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Best books to learn Brand strategy, in order

Brand strategy is often confused with logos and colors, so the reading order corrects the altitude first. Start with positioning and what a brand really is—a promise held in customers' minds—then identity, voice, and storytelling, then the systems that keep a brand consistent as it grows. Reading strategy before design keeps you from decorating a brand that hasn't decided what it stands for.

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How should I approach learning brand strategy?
Brand strategy is often confused with logos and colors, so the reading order corrects the altitude first. Start with positioning and what a brand really is—a promise held in customers' minds—then identity, voice, and storytelling, then the systems that keep a brand consistent as it grows. Reading strategy before design keeps you from decorating a brand that hasn't decided what it stands for.
What's a good book to start brand strategy with?
A strong starting point is Posicionamiento: El Concepto Que Ha Revolucionado LA Comunicacion Publicitaria Y LA Mercadotecnia (Positioning : the Battle for Your Mind) by Al Ries. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
What should I read after brand strategy?
Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Market research, Business analytics, Grant writing.

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