanislawski 16 Co-creation of conscientious corporate brands – facilitating societal change towards sustainability: a structured literature analysis 256 Christine Vallaster and Philip Lechner 17 Organizational citizenship behaviour principles: a guide for employees and customers in the brand value co-creation journey 274 Maja Arslanagić-Kalajdžić and Vesna Babić-Hodović 18 “We look within... So we can look up” – towards a nonviolent ethics of human brand co-creation 291 Monica Porzionato and Cecilia Cassinger 19 The ethics of conspicuous virtue signaling: when brand co-creation on social media turns negative 303 Ulf Aagerup PART V CRITICAL REFLECTIONS ON THE FUTURE OF BRAND CO-CREATION 20 Brand co-creation and degrowth: merging the odd couple 317 Feyza Ağlargöz 21 Brand co-creation management in the light of the social-materiality approach 337 Géraldine Michel and Valérie Zeitoun 22 Violent brands: from neoliberal vessels to far-right fantasies 348 Sofia Ulver PART VI CASE STUDIES ON BRAND CO-CREATION 23 Alternative methods to study affective information processing in brand co-creation 359 Monika Koller and Peter Walla 24 Prolonging the shared project value of surplus co-creation 367 Yun Mi Antorini and Gry Høngsmark Knudsen 25 The iconization of Greta Thunberg: the role of myths in co-creating a person brand 374 Teresa Brugger and Verena E. Wieser 26 Finding new product ideas at Eisenbeiss: integrating non-frontline employees into co-creation processes 381 Oliver Koll 27 Turning lead into gold: from weighty consumer feedback to co-creation 387 Peter Espersen Closing remarks 393 Index 394

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Book SynopsisThrough ten detailed case studies on groundbreaking brands like Vivienne Westwood, Vera Wang, Levi's, and The Gap Inc., Fashion Brand Stories shows how fashion retailers and designers use storytelling to establish and maintain relationships with their customers.These entertaining case studies explore the evolution of each brand as a cultural entity with its own carefully crafted personality. Aided by interviews with industry professionals, you'll learn how brands start out, grow and encounter success or failure and how to apply those hard-won lessons to your own thoughts on branding. This beautifully illustrated third edition covers the changing role of social media, celebrity endorsements, quality over quantity, and more ethical sourcing, manufacturing, and consumption.Instructor's resources to accompany this edition are available at bloomsbury.pub/fashion-brand-stories-3eTrade ReviewYou don't have to follow fashion to enjoy Fashion Brand Stories ... Reading feels like strolling along a sparkling shopping corridor as Hancock explains how retailers gain prominence, revealing the strategy and mythology behind what we see in the windows. * Broad Street Review *A unique overview of how brands develop, and whether their stories authentically evolve or are cleverly designed. * Dr. Karen Cross, Academic Strategic Lead in the School of Creative and Cultural Business, Robert Gordon University, UK *Fashion Brand Stories is an insightful text for anyone who wishes to understand the importance of design, critical cultural theory, and storytelling as methods of creating fashion brands and a must for creatives and business professionals, who will benefit from its engaging views on consumer brand culture. * Dr. Vicki Karaminas, Professor of Fashion, Massey University, New Zealand *Dr. Hancock gives the reader a book suffused with contemporary (and well-known) brand stories as an engaging introduction to key concepts in fashion and apparel studies. * Dr. Jessica Strübel, Associate Professor, Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Design, The University of Rhode Island, USA *Table of ContentsPreface 1. Once Upon a Time: Brand/Story Fashion and Popular Culture: Interview with Jessica Strübel What Is Fashion Versus Style? What Is Fashion Branding? Public Relations Branding: Interview with Anne Peirson-Smith Fashion Branding and Storytelling The Goals of this Book Moving Beyond Fashion Brand Stories Discussion Questions Expand Your Knowledge Further Exploration 2. The Past, Present, and Future: A Conceptual Overview Postmodernism, Philosophy, and Theory Putting It All Together: Rhetorical Fashion, Encoding/Decoding, and Hyperreality Postmodern Branding Semantics Hypermodernism and Fashion Forms Meaning and Individual Style Branding and Consumer Theories Context, Consumers, and Meaning Future Consumption of Brands: Interview with Lorynn Divita Cultural Branding Theories Storytelling and Success Brands Lifestyle Merchandising and Emotional Meanings Scouting Future Fashion and Patterns: Interview with Krista Lowther Shifting Views and Consumers Speaking Out Discussion Questions Expand Your Knowledge Further Exploration 3. Democratization of Merchandising: Ralph Lauren History of a Merchandiser The Polo Line Films and Fragrance Redefining the Lifestyle and Going Global Luxury Branding: Interview with David Loranger The Empire Grows Ralph Lauren Home, Out of Africa, and the New York Flagship Store From Exotic Fragrances to the Rugby Store Innovation and Scrutiny Philanthropy and Stardom Discussion Questions Expand Your Knowledge Further Exploration 4. Rebel Brand Style: Vivienne Westwood A Marriage of Music and Fashion Queer and Punk Influence on Brands: Interview with Marvin Taylor Life Changes and Growth God Save the Planet: A Focus on Philanthropy Street Style Success and Subcultural Leadership What Will the Future Hold? Discussion Questions Expand Your Knowledge Further Exploration 5. A Designer of Branded Occasions: Vera Wang Vera Wang: Wedding Expert and Role Model Who Is Vera Wang? Vera Wang’s Branding Story Fashioning Personal Brand Success: Interview with Amanda Buchanan Wang Builds Her Brand Name Vera Wang’s Mass Merchandising The Career Continues Discussion Questions Expand Your Knowledge Further Exploration 6. The Branding of Masstige: The Gap, Inc. Gap History and the Sweat Wall New Fashion Gatekeeping: Individuals of Style and Everyone in Khaki Branding Mass Fashion and Off-Price Retail: Interview with Nancy Mair Into the Twenty-First-Century Groove Labor Controversy and Change Moving Forward Discussion Questions Expand Your Knowledge Further Exploration 7. Celebrity Collaborations and Philanthropy: MAC History of Estée Lauder Estée Lauder Today Branding Sneakers: Interview with Sean Williams Makeup Art Cosmetics: MAC Philanthropic Branding with a Twist: VIVA GLAM Celebrity Endorsement, Collaborations, and Genderless Boundaries Discussion Questions Expand Your Knowledge Further Exploration 8. Retro-Branding: Levi Strauss & Co. History of Levi Strauss & Co. Denim Overalls Become Blue Jeans Street Style Influence: Interview with Brent Luvaas Making Statements: 501 Jeans and Brand/Story Sales, Strategy, and a Return to Heritage Discussion Questions Expand Your Knowledge Further Exploration 9. Branding Affordable Eyecare: Warby Parker The Eyeglasses Market Luxottica Silhouette International and Viva International Marchon and Safilo Charmant, Marcolin, and De Rigo A Branding King of Retail Operations: Interview with Michael J. Edwards Doing Things Differently: Warby Parker Warby Parker Moving Forward with Vision Falling from B Corp Status COVID-19: Being There for Consumers Discussion Questions Expand Your Knowledge Further Exploration 10. Rebranding American Manufacturing: Shinola History of Shinola The Product Line and Education Watches Paper Journals: Edwards Brothers Malloy, Michigan Bicycles: Waterford Precision Cycles, Wisconsin Shinola Jewelry, Leather Goods, and Pet Accessories Sustainable Design and Branding: Interview with Chris Baeza Shinola Controversy “Bougie Crap” and Diversification Discussion Questions Expand Your Knowledge Further Exploration

