Book contents
- The Power of Brand Ownership
- Reviews
- The Power of Brand Ownership
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Introduction
- 1 What We Mean When We Talk about the Cultural Landscape
- 2 Using Brands as Landmarks for Mapping the Cultural Landscape
- 3 Brand Capital, Perspective, and Power
- 4 The Role of Gender
- Case Study 1 Gender
- 5 The Importance of Authenticity
- 6 Brand Activism as a Power Dynamic
- Case Study 2 Activism
- 7 Ownership as Power
- 8 The Transience of Power in the Cultural Landscape
- Case Study 3 Shifting Power
- 9 TL;DR
- Works Cited
- Index
2 - Using Brands as Landmarks for Mapping the Cultural Landscape
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 14 January 2025
- The Power of Brand Ownership
- Reviews
- The Power of Brand Ownership
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Introduction
- 1 What We Mean When We Talk about the Cultural Landscape
- 2 Using Brands as Landmarks for Mapping the Cultural Landscape
- 3 Brand Capital, Perspective, and Power
- 4 The Role of Gender
- Case Study 1 Gender
- 5 The Importance of Authenticity
- 6 Brand Activism as a Power Dynamic
- Case Study 2 Activism
- 7 Ownership as Power
- 8 The Transience of Power in the Cultural Landscape
- Case Study 3 Shifting Power
- 9 TL;DR
- Works Cited
- Index
Summary
The chapter articulates the transition from consistent brand image projection to engaging consumer landmarks through advocacy and identity affiliation, spotlighting the integral role of brand equity. In exploring the different interpretations of brand symbols across varied consumer groups, it acknowledges the challenges brands face in maintaining relevance and authenticity in an increasingly complex digital landscape. This underscores the necessity for brands to evolve as landmarks within the cultural landscape, guiding consumer engagement and fostering community and belonging, while avoiding the pitfalls of perceived intrusiveness.
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- The Power of Brand OwnershipMarketing in the Cultural Landscape, pp. 27 - 42Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2025