Stand Out!! The Secrets of Branding For A New Generation

“Brian McGurk’s excellent publication is a groundbreaking contribution to the body of business literature in this area and is both an essential and easy read”
–JP Donnelly, Country Manager, WPP in Ireland

“Stand Out!! is by far the best book on branding you could read! It’s essential reading not just for Brand Managers, but for Marketing Managers and General Managers too.” –John Lynch, ex-President EMEA, AB Mauri & Burns Philp

Stand Out!! uncovers the secrets of brand success and explores less travelled paths in the world of branding.

This book:

• uncovers the secrets of brand success
• introduces ‘Generation B’ – today’s generation of brand natives
• challenges current paradigms
• reveals the roots and rationale of financial brand valuation
• presents a range of popular valuation methods and approaches
• explains the conditions for brand value growth

The forces that challenge brand strategy planning today are discussed in the context of our new world order of diversifying media platforms and integrated, synchronized, personalized communication. In light of this, Stand Out!! makes the case for ongoing brand stewardship in the life of an organization and concludes with a focus on brand leadership and the key principles, truths and challenges that influence brand success.

This book is a key reference text for anyone interested in brand development, leadership, innovation, and sustainable business growth. Reader understanding is enhanced by:

• supporting tables
• illustrative charts
• case examples
• expert tips
• real-life experiences
• pull-out quotes
• “word wizard” brand glossaries

Stand Out!! is an invaluable resource for the business masses – for any business owner, executive, student or branding practitioner seeking to be apprised of the latest learnings, insights and innovations in professional brand thinking and practice.