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2 - Using Brands as Landmarks for Mapping the Cultural Landscape

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 January 2025

Miriam J. Johnson
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Oxford Brookes University
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The chapter articulates the transition from consistent brand image projection to engaging consumer landmarks through advocacy and identity affiliation, spotlighting the integral role of brand equity. In exploring the different interpretations of brand symbols across varied consumer groups, it acknowledges the challenges brands face in maintaining relevance and authenticity in an increasingly complex digital landscape. This underscores the necessity for brands to evolve as landmarks within the cultural landscape, guiding consumer engagement and fostering community and belonging, while avoiding the pitfalls of perceived intrusiveness.

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The Power of Brand Ownership
Marketing in the Cultural Landscape
, pp. 27 - 42
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2025

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