In a world of increasing information overload, brands offer us the mea ns to both simplify and enrich our lives. So, as society becomes ever more complex, what will the world's greatest brands of tomorrow be? What are the issues facing today's greatest brands as they enter the 21st century? And from what unexpected quearters will successful new brands emerge? This book offers the insights of 25 international opinion-formers on these questions and more. From the guardians of some of the greatest brands of today, including BMW, Reebok, Procter & Gamble, Samsung and The Body Shop, to commentators as diverse as Deepak Chopra and Spike Lee, the contributors paint a compelling picture of the role of brands over the next 25 years and the factors crucial to their success.