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Mareen Thomas Cherian

Managing Modern Brands: Cult Theory and Psychology is a succinct work that explores the emotional connect that brand managers crave to establish between their brands and consumers. The book embodies a step-by-step methodology for creating a brand with values that are required to generate a cult-like following and knit an eternal sense of belonging. It introduces its readers to the theory of cult brands and also takes them through another exclusive theory known as the Snowball Upshot.

For higher education / executive education students who are pursuing courses in marketing and management studies, this book will provide a distinct and modern perspective on managing brands and help in understanding the concept of cult brands and their worth in contemporary times. This book will be equally beneficial for advertising agencies, brand strategists, academicians and researchers who can t./ake cues from the case studies, brand stories, marketing strategies and history of various cult brands mentioned in the book.

The contents of the book include cult philosophy, managing cult brands through storytelling, role of psychology in cult branding, marketing strategies, growth and future of cult brands. The structure of this book has been developed akin to carving a chef-d’oeuvre with attention to every detail and thoughtful presentation, so that those who dive into it can take a leaf from it.

Bruce Turkel

Have you ever wondered why almost identical products sell for vastly different sums just because of the name or logo printed on them? Why companies spend millions of dollars on advertising that seldom shows the product they want you to buy? Why some people get higher salaries for doing the exact same job as their lesser-paid peers? Have you ever wondered how you could put the answer to these questions to work for you? Bruce Turkel explains these and other ideas with simple, clear explanations, anecdotes, and illustrations. He explores the design of German car logos, Haitian President Aristede’s speech to the Summit of the Americas and how his son got an A in his fifth grade music class to demonstrate how companies and individuals can build their own brand value.

Turkel practices what he preaches by breaking down a complicated, difficult-to-understand practice into an easy-to-understand guide. His friendly and entertaining delivery and generous information in speaking and writing is what charms his audiences and leaves them feeling richer for being exposed to the experiences Turkel shares. Turkel’s seven simple steps:

  1. 1. All About Them
  2. 2. Hearts Then Minds
  3. 3. Make It Simple
  4. 4. Make It Quick
  5. 5. Make It Yours
  6. 6. All Five Senses
  7. 7. Repeat. Repeat

Provide a universal framework for communicating what you do and making it much more valuable.