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The Hero and the Outlaw explains how a brand’s meaning—how it resonates in the public heart and mind—serves as a company’s most valuable competitive advantage. While many firms are unaware of how brand meaning works or how to manage it, this book offers a clear, actionable framework.
Drawing on studies from Nike, Marlboro, Ivory, and other iconic brands, Mark and Pearson illustrate that the most successful brands align with fundamental archetypal patterns in the unconscious mind. The authors provide a proven system for identifying the most suitable archetypes for any company or product, along with strategies for harnessing those archetypes to strengthen corporate strategy and sustain advantage.
With practical tools and step‑by‑step guidance, the book equips marketers, product managers, and business leaders to deploy archetypes effectively, turning abstract brand significance into tangible market performance.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Business & Economics/Marketing
Authors: Margaret Mark
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