Wally Olins: The Brand Handbook (2008) is a foundational 112-page guide for professionals in marketing, design, and business. It outlines a practical framework for creating and sustaining successful brands in the 21st century by linking business strategy, brand identity, and consumer behavior.
This comprehensive guide is suitable for:
: Olins argues that brands must forge deep bonds by understanding audience aspirations and values. The Four Brand Vectors
: Creating the strategic foundation and the brand name.
: Covers the fundamental components like brand visibility, architecture, and why branding is a vital corporate resource. Part Two: Making Brands Work
Wally Olins (1930–2014) was chairman of Saffron Brand Consultants and a professor at University of the Arts London. He received the CBE for services to business in 1999.