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    Darren Coleman, our Propolis Brand Expert, breaks down the power of brand in this on-demand course. Learn what ‘brand’ truly means, how to leverage it for measurable growth, and how to make a compelling case for investment at the board level.

    1. 01Module 1: What we mean by brand, and why it’s more than just fonts and logos
    2. 02Module 2: Why brand is worth investing in
    3. 03Module 3: What stops B2B marketers from building great brands
    4. 04Module 4: Key intangible brand assets (brand values, essence, personality and positioning)

    Module 1: What we mean by brand, and why it’s more than just fonts and logos

    In this module, Darren outlines exactly what we mean by ‘brand’ in the first place. Is it a logo? Well, yes. But there’s much, much more to it than that. Understanding brand at a deeper level is critical if we’re to truly build a brand that has the commercial edge.

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    Module 2: Why brand is worth investing in

    So, we know what a brand is (and what it isn’t), but why is it worth investing in? In this module, Darren explains why brand is worth investing in, showing how brand has become more powerful over the years.

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    Module 3: What stops B2B marketers from building great brands

    We know what brand is and why it’s worth investing in. If it’s that straightforward, why do so many B2B marketers fail to build great brands? In this module, Darren lists the five key areas that often stop B2B marketers from doing just that.

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    Module 4: Key intangible brand assets (brand values, essence, personality and positioning)

    In this module, Darren outlines the four key intangible brand assets, and provides clear examples for each.

    About the Trainer

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    Darren Coleman, Brand Expert, Propolis

    Darren is the Brand Expert for Propolis. He specializes in helping brands drive growth and retain relevance through brand experiences and has been doing this for 25+ years across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. Johnson & Johnson, Faurecia, Dubai Properties, Abbot, FUJIFILM, Nikon, and Orange are some of the brands he’s helped. Darren’s PhD focuses on B2B services brand performance, whilst his book Building Brand Experiences: A Practical Guide to Retaining Brand Relevance helps brand marketers structure and then scale their approach to building brand experiences. Darren is a member of the Advisory Council at Harvard Business Review.

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