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Book SynopsisUsing image and film advertisements, interviews, social media and public and private archives, Luxury Fashion and Media Communication offers an interdisciplinary approach to analyzing the value of the luxury object. Regular reports on consumption in media and frequent advertising on social media have allowed people all over the world to share in the issues and development of luxury; but how is it communicated, and how has it affected the consumer?An international range of scholars explore the material and immaterial value and meaning of luxury, how it is materialized and how it is communicated between the luxury industry and the consumer. Investigating French, Italian and Spanish luxury brands and their communication strategies on the global market, and including two chapters focusing specifically on the Chinese and American markets, they examine the ambiguity of the luxury commodity. This volume shows particularly the conflicting narratives between the idea of exclusivity and hTrade Review[A] sparkling collection ... Luxury Fashion and Media Communication provides new viewpoints on material and immaterial themes, establishing itself as an indispensable text in this rapidly emerging field. * John Armitage, University of Southampton, UK *Capturing the conflicting narratives around luxury, the editors have effectively brought together scholars, offering various perspectives on media communication as a source for expressing that luxury is something beyond the ordinary. * Ruth Marciniak, GCU London, UK *An important addition to academic studies of fashion and luxury as forms of communication. * Nick Rees-Roberts, Université Sorbonne Nouvelle, France *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations List of Contributors Introduction Paula von Wachenfeldt & Magdalena Petersson McIntyre 1. Contemporary Luxury and the Communication of Jewellery Patrizia Calefato 2. Sensing Luxury: The Meaning and Embodiment of Objects in Film Commercials Paula von Wachenfeldt 3. Selling luxury: Guided Sensory Communication in the Perfume Store Magdalena Petersson McIntyre 4. Chanel’s Ascent to the Pinnacle of Luxury: A Triadic Model of Evolution for Luxury Brands Thomaï Serdari 5. Sketching agencies, intellectual property rights, and the mediations of luxury Véronique Pouillard 6. Strategical capabilities of luxury fashion: The case of Loewe Isabel Garcia Hiljding & Lourdes Susaeta 7. From Tween to Teenagers: The meaning and consumption of luxury amongst children Yasmin Sekhon Dhillon 8. Motivations, expression, and media: Symbolic consumption of luxury brands in China Emma Björner and Xinxin Liu 9. Luxury Fashion Brands and ethicality: The importance of expressing one’s true self Gwarlann De Kerviler Index

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Book SynopsisDiscover the tools required to pursue your career in cosmetics marketing. Through an in-depth analysis of this fast-growing and complex industry, Cosmetics Marketing: Strategy and Innovation in the Beauty Industry provides thought-provoking, industry-led exercises and case studies to demonstrate the role of aesthetics, authentic communication, emerging technologies, cultural trends, and the measurement of marketing efforts. There are also practical, beautifully illustrated resources for entering the field, exercises for boosting creativity, preparations for interviews, as well as an overview of the beauty products and theory used by makeup artists and product developers. With a focus on the evolution of the industry and its social responsibilities in terms of inclusivity and sustainability, this is a core text for cosmetics courses in marketing and business at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Cosmetics Marketing is the ultimate guide to this powerful, multi-billion dollar globaTrade ReviewThis insightful guide to the dynamic forces that continue to shape the cosmetics industry will serve as an invaluable resource to the current and next generation of leaders in beauty. -- Christine Chang, co-founder and co-CEO of Glow RecipeAn excellent guide to cosmetics marketing that weaves together both the theory and the practical to provide a comprehensive review of the discipline. Karchin and Horvarth have done a superb job illustrating the text with real-life stories from the industry, from the very early days, to the most recent times and have included a fascinating chapter on the history of makeup. Each chapter contains well-defined learning objectives and there is a very useful section on planning a career in the cosmetics industry. This is clearly a reference text book for any aspiring cosmetics and beauty marketer. -- Simon Worraker, CEO, JaponesqueThe Cosmetics industry is one of the most enduring and dynamic out there, and this text book provides a comprehensive primer on the different elements of business strategy as well as important historical context for the rapid evolution that is occuring today. – Amanda Baldwin, CEO, Supergoop!Lindsay Karchin and Delphine Horvath’s book Cosmetics Marketing: Strategy and Innovation in the Beauty Industry opens the curtains behind the complex beauty industry. It takes us on a comprehensive view from intriguing cultural history to the inner workings of today’s cosmetics sector. A vital guide for anyone who wants to discover this unique industry. * Lan Vu, Founder & CEO, BEAUTYSTREAMS *Cosmetics Marketing serves a critical need in fashion studies and elegantly brings together industry insights and key theoretical concepts. I find it strange that many fashion programs don't include beauty as part of the curriculum - even though it's a huge part of fashion. Cosmetics Marketing makes it easier to incorporate this important segment of fashion into both fashion and business programs. I'm grateful for this textbook - the first of its kind - and use it in my Beauty Culture, Commerce, and Innovation course. -- Denise H. Sutton, Associate Professor, Department of Business, City Tech-City University of New York, USATable of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: A Brief History of Makeup The Study of Beauty as the Study of Culture Early Uses of Cosmetics Early Icons: Royal Courts The Normalization of Cosmetics The Birth of a Formalized Industry: Beauty as a Commercial Business Shifting Political Contexts: The Politics of Beauty The Globalization of Beauty The Contemporary Cosmetics Industry Further Exploration Chapter 2: Understanding the Cosmetics Market What is Cosmetics Marketing? Company Spotlight: Revlon Fire & Ice Campaign Company Spotlight: Sephora’s Retail Revolution The “5 P’s” of Cosmetics Marketing: Product, Place, Price, Promotion, and People Further Exploration Chapter 3: Strategies in Cosmetics Marketing Company Spotlight: Revlon Charlie (STP Model) Company Spotlight: Estée Lauder Youth-Dew (Product Repositioning) Company Spotlight: Dove Campaign for Real Beauty (Brand Repositioning) Segmentation, Targeting, and Positioning (STP) Model Repositioning Strategy Company Spotlight: Kylie Cosmetics (Digital-First Branding) Company Spotlight: The Body Shop (Push vs. Pull Strategies) Push vs. Pull in a Digital Landscape Threshold-Based Promotional, Value Size Pricing, and Cross-Sell Strategies Financial Strategy 101 Marketing Strategies for Future Growth Further Exploration Chapter 4: Cosmetics Industry Innovation & Evolution A Brief History of Innovation in Beauty Product Innovation Technological Innovation Evolution: Social Responsibility, Wellness, and Inclusivity Evolution: Contemporary Visual Culture – Social Media and Brand Aesthetics Further Exploration Chapter 5: Planning a Beauty Career Career Prep Specializations in Beauty Cosmetics Industry Interview Preparation Networking Continuing Education Further Exploration Chapter 6: Makeup Theory and Approaches Product Overview Consumer Characteristics Classic Makeup Looks Further Exploration Glossary Endnotes and works cited Index

