'In this direct and detailed book, branding expert Hollis examines how successful enterprises balance the challenges of expanding globally while creating effective local appeal...marketing pros are sure to find it insightful, informative and a tremendous resource.' - Publisher's Weekly 'Although creating a truly global brand is - and should be - the goal of many marketers, it also presents some formidable challenges. Nigel Hollis, one of the most experienced and astute branding experts, provides clear and insightful advice as to how to build a strong global brand. Based in part on thorough, up-to-date research from one of the best data bases around, The Global Brand provides a detailed roadmap for global branding success.' - Kevin Lane Keller, Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth University, USA 'This book is a must-read for anyone involved in the world of marketing as it does a thorough job at examining the challenges and opportunities involved in marketing brands on the global stage. Hollis and the Millward Brown team is spot on in recognizing thatlocal culture has enormous influence on success and advocatingthat marketers must win locally before the brand can benefit globally.' - Tony Palmer, Chief Marketing Officer for Kimberly-Clark Corporation 'This focus on brands at the global level is a welcome addition to the literature and is full of relevant examples.' - Donald R. Lehmann, George E. Warren Professor of Business, Columbia University Graduate School of Business, USA "In the Global Brand, Nigel Hollis not only correctssome of the misconceptions of the past but offers a glimpse of the future that is both perceptive and grounded in good business sense. Those who take the time to properly digest this book willsave their companiesa lot of money.' - Sir Martin Sorrell, Chief Executive Officer, WPP 'If you're involved in building brands across markets, you will want to get hold of this book. Part manual, part guiding principles, part 'best practice' case histories - it's an instructive and rewarding read.' - Richard Swaab, Executive Vice-Chairman for AMV BBDO 'In the current global market, in which many western companies have been attempting to extend their reach through mergers and a great number of eastern firms continue to anticipate regional and international growth, insight like Hollis' proves invaluable in putting the massive and delicate undertaking of making a brand international into perspective.' - John Murn, Brand Building
