Welcome to the world of strategic brand management, where you'll explore the art and science of creating, maintaining, and enhancing powerful brands. This course offers a comprehensive guide to mastering the principles of brand management, transforming it into more than just a valuable skill. Gain essential knowledge and tools to build strong brands, differentiate in competitive markets, and drive business success.
Introduction to Strategic Brand Management
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16 hours to complete
3 weeks at 5 hours a week
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What you'll learn
Understand and appreciation of the role of brands in in creating business and shareholder value.
Develop understanding of frameworks and concepts that can help in brand planning and execution.
Enhance the ability to plan and execute impactful brand strategies.
Think critically about the strategies and tactics involved in building, managing, leveraging, and sustaining strong brands.
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August 2024
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There are 3 modules in this course
The module gives an introduction to the world of brands and why branding is important to create value for stakeholders and business. The module will also highlight the role of brands in driving business valuation and hence their importance in company strategy.
What's included
17 videos5 readings5 assignments2 discussion prompts
The module focuses on the importance of creating differentiation and focus. In the competitive environment, brands that are differentiated are preferred and remembered, and hence, brand positioning plays a key role in building brand equity.
What's included
10 videos3 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt
This module focuses on strategic choices around building the brand architecture and managing the portfolio. Brands are assets that can be leverged to grow and expand business. When a business has multiple brands in its portfolio, it requires a well thpough through systematic approach to structure the portfolio and explore opportunities for exaqpnding into new territories
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10 videos4 readings4 assignments
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