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Book SynopsisChanel suits, Louis Vuitton bags and Omega watches are now objects that embody a globalized material culture. Over the past 30 years, the luxury goods industry has undergone a tremendous expansion around the world. However, it remains largely dominated by European companies, ranging from diversified conglomerates such as LVMH and Richemont to independent companies such as the Italian fashion houses Armani and Ermenegildo Zegna, and industrial groups like Swatch and L''Oréal or new start-ups such as Richard Mille. How and why did these companies succeed? How did they manage to transform a sector previously dominated by small family firms into a global big business? Selling Europe to the World presents the development of the global luxury goods industry from the 1980s to the present day. It highlights the strategies implemented by a new generation of entrepreneurs and explains, beyond the glamorous image conveyed by luxury brands, the sources of success of these firms. An essentiTrade ReviewA compelling and engaging read on the basics of the luxury industry! -- Dr. Annamma Joy, The University of British Columbia, CanadaProviding a business management and historic perspective, the book provides an excellent accompaniment to the numerous texts that focus on luxury marketing and branding. -- Dr. Ruth Marciniak, British School of Fashion at GCU London, UKTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction PART I: THE BIRTH OF THE GLOBAL LUXURY INDUSTRY 1. Globalization of Markets French Leather Goods Exports Accessing the Japanese Market Accessing the Chinese Market Democratization of Luxury and Globalization Conclusion 2. The Dominance of Big Business A Key Resource: Money The Dominance of European Societies Sectoral and National Specialization Conclusion 3. New Marketing Strategies Based On Brand Heritage History, Heritage and Storytelling The Rise of a Luxury Brand In The Global Market: Christian Dior Building the Dior Heritage Conclusion PART II: THE ACTORS OF THE GLOBAL LUXURY INDUSTRY 4. A Dominant Player —The Diversified Conglomerates Moët Hennessy–Louis Vuitton (LVMH) Compagnie Financière Richemont Kering The Competitive Advantage of Luxury Conglomerates Conclusion 5. The Independent Family Business —Italian Fashion From Haute Couture to Fashion Group: Giorgio Armani Characteristics of The Italian Fashion Industry A Large, Diversified Luxury Company: Ermenegildo Zegna A Small Specialist Fashion Company: Aeffe The Failure of Italian Family Capitalism: Gucci And Bulgari Conclusion 6. Industrial Groups A Giant in the Cosmetics Industry: L'Oréal A Producer of Luxury Accessories: Luxottica The Challenge of Perfumery and the Rise of Inter Parfums Conclusion 7. Brands with Deep Regional Roots The World's Largest Jeweller: Chow Tai Fook Jewellery From Watches to Jewellery: Titan Industries Japanese Cosmetics Manufacturers Conclusion 8. The New Luxury Brands Revival of "Sleeping Beauties": Blancpain The Rise of Casual Luxury: Ralph Lauren Technological Innovation as a Source Of Luxury: Hublot And Richard Mille Conclusion Conclusion Bibliography

