Klaus Schmidt has been a pioneer in the concept and process of inclusive, or holistic, branding as an integral - indeed leading - element in corporate strategy. Compelling case studies from leading organisations in a variety of industries show the practical necessity of holistic brand thinking, and its results.

PART I: INCLUSIVE BRANDING: ROOTS AND REASONS From Cattle to Coke Brand or Corporate Identity? The Best of Both Worlds Brand Environment: The World Lessons from Real Life Research Meets Experience The Case for a New Approach PART II: VISION INTO REALITY: THE HOLISTIC APPROACH The Holistic Brand Model The Six Dimensions Holistic Brand Management Balancing the Dimensions A Decade of Success PART III: PRESSING ISSUES, HOLISTIC SOLUTIONS The Challenge of the Global Brand The Big Issue: Cost Transparency The Brand-Led Company Online or Off? Managing Change The Vision Thing Brand Value PART IV: THE CASE HISTORIES Mercedes-Benz Orange BUPA Manchester United Virgin CMS Miele Dunlop Sport