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Essential Brand Books for Digital Creative Directors
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Ogilvy on AdvertisingOgilvy on Advertising by David Ogilvy
Buy new: $16.47 / Used from: $7.25
The classic which is still extrememly relevant today. David Ogilvy had a user-centered and research-driven approach. he also respected measured results.
The Brand Gap: Expanded EditionThe Brand Gap: Expanded Edition by Marty Neumeier
Buy new: $14.95 / Used from: $12.99
This is a great no-nonsense, practical view on doing brand development work. Great nuggets like the 7 criteria for a good name....
The Fall of Advertising and the Rise of PRThe Fall of Advertising and the Rise of PR by Al Ries
Buy new: $11.66 / Used from: $1.71
Earned media is becoming the new paid media. If you want to understand brands in the year 2009 - you had best understand the growing importance of true public relations (not media relations)
Principles of Marketing, 12th EditionPrinciples of Marketing, 12th Edition by Philip Kotler
Buy new: $156.80 / Used from: $11.27
I haven't read this tome. I have read Kotler on Marketing. Every DCD needs to know the basics of maqrketing
Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion (Collins Business Essentials)Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion (Collins Business Essentials) by Robert B. Cialdini
Buy new: $12.23 / Used from: $7.95
A great framework for understanding what influences people and pushes them to act