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Book SynopsisMiri Rodriguez, based in Pompano Beach, Florida, is an award-winning, globally recognized storyteller and Senior Storyteller for Future of Work at Microsoft. She is a creative journalist, content strategist and a renowned keynote speaker and international thought leader in brand storytelling, personal branding and youth entrepreneurship. She has earned several awards in digital marketing and customer experience and is ranked as a top in-demand speaker at leading industry conferences globally. Her previous clients include Adobe, Discover, Walmart and McKesson.Trade Review"Miri Rodriguez's second edition of her best-selling book, Brand Storytelling: Put Customers at the Heart of Your Brand Story is the much sought-after playbook for how to achieve intimacy at scale with your audience. The companion workbook takes the guesswork out of authentic, empathetic storytelling where your customers are the heroes of your brand. Get ready to be wowed and laugh out loud time and time again as you feel like you are having a casual chat with Rodriquez poolside in her backyard reading her unending well of masterful stories." * Rani Mani, Customer Communications Lead, Digital Media at Adobe *"Readers will emerge from Brand Storytelling with the ability to communicate their brand stories with clarity and with assurance that their words will inspire their audience to action." * Eunice Kim, Influencer Partnerships Manager, Golin *"We all know storytelling with purpose and intent is at the center of the most successful brands, and yet so many companies struggle to develop effective brand stories. This new edition of Brand Storytelling with the Story Design Playbook is exactly what companies need to succeed at designing stories that engage, inspire and drive business outcomes." * Lee Odden, CEO and Co-Founder, TopRank Marketing *"Brand Storytelling is an empowering journey that has revolutionized my personal brand and that of my students. Rodriguez's book beautifully integrates design thinking and story elements, liberating readers from the constraints of technical jargon in communications and unleashing brilliant, innovative ideas. I discovered new ways to set myself apart as a dynamic speaker and workshop leader right from the first chapter and was able to delve deeper into my brand and mission with the comprehensive workbook. The book, in short, is transformative." * Douglas Scherer, Executive Masters Professor, Columbia University *"Brand Storytelling by Miri Rodriguez is not just a guide; it is a roadmap that leads us to become storylords! It is a profound conversation that delves into the essence of storytelling, its significance and why it holds such power. From the moment I started reading, it felt as though I was sitting down with Rodriguez, captivated in an enlightening dialogue. Her ability to share her insights and experiences is truly remarkable. She effortlessly articulates the complexities of storytelling, unraveling its magic and unveiling its secrets. What sets this book apart is its invaluable guidance on developing one's own brand story. Rodriguez takes us on a transformative journey, step by step, prompting us to dig deep into our own identity, purpose and the audience we aim to serve in order to design our brand story. It is a masterful blend of introspection and practicality that compels us to reflect on who we are and why we exist in the first place. Moreover, it guides us, inspires us and ultimately empowers us!" * Maria Mensing, CEO and Owner, Mensing’s Caminada Library *"The importance of storytelling in brand marketing has long been underscored, but few have developed a framework so thorough and methodical as Miri Rodriguez in Brand Storytelling. Rodriguez uses design thinking principles to position storytelling in a new light, while showcasing it as a powerful component of any brand. Whether you're a marketer at the front end or tail end of your career, Brand Storytelling brings a fresh perspective to an integral part of your brand toolkit, and the accompanying Story Design Playbook provides an essential and complementary tool to help equip your clients and teams with this practical, meaningful perspective." * Amanda Gonzalez, Brand Marketing Strategist, Iconic Strategies *"Miri's book demonstrates that even in an era of sophisticated generative artificial intelligence, nuance and emotional depth of human connection are irreplaceable in brand storytelling. It's an essential guide for anyone looking to authentically convey their brand narrative." * Jared Curtis, Senior Director of Corporate Communications, Maximus *"Brand Storytelling is a masterful approach to branding and marketing for agencies and consultants. Through actionable steps and practical templates, the Brand Storytelling workbook helps leaders craft intentional narratives that seamlessly align with their clients' brand purpose and mission. If you want to differentiate yourself from the 'sea of sameness' in today's market and deliver impactful stories to your clients, look no further. This book is for you!" * Stacey Danheiser, Founder & CMO, Shake Marketing Group *"Brands that can tell the best stories don't just get ahead in business; they actually shape society and culture. They are the ones that will be remembered for generations. This gem by Miri Rodriguez will show you how to do it. It's packed with wisdom and practical advice from tons of leading consumer brands, and will help you develop the type of genuine, lasting consumer brand loyalty that every business craves." * Jeff Tan, Director and CEO of Co-Innovation, Microsoft Corporation *"The art of storytelling has been part of life for centuries. Today, it touches on both art and science, accentuating how we communicate and share impact with who and what matters. In Brand Storytelling, Miri guides readers with actionable insights to build immersive connections, experiences and outcomes centered around customers, employees, partners and communities through value, creativity and empathy. From story mapping and design thinking to editing and multi-format content development (even with emerging innovation like AI), this book is a must for anyone needing to craft a brand foundation alongside the hearts, minds and souls of their audiences." * Ian Gertler, Founder and CMO, Symplegades Inc. *"A trailblazing masterclass in how to become a storylord. Miri Rodriguez relays the evocative, authentic art of storytelling through tangible practicality, charisma and confidence." * Jeannine Schloss, Chief Growth Officer, NFTE (Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship) *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: Brand storytelling: what is it?; Chapter - 02: Where do I start? Introduction to Design Thinking; Chapter - 03: The magic and magic tricks in story'; Chapter - 04: IMC reimagined: building an integrated marketing plan with story; Chapter - 05: The brand story hero: putting your customer at the heart of your brand story; Chapter - 06: If story is magic, vulnerability is the magic wand; Chapter - 07: Ethics in storytelling: when to use your secret weapons; Chapter - 08: Immersive storytelling: exploring the story experience; Chapter - 09: Your best brand storytellers in the digital age: employees and influencers; Chapter - 10: Marketing (actually, testing) your brand story; Chapter - 11: Benchmarking your brand story; Chapter - 12: The future of brand storytelling: how AI, machine learning and automation can only tell one side of the story; Chapter - 13: Villains and antagonists: The bad guys who want to tear down your brand story; Chapter - 14: Inspire your brand story: interviews with leading storytellers around the world; Chapter - 15: The Storytelling Workbook: Your step-by-step guide to designing brand stories;

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Book SynopsisMiri Rodriguez, based in Pompano Beach, Florida, is an award-winning, globally recognized storyteller and Senior Storyteller for Future of Work at Microsoft. She is a creative journalist, content strategist and a renowned keynote speaker and international thought leader in brand storytelling, personal branding and youth entrepreneurship. She has earned several awards in digital marketing and customer experience and is ranked as a top in-demand speaker at leading industry conferences globally. Her previous clients include Adobe, Discover, Walmart and McKesson.Trade Review"Miri Rodriguez's second edition of her best-selling book, Brand Storytelling: Put Customers at the Heart of Your Brand Story is the much sought-after playbook for how to achieve intimacy at scale with your audience. The companion workbook takes the guesswork out of authentic, empathetic storytelling where your customers are the heroes of your brand. Get ready to be wowed and laugh out loud time and time again as you feel like you are having a casual chat with Rodriquez poolside in her backyard reading her unending well of masterful stories." * Rani Mani, Customer Communications Lead, Digital Media at Adobe *"Readers will emerge from Brand Storytelling with the ability to communicate their brand stories with clarity and with assurance that their words will inspire their audience to action." * Eunice Kim, Influencer Partnerships Manager, Golin *"We all know storytelling with purpose and intent is at the center of the most successful brands, and yet so many companies struggle to develop effective brand stories. This new edition of Brand Storytelling with the Story Design Playbook is exactly what companies need to succeed at designing stories that engage, inspire and drive business outcomes." * Lee Odden, CEO and Co-Founder, TopRank Marketing *"Brand Storytelling is an empowering journey that has revolutionized my personal brand and that of my students. Rodriguez's book beautifully integrates design thinking and story elements, liberating readers from the constraints of technical jargon in communications and unleashing brilliant, innovative ideas. I discovered new ways to set myself apart as a dynamic speaker and workshop leader right from the first chapter and was able to delve deeper into my brand and mission with the comprehensive workbook. The book, in short, is transformative." * Douglas Scherer, Executive Masters Professor, Columbia University *"Brand Storytelling by Miri Rodriguez is not just a guide; it is a roadmap that leads us to become storylords! It is a profound conversation that delves into the essence of storytelling, its significance and why it holds such power. From the moment I started reading, it felt as though I was sitting down with Rodriguez, captivated in an enlightening dialogue. Her ability to share her insights and experiences is truly remarkable. She effortlessly articulates the complexities of storytelling, unraveling its magic and unveiling its secrets. What sets this book apart is its invaluable guidance on developing one's own brand story. Rodriguez takes us on a transformative journey, step by step, prompting us to dig deep into our own identity, purpose and the audience we aim to serve in order to design our brand story. It is a masterful blend of introspection and practicality that compels us to reflect on who we are and why we exist in the first place. Moreover, it guides us, inspires us and ultimately empowers us!" * Maria Mensing, CEO and Owner, Mensing’s Caminada Library *"The importance of storytelling in brand marketing has long been underscored, but few have developed a framework so thorough and methodical as Miri Rodriguez in Brand Storytelling. Rodriguez uses design thinking principles to position storytelling in a new light, while showcasing it as a powerful component of any brand. Whether you're a marketer at the front end or tail end of your career, Brand Storytelling brings a fresh perspective to an integral part of your brand toolkit, and the accompanying Story Design Playbook provides an essential and complementary tool to help equip your clients and teams with this practical, meaningful perspective." * Amanda Gonzalez, Brand Marketing Strategist, Iconic Strategies *"Miri's book demonstrates that even in an era of sophisticated generative artificial intelligence, nuance and emotional depth of human connection are irreplaceable in brand storytelling. It's an essential guide for anyone looking to authentically convey their brand narrative." * Jared Curtis, Senior Director of Corporate Communications, Maximus *"Brand Storytelling is a masterful approach to branding and marketing for agencies and consultants. Through actionable steps and practical templates, the Brand Storytelling workbook helps leaders craft intentional narratives that seamlessly align with their clients' brand purpose and mission. If you want to differentiate yourself from the 'sea of sameness' in today's market and deliver impactful stories to your clients, look no further. This book is for you!" * Stacey Danheiser, Founder & CMO, Shake Marketing Group *"Brands that can tell the best stories don't just get ahead in business; they actually shape society and culture. They are the ones that will be remembered for generations. This gem by Miri Rodriguez will show you how to do it. It's packed with wisdom and practical advice from tons of leading consumer brands, and will help you develop the type of genuine, lasting consumer brand loyalty that every business craves." * Jeff Tan, Director and CEO of Co-Innovation, Microsoft Corporation *"The art of storytelling has been part of life for centuries. Today, it touches on both art and science, accentuating how we communicate and share impact with who and what matters. In Brand Storytelling, Miri guides readers with actionable insights to build immersive connections, experiences and outcomes centered around customers, employees, partners and communities through value, creativity and empathy. From story mapping and design thinking to editing and multi-format content development (even with emerging innovation like AI), this book is a must for anyone needing to craft a brand foundation alongside the hearts, minds and souls of their audiences." * Ian Gertler, Founder and CMO, Symplegades Inc. *"A trailblazing masterclass in how to become a storylord. Miri Rodriguez relays the evocative, authentic art of storytelling through tangible practicality, charisma and confidence." * Jeannine Schloss, Chief Growth Officer, NFTE (Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship) *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: Brand storytelling: what is it?; Chapter - 02: Where do I start? Introduction to Design Thinking; Chapter - 03: The magic and magic tricks in story'; Chapter - 04: IMC reimagined: building an integrated marketing plan with story; Chapter - 05: The brand story hero: putting your customer at the heart of your brand story; Chapter - 06: If story is magic, vulnerability is the magic wand; Chapter - 07: Ethics in storytelling: when to use your secret weapons; Chapter - 08: Immersive storytelling: exploring the story experience; Chapter - 09: Your best brand storytellers in the digital age: employees and influencers; Chapter - 10: Marketing (actually, testing) your brand story; Chapter - 11: Benchmarking your brand story; Chapter - 12: The future of brand storytelling: how AI, machine learning and automation can only tell one side of the story; Chapter - 13: Villains and antagonists: The bad guys who want to tear down your brand story; Chapter - 14: Inspire your brand story: interviews with leading storytellers around the world; Chapter - 15: The Storytelling Workbook: Your step-by-step guide to designing brand stories;

