The world of brands is undergoing a sea of change in the domain of consumer culture and it has become a challenge to cater to the minds of audiences. As such, effective branding has moved from being product- and service-oriented to organizational- and social movement-oriented. Holistic Approaches to Brand Culture and Communication Across Industries is a pivotal reference source for the latest research findings on the use of theoretical and applied frameworks of brand awareness and culture. Featuring extensive coverage on relevant areas such as consumer behavior, observational research, and brand equity, this publication is an ideal resource for professionals, researchers, academics, students, managers, and practitioners actively involved in the marketing industry.

Start-up Marketing Strategies in India analyses real-life marketing challenges faced by Indian start-ups from across the marketing mix of Product, Price, Place & Promotion. Eleven original case studies discuss the experiences of successful Indian entrepreneurs across a wide variety of sectors, including Health Tech, Fintech, media and entertainment, and Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG). Each case investigates the dilemmas faced by Indian start-ups on issues in their marketing mix and presents guidance on practical ways to resolve them through fine-tuning the marketing strategy. A special focus is placed on the views and actions of the start-up founder(s) or CEO dealing with the dilemma, to highlight their innovative solutions. The book is a highly informative guide for entrepreneurs, marketing scholars and practitioners who wish to explore the marketing challenges that new companies face and find new ways to overcome them.