Sage Handbook of Brand Management

The Sage Handbook of Brand Management offers a comprehensive examination of brand management, covering its historical development, foundational theories, and current strategic practices. It addresses contemporary issues such as ethics, social responsibility, and the impact of new technologies, presenting a multi-perspective view that evolves from traditional models to socially constructed and technology-mediated understandings of brands.

The handbook is organized into six parts. It begins with an introduction to brand management, exploring its history and evolution. The second part focuses on core concepts like brand identity, image, reputation, and equity. The third part views brand management as a dynamic and strategic process, covering topics like corporate brand management, brand portfolio management, and consumer-brand relationships. The fourth part examines the measurement and evaluation of branding strategies, while the fifth part addresses contemporary issues in brand management. The final part explores future directions, anticipating the evolving landscape of brand management.

Through its diverse chapters, the handbook provides both theoretical frameworks and actionable insights, allowing organizations to strategically align their brand portfolios, build meaningful consumer relationships, and implement effective branding strategies across various sectors. It emphasizes the importance of adaptability and responsiveness in a competitive environment, encouraging readers to reflect on the ethical and societal implications of brand management.

The Sage Handbook of Brand Management bridges the gap between theory and practice, empowering readers to navigate the complexities of brand management and build brands that resonate in our rapidly transforming world.

Part 1: Introduction to Brand Management
Part 2: Foundations of Brand Management
Part 3: Strategic Brand Management
Part 4: Brand Management Performance
Part 5: Contemporary Issues in Brand Management
Part 6: Future Directions in Brand Management

Lia Zarantonello is a Professor of Marketing at Roehampton University in London. Previously, she has held academic positions at prestigious universities in the UK, France, and Italy, and has been a visiting scholar at renowned institutions worldwide. Her research expertise lies in brand management and consumer psychology, with a particular focus on consumer experiences, well-being, scale development, and brand communications. Her work has been published in leading journals, including the Annual Review of Psychology, the Journal of Consumer Psychology, and the Journal of Marketing. She currently serves as an Associate Editor for both the Journal of Business Research and the Italian Journal of Marketing, and is an active member of several editorial boards, including the Journal of Brand Management and the Journal of Product & Brand Management. Lia is recognized as one of the world’s top scientists in the Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientist Rankings and has won various awards for her research on brands and consumers. Daniela Andreini, Ph.D., is serving as Head of the Department of Management and Full Professor in Marketing at the University of Bergamo, Italy. Specializing in brand management, digital marketing, and business model innovation, Prof. Andreini imparts her expertise to graduate and undergraduate students, and has international teaching experience. Her extensive research contributions have been published in numerous prestigious journals such as AMS Review and Journal of Business Research. Prof. Andreini is also actively involved in editorial roles for journals like the Journal of Product and Brand Management and International Journal of Management Reviews. Additionally, she is a member of various scientific committees, including the Special Interest Group (SIG) Brand, Identity, and Corporate Reputation of the Academy of Marketing.