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Book SynopsisGregg L. Witt is a renowned youth marketing strategist and generational expert, working with brands including Procter & Gamble, Qualcomm and The Walt Disney Company, to develop innovative strategies that connect with Gen Z. He was named a "Top 5 Youth Marketer to Follow" by Inc. Magazine in 2016. Derek E. Baird is a youth digital strategist and educational technologist, working with leading youth brands and non-profits around the world. He has led digital youth initiatives for high profile media brands including Yahoo!, Facebook, and The Walt Disney Company, where he received the Disney Inventor Award.Trade Review"Youth culture is always moving, changing and evolving. This book delivers well-researched, actionable strategies and tactics that focus on alignment and value creation with that culture. Many books talk about Gen Z, but this is a definitive playbook for modern marketers and business people to authentically engage an emerging generation." * Stefan Heinrich, Head of Global Marketing, ByteDance (TikTok – formerly musical.ly – and Vigo Video) *"Finally, a book that not only understands the complexity and vivaciousness of my generation, but also gives practical insights into how brands connect, market and build community with us. It provides an insider's view into our mindset and teaches brands how to build trust with a generation notorious for scepticism." * Natalie Riso, Content Marketing Strategist, Studio71, and two-time LinkedIn Top Voice at age 21 *"An essential read for business leaders due to the fact that Gen Z sets the benchmark for every other generation now in regard to trending consumer behaviour. Witt and Baird not only do a great job laying out every area that brands need to focus on when it comes to Gen Z: transparency, culture, media, marketing, community and influence, but the layout of the book itself makes it Gen Z by design with its TL;DR chapter summaries. Ignore at your own peril." * Geoffrey Colon, Senior Marketing Communications Designer, Microsoft, and author of Disruptive Marketing *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction: are you tuned in to Gen Z?; Chapter - 01: A true story of finding youth culture relevance; Chapter - 02: Gen Z: a sociological perspective; Chapter - 03: The five foundational truths of youth marketing; Chapter - 04: Aligning with youth culture in an era of individuality; Chapter - 05: Reveal insights and fuel ideation with Gen Z; Chapter - 06: The youth culture engagement playbook; Chapter - 07: Social strategies and tactical considerations; Chapter - 08: Content strategies and tactical considerations; Chapter - 09: Building community with Gen Z; Chapter - 10: A primer on social and influence media valuation; Chapter - 11: Conclusion: tune in to the frequency of Gen Z; Chapter - 12: Epilogue: stories from the youth marketing trenches; Chapter - 13: Glossary;

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Book SynopsisThis book provides practical strategic and managerial guidance for business leaders looking to find new sources of value and to maximize their brand's potential in today's fast changing global marketplace.Table of ContentsA Note from the Author Introduction Part One: Unlocking a Different Kind of Value 1. The Most Valuable – and Most Misunderstood – Asset on Your Balance Sheet 2. Creating Business Value 3. Barriers to Unlocking Value 4. Introducing the New 4Ps 5. The Six Success Factors behind Brand-Driven CEOs Part Two: The New 4Ps and Six CEO Success Factors in Action 6. People 7. Process 8. Intellectual Property 9. Partnerships Part Three: Brand-Driven CEO Assessment and New 4Ps Playbook Acknowledgments Notes Index

