Brand Management: Strategies for a Strong Brand
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Brand Management: Strategies for a Strong Brand
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Instructor: Hector Sandoval
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What you'll learn
Understand main advanced brand management strategies, including brand positioning, brand architecture, and brand extensions
Brand equity, data tools, sentiment analysis, and valuation models guide strategic decisions in marketing.
Build a Brand Value Statement with input from customers, departments, and diverse feedback sources to align with brand purpose and customer needs.
Increase awareness on the concept of Brand Governance, and how methods and frameworks can be used to create logical applications and uses of a brand.
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There are 2 modules in this course
In a continuously changing business landscape, brands hold more significance than ever before. As consumers become increasingly discerning, and societal values continuously evolve, understanding the multifaceted roles of brands becomes imperative for driving meaningful market impact.
This course will challenge you to view brands as more than mere assets for business success. We explore how brands resonate with the human experience, influencing not only consumer choices but also shaping social norms and cultural narratives. From fostering emotional connections through compelling storytelling to driving positive societal change, you'll uncover the potential of brands as catalysts for both economic growth and responsible citizenship. This course is designed for marketing professionals, brand managers, entrepreneurs, and anyone seeking to enhance their brand management skills and drive success in the competitive market. It caters to Learners who aim to grasp the significance of brands not only as valuable assets but also as influential entities shaping societal dynamics. There are no specific prerequisites for this course. A basic understanding of marketing principles and branding concepts will be helpful, but not mandatory. An open mind and curiosity about the broader societal impact of brands will enhance the learning experience.
This module introduces you to the foundations of advanced brand management—understanding how brands create value, earn trust, and communicate meaning. You’ll explore brand strategy frameworks, positioning models, and the concept of brand equity through data-driven analysis. Learners will also examine how storytelling and emotional resonance transform a brand from a business asset into a cultural experience. By the end of this module, you’ll be able to design and measure a compelling brand identity aligned with both organizational purpose and customer expectations.
What's included
16 videos4 readings1 assignment
16 videos•Total 62 minutes
- Meet Your Instructor•2 minutes
- Brand Positioning and Architecture •7 minutes
- Brand Extensions and Diversification •4 minutes
- Leveraging Technology in Brand Management •5 minutes
- Integrated Marketing Communications •5 minutes
- Building Brand Advocacy and Loyalty •5 minutes
- Customer Based Brand Equity: CBBE Model •4 minutes
- Measuring Brand Equity •3 minutes
- Social Media Sentiment Analysis •5 minutes
- The Role of Brand Associations and Brand Equity •5 minutes
- Leveraging Brand Equity for Market Expansion •3 minutes
- What is Emotional Branding? •3 minutes
- Content Marketing and Storytelling Platforms •3 minutes
- Influencer Marketing •2 minutes
- Interactive Brand Experiences (Apple, Airbnb) •4 minutes
- User Generated Content (UGC) •3 minutes
4 readings•Total 40 minutes
- Welcome to the Course: Lesson Overview•10 minutes
- Additional Resources•10 minutes
- Additional Resources•10 minutes
- Additional Resources•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
- Branding and Marketing Techniques Assessment•30 minutes
In this module, the focus shifts from building brand equity to ensuring its long-term vitality. You’ll learn how brands evolve through innovation, stakeholder collaboration, and adaptability to changing markets. The module also emphasizes establishing brand governance systems that sustain consistency, alignment, and ethical representation across all touchpoints. Through practical frameworks and case analyses, you’ll develop the strategic foresight needed to guide brand performance, integrity, and relevance over time.
What's included
10 videos2 readings1 assignment
10 videos•Total 48 minutes
- Innovation Strategies for Brand Growth •5 minutes
- Sustainable Branding Initiatives •5 minutes
- Co-Creation and Collaborative Innovation •6 minutes
- Innovation Management Platforms •5 minutes
- Brand Governance Frameworks •2 minutes
- Digital Asset Management (DAM) Solutions •6 minutes
- Global Brand Consistency •6 minutes
- Enforcing Brand Guidelines •5 minutes
- Brand Compliance and Audits •6 minutes
- Conclusion•2 minutes
2 readings•Total 20 minutes
- Additional Resources•10 minutes
- Additional Resources•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 60 minutes
- Final Assessment•60 minutes
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Frequently asked questions
In this course, strategic brand management means shaping how a brand is positioned, communicated, measured, and governed over time. The focus is on treating a brand as an ongoing system of choices rather than just a logo or a campaign.
You would use it when a brand needs a clearer place in the market, more consistent communication, or a better way to understand how customers perceive it. The course also frames it as useful when a brand is expanding, innovating, or responding to changing social expectations.
It sits across the earlier and middle stages of brand work, from defining purpose and positioning to measuring equity and shaping communication. In this course, it also extends into longer-term coordination through innovation, governance, and consistency across touchpoints.
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