Branding and Mobile

Abstract

An overview of mobile's impact on branding strategy expands from discussion of chronological ages of branding to mobile's effects on the brand management function. The latter are structured around four steps of the brand management process, including planning and brand positioning, implementing branding strategies, measuring and analyzing performance of a brand, and sustaining brand equity over time and across geographic markets. With a focus on cross-platform branding and establishment of seamless mobile experience, the chapter explores various aspects of mobile's influence on branding. A strategic view on the mobile-first approach that permeates all aspects of the branding process from logo design to brand equity measurement is accompanied with real-life applications. Best practices illustrate changing perspectives in branding and include examples of how new technologies like iBeacon and augmented reality are used by leading brands. Examples are drawn from recent academic and industry studies in business and management with links to classic brand management literature.