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Book SynopsisUnlock your potential and understand how you can have an audience hanging on to your every word. Entrepreneurs and business professionals often have to pitch their products and projects to an audience - whether at a conference stage, meetup group, to VC firms or even at the office to their peers and leaders. Through this book, you will learn how to plan, rehearse, and deliver the perfect presentation for your needs. You''ll review different presentation styles, how to craft and structure a talk and how to make it engaging for the audience. If you''ve ever wondered how you can be chosen to speak at a conference, this book will show you how and go in depth on how to craft a winning talk synopsis and proposal to stand out over the competition. You''ll also examine many other details that go into giving a presentation such as face and hand gesturing, pre-performance rituals like visualization techniques, time management , addressing technical difficuTable of ContentsChapter 1 – Why I Think Public Speaking is the Greatest Skills you Can MasterIn this introductory chapter, I talk about my personal journey with public speaking. I used to be terrified of speaking to an audience and I talk about how I overcame that fear. My intention is to show the reader that it is achievable. I also talk about the benefits of being able to speak in public in your career.- The benefits of public speaking.Chapter 2 – Writing Engaging PresentationsIn this chapter, I talk extensively about the presentation creation process. I discuss multiple styles such as highly visual presentations, data rich presentations, free flowing presentations, motivational presentations, and instruction (or tutorial led) presentations.I also talk about research techniques, organizing your presentation round a 3-act structure, scripting, outlining, and cue cards and prompts. I then look in more depth about creating effective slides and the idea of less is more, to not draw the audience’s attention away from what you are trying to convey. I also talk about creating calls-to-action if you want the audience to do something after the talk.- It should be centered on a problem- Relevant to Your Audience- It Should Engage the Audience- It Should be Well Organized- The Presentation Creation Process- Choosing a Presentation Style- Use an Organizational Took You Are Comfortable With- Creating Effective Slides- Summarizing Information- Creating a Call to ActionChapter 3 – Writing a Synopsis to Draw in Your AudienceWriting an engaging presentation is only part of the puzzle with public speaking. If you intend to speak at meet-up groups or conferences, then you need to write an effective synopsis of the talk. The synopsis will be used for the call-for-papers process where you aim to get selected to speak at the event.I also talk about using the synopsis as a sales pitch to encourage attendees to choose your talk over others. In this chapter, I walk through 4 pitches that I have used for my talks. These talks have all been selected at conferences all over the world and gained high speaker approval ratings. I teach the reader about the structure of a synopsis and talk through my examples.- Talk 1: Fighting Back Against a Distracted World- Talk 2: .NET Core Data Security – Hope is Not a Strategy- Talk 3: Protecting Encryption Keys with Azure Key Vault- Talk 4: Hacking Humans – Social Engineering Techniques and Hot to Protect Against ThemChapter 4 – Preparing to Give a TalkIn this chapter, I discuss how to prepare to give a talk once it has been developed. I cover how to think about the physical delivery with gestures and facial expressions. I talk about pre-performance rituals for the day to help you reduce anxiety levels, and I discuss how to handle timings for your talk, so you do not run over or under. I also talk about using a practice audience to get feedback and how their questions can help you prepare for the Q&A section of your talk.I also spend time talking about internet and Wi-Fi contingency planning. Conferences often have bad Wi-Fi, so if your talk, and demos, require a Wi-Fi connection, you can get stuck on stage. I walk through various techniques to help mitigate these worries, which will make you calmer on the day of the presentation.- Physical Delivery -Gestures and Facial Expressions- Creating Pre-Performance Rituals- Be Aware of the Time You Have for Presenting- Get You Practice Audience to Ask Questions- Memorize the Introduction to Each Section of Your Talk- Gathering Feedback and Improving Your Performance- Internet/Wi-Fi Contingency PlanningChapter 5 – Delivering the TalkIn this final chapter, I talk about delivering the talk on the day. I cover what to do if anything goes wrong during the talk, projecting your voice and eye contact, dealing with disrupting attendees, and how to create a good first impression early in the talk.I also talk about managing anxiety, including some breathing techniques designed to calm you down. I then discuss one of the most feared parts of any presentation, the questions, and answers section, at the end. I finish up the chapter by talking about presenting online talks as opposed to in-person presentations.- Be Prepared- Visualize Your Success- People Want to See You Succeed- Giving Your Talk- In the Case of Technical Difficulties, Apologize and Move On- Rehearse in the Event Venue At least Once If You Can- On Stage- Managing Anxiety- Handling Questions- Online Talks and Webinars- Final SummaryAppendix A - Frequently Asked QuestionsThis appendix provides a frequently asked questions where I answer lots of questions, I have been asked in my many years of mentoring and coaching new speakers. Appendix B - Presentation Creation ResourcesHere I list out lots of resources that are useful when building and delivering presentations.

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Book SynopsisSmall business marketers don't need to understand technical minutia of websites or the high-level social media strategies of national consumer brands. They need to understand how to build successful marketing machines that they can sustain with the resources they have available. This book will help small-business B2B marketers build a strong digital presence that will drive growth.Most B2B buyers are about two-thirds of the way through their purchase process before they are willing to engage with a salesperson.Therefore, having a strong digital presence is the difference between making your prospect's short list and your prospect not even knowing you exist. Most critically, a strong digital presence relies on content written from your audience's perspective.This book provides insight and information about the questions that are critical to their business and that you can help them solve. It is the key to capturing their attention, gaining their trust, and winning their business.MarketiTable of Contents1: The Marketing Mindset2: Defining Your Marketing Goals3: Creating Content that Provides Value.4: Generating Great Content - From Ideas to Execution5: The Content Creation Process6: Branding and Design for Content Marketing7: Website Technology, Security, and Privacy8: Your Website As Marketing Hub9: Landing Pages, Lead Magnets, and Lead Products10: Promoting Your Content - Email, Social Media, and Beyond11: Measuring Success - Metrics and Analytics12: Systems for Ongoing Success13: Content Marketing Resources

