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

by Nicholas Ind (editor)

In response to the growing 'anti-globalization' movement and the perception that brands are manipulative and demeaning, Beyond Branding argues that branding is neither inherently good nor evil. It shows that branding can benefit employees, customers and investors if managers rethink their fundamental assumptions about brands and marketing. True business value is created by open, transparent and honest relationships.

Beyond Branding explores responsibility in the context of why do some brands behave ethically and others not? Why do some brands engage their employees and others manipulate them? Based on the latest research and using international case studies, this book covers new ways to measure value, the responsible use of power, leadership and how it can balance ethics, reality and vision, authenticity, *the role of NGOs, engaging consumers in ethical issues- and the overall business benefits of 'open' branding.

Genres: Nonfiction, Business

236 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Tara Joyce · Rating 3 out of 5]

A collection of insightful branders discussing effective approaches to branding when working with values-driven businesses and clients.