In this book, leading branding researcher Brian D. Till brings together the 51 absolutely crucial facts and insights you must know to successfully manage and build brands in any industry or market environment. The Truth About Creating Brands People Love doesn't deliver abstract theory: it delivers quick, bite-size, just-the-facts information and plain-English explanations you can actually use, no matter what business you're in, consumer or B2B. You'll learn how to define your brand promise...name and position new brands...determine when, if, and how to reposition existing brands...package products to support your brands...manage the retail experience...even measure the power of brands and the effectiveness of campaigns. Along the way, Till reveals how to avoid the disastrous branding blunders too many companies make: mistakes in research, promotion, advertising, brand extension, segmentation, market share strategies, and more. Unlike some books on brand management, this one's simple to read, simple to use, up-to-date, and complete: it's the only guide to managing brands you'll ever need!