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Book SynopsisA favorite icon for cigarette manufacturers across China since the mid-twentieth century has been the panda, with factories from Shanghai to Sichuan using cuddly cliché to market tobacco products. The proliferation of panda-branded cigarettes coincides with profound, yet poorly appreciated, shifts in the worldwide tobacco trade. Over the last fifty years, transnational tobacco companies and their allies have fueled a tripling of the world's annual consumption of cigarettes. At the forefront is the China National Tobacco Corporation, now producing forty percent of cigarettes sold globally. What's enabled the manufacturing of cigarettes in China to flourish since the time of Mao and to prosper even amidst public health condemnation of smoking? In Poisonous Pandas, an interdisciplinary group of scholars comes together to tell that story. They offer novel portraits of people within the Chinese polity—government leaders, scientists, tax officials, artists, museum curators, and soldiers—who have experimentally revamped the country's pre-Communist cigarette supply chain and fitfully expanded its political, economic, and cultural influence. These portraits cut against the grain of what contemporary tobacco-control experts typically study, opening a vital new window on tobacco—the single largest cause of preventable death worldwide today. Trade Review"Poisonous Pandas is a stupendous and long overdue achievement. From the Communist Base areas in the 30s and 40s, through the Great Leap, the early reform period and into the present, we learn how the cigarette in China has been developed, represented in advertising and popular culture, gendered and sexed, mythologized and celebrated, argued and fought over. Here, cigarettes become agents of capital and enormous profit, ubiquitous in nearly all aspects of life, and ultimately monstrous. This painstaking unmasking of one of the world's greatest death machines sets a new bar for the study of health regimes and afflicted bodies, for the very study of life and death, in China and beyond."—Ralph Litzinger, Duke University"This important volume documents the historical and cultural foundations of the world's most massive epidemic: the devastating impact of cigarette smoking in China today. Focusing on cigarette production and consumption over the last century, the authors and editors show how deeply embedded tobacco is in the most basic economic and cultural structures of contemporary China, and how difficult it will be to excise this State-run industry and its addictive, deadly product. Nonetheless, they offer opportunities and hope for stemming this global tragedy."—Allan M. Brandt, Harvard University, author, The Cigarette Century"This book is a tour de force—delivering insights on how the world's largest tobacco corporation has emerged, provocations for reimagining public health interventions, and a scholarly platform for future research."—Hu Dayi, Director, Chinese Association on Tobacco Control, Former President, Chinese Society of Cardiology"This is a factually detailed, erudite, and imperative historical record of tobacco in China, compiled by experts in the field from both inside and outside China. It is at times technical, and at other times personal, poignant and philosophical. It does not mince its words as it looks both backwards and forwards in time."—Dr Judith Mackay, Senior Advisor, Vital Strategies/Bloomberg Initiative, Director, Asian Consultancy on Tobacco Control"Poisonous Pandas does a brilliant job of untangling the nightmare of cigarette manufacturing in China—for the first time, readers see clearly how the industry was built, and how much damage it continues to do to the world's most populous nation."—Peter Hessler, The New Yorker, author, River Town and Oracle Bones"Part cultural and social history of tobacco in China and part backdrop to the urgent health crisis it has caused, this is a terrific collaboration exploring the social, cultural, political, and fiscal arrangements of one of the most deadly products in one of the world's most populous nations. It is the most definitive and comprehensive study of China's tobacco problem to date."—Vincanne Adams, Professor, Department of Anthropology, History and Social Medicine, University of California San Francisco"[T]he authors of this groundbreaking volume have produced a wide-ranging and highly readable collection of papers on the political economy of Chinese cigarette manufacturing over the past 100 years...Kohrman and co-authors take a more critical approach to understanding why the Chinese Government has historically elevated this deadly product to unprecedented heights."––Kelley Lee, The Lancet

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Book SynopsisA favorite icon for cigarette manufacturers across China since the mid-twentieth century has been the panda, with factories from Shanghai to Sichuan using cuddly cliché to market tobacco products. The proliferation of panda-branded cigarettes coincides with profound, yet poorly appreciated, shifts in the worldwide tobacco trade. Over the last fifty years, transnational tobacco companies and their allies have fueled a tripling of the world's annual consumption of cigarettes. At the forefront is the China National Tobacco Corporation, now producing forty percent of cigarettes sold globally. What's enabled the manufacturing of cigarettes in China to flourish since the time of Mao and to prosper even amidst public health condemnation of smoking? In Poisonous Pandas, an interdisciplinary group of scholars comes together to tell that story. They offer novel portraits of people within the Chinese polity—government leaders, scientists, tax officials, artists, museum curators, and soldiers—who have experimentally revamped the country's pre-Communist cigarette supply chain and fitfully expanded its political, economic, and cultural influence. These portraits cut against the grain of what contemporary tobacco-control experts typically study, opening a vital new window on tobacco—the single largest cause of preventable death worldwide today. Trade Review"Poisonous Pandas is a stupendous and long overdue achievement. From the Communist Base areas in the 30s and 40s, through the Great Leap, the early reform period and into the present, we learn how the cigarette in China has been developed, represented in advertising and popular culture, gendered and sexed, mythologized and celebrated, argued and fought over. Here, cigarettes become agents of capital and enormous profit, ubiquitous in nearly all aspects of life, and ultimately monstrous. This painstaking unmasking of one of the world's greatest death machines sets a new bar for the study of health regimes and afflicted bodies, for the very study of life and death, in China and beyond."—Ralph Litzinger, Duke University"This important volume documents the historical and cultural foundations of the world's most massive epidemic: the devastating impact of cigarette smoking in China today. Focusing on cigarette production and consumption over the last century, the authors and editors show how deeply embedded tobacco is in the most basic economic and cultural structures of contemporary China, and how difficult it will be to excise this State-run industry and its addictive, deadly product. Nonetheless, they offer opportunities and hope for stemming this global tragedy."—Allan M. Brandt, Harvard University, author, The Cigarette Century"This book is a tour de force—delivering insights on how the world's largest tobacco corporation has emerged, provocations for reimagining public health interventions, and a scholarly platform for future research."—Hu Dayi, Director, Chinese Association on Tobacco Control, Former President, Chinese Society of Cardiology"This is a factually detailed, erudite, and imperative historical record of tobacco in China, compiled by experts in the field from both inside and outside China. It is at times technical, and at other times personal, poignant and philosophical. It does not mince its words as it looks both backwards and forwards in time."—Dr Judith Mackay, Senior Advisor, Vital Strategies/Bloomberg Initiative, Director, Asian Consultancy on Tobacco Control"Poisonous Pandas does a brilliant job of untangling the nightmare of cigarette manufacturing in China—for the first time, readers see clearly how the industry was built, and how much damage it continues to do to the world's most populous nation."—Peter Hessler, The New Yorker, author, River Town and Oracle Bones"Part cultural and social history of tobacco in China and part backdrop to the urgent health crisis it has caused, this is a terrific collaboration exploring the social, cultural, political, and fiscal arrangements of one of the most deadly products in one of the world's most populous nations. It is the most definitive and comprehensive study of China's tobacco problem to date."—Vincanne Adams, Professor, Department of Anthropology, History and Social Medicine, University of California San Francisco"[T]he authors of this groundbreaking volume have produced a wide-ranging and highly readable collection of papers on the political economy of Chinese cigarette manufacturing over the past 100 years...Kohrman and co-authors take a more critical approach to understanding why the Chinese Government has historically elevated this deadly product to unprecedented heights."––Kelley Lee, The Lancet

