The brand gym - David Taylor

The Brand Gym is a refreshingly simple, practical guide to brand management and how it can boost business performance. The book reveals the fundamental differences between winners and losers in the branding battle, illustrated with inside stories from Unilever, Gillette, Apple and others. A programme of eight 'Workouts' will help you raise your own game in key areas such as insight, portfolio strategy, visioning and positioning.

"About time! Finally a book written by a real "been there, done that" top–flight marketing professional. A compact and concentrated guide to the techniques really used by the world's leading marketing companies." ––Tom Allchurch, former Amazon.com Marketing Director, Founder and CEO Fresh Italy

"A practical, up to date manual on the do's and don'ts of creating powerful brands. Full of great examples, many based on personal experience, and very easy to read. Highly recommended to all brand builders." ––Anthony Simon, President Marketing, Unilever Bestfoods

"David Taylor's approach is simple, pragmatic, and stretching. Spot–on for anyone who sees branding as fundamental to business performance. Not for people who want to sit in an ivory tower." ––Nick Cross, Chief Marketing Officer, Egg

"Give your brand and mind a workout with The Brand Gym, a practical guide to building a fitter, healthier and stronger brand." ––Stephen Knight, SVP Marketing & Brand Management, Walt Disney International

"More like a mentor than a textbook. Refreshingly straightforward, and easy to apply immediately to day–to–day work, as I am now doing with my team." ––Carol Welch, Innovation and Business Development Director, Cadbury Schweppes

"A practical tool for brand teams, senior management and marketing experts alike, challenging you to focus on the right objectives." ––Olivier Charriaud, Global Marketing Director, Remy Cointreeau

"A practical guide to brand development with sound advice on how to convert great ideas into reality." ––Alex Sparks, Managing Director, Blockbuster Entertainment