ABSTRACT

In this intriguing blend of branding how-to and business memoir, an industry pioneer presents the thought process and tools to create a successful Ecommerce business by developing a distinct emotional attraction to a brand, beyond individual product offerings.

Leveraging her 26 years of experience in online marketing and branding, Joan Abraham reveals the thought process behind successfully addressing today’s marketing challenge: clearly defining the business’s brand essence using its owned social media channels to personalize the full character of the brand. Creating Brand Cool addresses the importance of developing a unique state of being that personally resonates with today’s consumer. Abraham energizes the creative and strategic thinking for attracting and maintaining brand loyalty when the competition is a click away.

Appealing to branding and social media marketing professionals, as well as students in these fields, this book is a primer for building an online community and distinguishing a brand from the competition. It is relevant to all types of business, from small businesses to globally recognized brands.

chapter |2 pages

Introduction

chapter Chapter 1|8 pages

Anyone Can Be an Amazon.com

chapter Chapter 2|14 pages

The Website as Brand Central

chapter Chapter 3|9 pages

Putting the Sensory Appeal into the Sell

chapter Chapter 4|2 pages

Research Is Your Sherpa

chapter Chapter 5|11 pages

Surround Sound Media for Online Branding

chapter Chapter 6|6 pages

Strategic Partnerships for Lifestyle Marketing

chapter Chapter 7|7 pages

Entertaining the Sale; It’s All About the Story

chapter Chapter 8|4 pages

Merchandising an Ecommerce Website

chapter Chapter 9|10 pages

Customization

chapter Chapter 11|8 pages

Localization and Globalization