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Book SynopsisAn inspiring and essential book for everyone interested in improving the way they write. - Brian Minards, School of Advertising, Academy of Art University, San FranciscoWriting copy is often assumed to be a natural talent. However, there are simple techniques you can employ to craft strong written content with ease. This revised edition teaches the art of writing great copy for digital media, branding, advertising, direct marketing, retailing, catalogues, company magazines and internal communications, and aspects of writing for social media are integrated throughout. There are also new interviews and case studies. Using a series of exercises and up-to-date illustrated examples of award-winning campaigns and communication, *Copywriting, Third Edition takes you through step-by-step processes that can help you to write content quickly and effectively.Trade ReviewThis is the only available systematic and comprehensive copywriting manual. * Massimo Alvito, ISIA Design, Florence *Significantly revised and updated, this third edition covers so much more than simply writing. It considers the integration of strategy with the creative process and articulates the stages necessary for successful communication, using excellent examples and illustrations. An inspiring and essential book for everyone interested in improving the way they write. * Brian Minards, School of Advertising, Academy of Art University, San Francisco *Communications are bridges for connecting businesses with people. The options we have for building those bridges are growing by the day. The trouble is, you still have to have something relevant to say, and you have to say it well. This book will show you how. I wish 18-year-old me had had it. * Elliott Starr, Head of Copy at 20something *We can all kick a ball, but we're not all Messi. We can all write, but we're not all great writers. In this superb textbook, Gyles Lingwood and Mark Shaw help explain how and why writing powerful, accessible and persuasive copy is so tough, yet conversely so achievable. If you want to understand what it is to be a writer in the modern advertising, branding and design industries, this book is a must read. It's little wonder that it's required reading across the UK's creative courses. * Steve Spence, London College of Communication *I usually struggle when young aspirants ask me to recommend books on copywriting. My usual answer is: 'Read more. Go through ads from across the world. Research.' The next time someone asks, this book will give me a better, fresher answer. * Nikhil Narayanan, Senior Creative Director, Ogilvy India *Recommended to design and engineering students to aid in the craft and structuring of written content for varied audiences and platforms. The social media angle is particularly prominent in this publication, great for communicating with disparate communities and towards building a brand. * AHMED PATEL - MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY *

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Book SynopsisThis book presents the current researches in the area of branding and labeling. It covers a wide range of topics including brands, labels, marketing, econometrics, psychology, finance, health, economics, sociology, information, culture, heritage, retailing, etc. It addresses various areas of applications such as consumer behavior in online advertising, franchising, mobile money market, origin label and agri-food, hospitality industry, packaging transparency and decisions. The present book contributions use quantitative and qualitative methods such as experiments, case study, questionnaire, mixed and empirical and conceptual approaches. The contributions are respectively presented in accordance with the following themes: consumer behavior and decisions, labelling strategy, brand market trends, branding local brands and theoretical research avenues.Trade ReviewPreface; Mediating and Moderating Effects within the Congruence-Attitude Relationship: Towards a Better Understanding of the Role of Perceived Congruence in Online Advertising; Perceived Value Effect of Deglet Nour Label on Perceived Quality and the Moderating Effect of Credibility and Nationality; Exploratory Study of the Influence of Electronic Word of Mouth on Purchase Intention: Case of Ali Express Products on Facebook; Factors Explaining the Adoption and Use of Mobile Money in Mali; Developing the Local Brand of the Restaurant Chain Staria Chinar in Varna, Bulgaria; The Influence of Instagrammers on Consumer Behavior: Towards a Conceptual Framework of Engagement; Branding and Franchising: For a Renewal of Contractual Approaches; Index.

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Book SynopsisA Visually Stunning Guide to Learning the Art of Logo Design Designers looking to learn the art of designing logos need look no further than The Elements of Logo Design by world-renowned designer Alex W. White. Unique in its approach to explaining how to design marks, The Elements of Logo Design explores design unity, typography and its expression as frozen sound, how a logo fits into a greater branding strategy, and how to build a logo. With more than four hundred examples culled from advertising, editorial, and web use, readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of universally shared graphic design principles. These principles are then applied to logo design specifically, relating the discipline to all other graphic design. Chapters include such topics as:Logic in design Relationships, hierarchy, and structure Differences and similarities in design Research and planning an identity How to build a logo using type, image, and space Letterforms, type, and fonts Type alteration Semiotics: icons and symbols Image-to-image relationships With a foreword by Jerry Kuyper, who is widely recognized as one of the top twenty-five logo designers of all time, The Elements of Logo Design is a formidable resource for learning the art of branding and making marks.Trade Review“Maybe I’m wrong, but the hardest thing to design is the perfectly succinct, indelible logo. Every now and then we get a glimpse of how logo design comes to life. Time will tell if the essence of logo design can be unlocked, but Alex offers us the closest thing to a key. Sequester yourself and practice practice practice.” —Rick Valicenti is the recipient of the Smithsonian Cooper Hewitt National Design Award and the AIGA Medal, the highest honor of the graphic design profession. “A logo is the most visible representation of a brand. Capturing the brand’s promise in a single enduring and memorable mark is no easy feat. I love how Alex frames this book to use existing creative constraints as opportunities to create the most distinctive, strategic, and powerful designs.” —Connie Birdsall is senior partner and global creative director at Lippincott, a global creative consultancy that helps the world’s leading companies succeed on the edge of change. “This book covers all aspects of the creation of a brand’s visual identity. In an era where most web sites are viewed on a tiny screen, it is essential that a mark be simple, well-designed and memorable. This book addresses those issues for both students and professionals.” —Gerard Huerta is a designer of letterforms. He began his career at CBS Records and has designed many iconic logos. His work is in the permanent collection of The Museum of Modern Art. “There are books full of logo examples. This book stands out because it discusses graphic design principles and then shows how they apply to logo design. It has fresh insights and different thinking on the process of designing logos. I am delighted to welcome Alex’s thoughtful book to my library.” —Jerry Kuyper has more than thirty years of experience directing and designing corporate and brand identity programs and has worked for Siegel & Gale, Lippincott, Landor, and Saul Bass & Associates.“Maybe I’m wrong, but the hardest thing to design is the perfectly succinct, indelible logo. Every now and then we get a glimpse of how logo design comes to life. Time will tell if the essence of logo design can be unlocked, but Alex offers us the closest thing to a key. Sequester yourself and practice practice practice.” —Rick Valicenti is the recipient of the Smithsonian Cooper Hewitt National Design Award and the AIGA Medal, the highest honor of the graphic design profession. “A logo is the most visible representation of a brand. Capturing the brand’s promise in a single enduring and memorable mark is no easy feat. I love how Alex frames this book to use existing creative constraints as opportunities to create the most distinctive, strategic, and powerful designs.” —Connie Birdsall is senior partner and global creative director at Lippincott, a global creative consultancy that helps the world’s leading companies succeed on the edge of change. “This book covers all aspects of the creation of a brand’s visual identity. In an era where most web sites are viewed on a tiny screen, it is essential that a mark be simple, well-designed and memorable. This book addresses those issues for both students and professionals.” —Gerard Huerta is a designer of letterforms. He began his career at CBS Records and has designed many iconic logos. His work is in the permanent collection of The Museum of Modern Art. “There are books full of logo examples. This book stands out because it discusses graphic design principles and then shows how they apply to logo design. It has fresh insights and different thinking on the process of designing logos. I am delighted to welcome Alex’s thoughtful book to my library.” —Jerry Kuyper has more than thirty years of experience directing and designing corporate and brand identity programs and has worked for Siegel & Gale, Lippincott, Landor, and Saul Bass & Associates.

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