Finalist in the Marketing - Branding category of the Goody Business Book Awards 2024
Boeing Max 737's twin crashes, Volkswagen's Dieselgate scandal, worms in Cadbury's chocolates, cyanide in Tylenol, the #MeToo movement... In the past 24-48 hours, chances are you have read about a brand believed to have transgressed in some part of the world. These and other transgressions - real or perceived - plague company brands and, as in the case of the #MeToo movement, human brands, routinely and globally. And they often come with serious consequences: consumer injury, billions of dollars in recovery and restitution, legal nightmares, bankruptcy, and damage to the brand. Despite their universal prevalence, negative outcomes, and the justified media frenzy around their occurrence, in-depth, thorough, and critical reflections on brand transgressions are scarce. Consequently, barring the lens of some quick-fix solution, managers lack a precise understanding of how to handle such potentially explosive situations.
Managing Brand Transgressions: 8 Principles to Transform Your Brand presents over 25 case studies of brands like Boeing, Cadbury, Dolce & Gabbana, Fox News, Maggi, Starbucks, Stoli Vodka, and Tylenol in countries such as USA, China, India, UK, Germany, Italy, Japan, and Latvia. Through these real-life stories, the book captures a snapshot of approximately 50 years of company responses to crises - some successful, some not - caused by brand transgressions. Most importantly, it provides managers with a roadmap of eight principles that companies must use to turn transgressions into opportunities and transform their brands from inside out. Thoroughly researched, gripping, and provocative, this book can guide a brand not only through its crisis but prevent it from becoming a dinosaur.
Boeing Max 737's twin crashes, Volkswagen's Dieselgate scandal, worms in Cadbury's chocolates, cyanide in Tylenol, the #MeToo movement... In the past 24-48 hours, chances are you have read about a brand believed to have transgressed in some part of the world. These and other transgressions - real or perceived - plague company brands and, as in the case of the #MeToo movement, human brands, routinely and globally. And they often come with serious consequences: consumer injury, billions of dollars in recovery and restitution, legal nightmares, bankruptcy, and damage to the brand. Despite their universal prevalence, negative outcomes, and the justified media frenzy around their occurrence, in-depth, thorough, and critical reflections on brand transgressions are scarce. Consequently, barring the lens of some quick-fix solution, managers lack a precise understanding of how to handle such potentially explosive situations.
Managing Brand Transgressions: 8 Principles to Transform Your Brand presents over 25 case studies of brands like Boeing, Cadbury, Dolce & Gabbana, Fox News, Maggi, Starbucks, Stoli Vodka, and Tylenol in countries such as USA, China, India, UK, Germany, Italy, Japan, and Latvia. Through these real-life stories, the book captures a snapshot of approximately 50 years of company responses to crises - some successful, some not - caused by brand transgressions. Most importantly, it provides managers with a roadmap of eight principles that companies must use to turn transgressions into opportunities and transform their brands from inside out. Thoroughly researched, gripping, and provocative, this book can guide a brand not only through its crisis but prevent it from becoming a dinosaur.
"Profs. Shailendra Jain and Shalini Jain's book is timely and very much needed to protect valuable brands from transgression. Their eight principles will indeed help a brand to grow without any hiccups." - N.R. Narayana Murthy, Founder and Chairman Emeritus, Infosys
"Managing Brand Transgressions: Eight Principles to Transform Your Brand stands as a revolutionary exploration, transcending the conventional boundaries of brand evolution. It meticulously dissects the essence of trust across four crucial human dimensions: Physical, Emotional, Digital, and Financial. This narrative unfolds with unprecedented power, incorporating point-in-time case studies of iconic brands such as Cadbury, Boeing, Tylenol, Starbucks, Fox News, Patagonia, and more. By skillfully interweaving these real-world examples, the authors not only illuminate the intricacies of trust but provide a commanding blueprint for brand survival and triumph. This transformative manifesto reshapes the very paradigm of trust and brand success, making it an indispensable guide for navigating the complexities of the modern business landscape. A must read!" - Fatima Laher, Global Senior Partner and Board Director of Deloitte Canada & Chile
"When their brands mess up, marketers need to reach into their shelves for a ready playbook, rather than try to wing it as they most often do. Until now, there was no such thing; but with Managing Brand Transgressions, Jain and Jain have filled that gaping hole in the marketer's arsenal. This is a must read and must have. It could one day save a precious life - your brand's!" - Sandeep Dayal, author of Branding Between the Ears, and Managing Director, Cerenti Marketing Group
"Managing Brand Transgressions: Eight Principles to Transform Your Brand stands as a revolutionary exploration, transcending the conventional boundaries of brand evolution. It meticulously dissects the essence of trust across four crucial human dimensions: Physical, Emotional, Digital, and Financial. This narrative unfolds with unprecedented power, incorporating point-in-time case studies of iconic brands such as Cadbury, Boeing, Tylenol, Starbucks, Fox News, Patagonia, and more. By skillfully interweaving these real-world examples, the authors not only illuminate the intricacies of trust but provide a commanding blueprint for brand survival and triumph. This transformative manifesto reshapes the very paradigm of trust and brand success, making it an indispensable guide for navigating the complexities of the modern business landscape. A must read!" - Fatima Laher, Global Senior Partner and Board Director of Deloitte Canada & Chile
"When their brands mess up, marketers need to reach into their shelves for a ready playbook, rather than try to wing it as they most often do. Until now, there was no such thing; but with Managing Brand Transgressions, Jain and Jain have filled that gaping hole in the marketer's arsenal. This is a must read and must have. It could one day save a precious life - your brand's!" - Sandeep Dayal, author of Branding Between the Ears, and Managing Director, Cerenti Marketing Group