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10. Global Brands and Shareholder Value

Author : Jan-Benedict Steenkamp

Published in: Global Brand Strategy

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan UK

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Abstract

Accountability is a watchword in today’s corporations. Senior marketing executives must be able to show how their investments in building strong global brands create shareholder value rather than waste profits. The ability to justify marketing expenditures in terms of shareholder value and to present evidence of results gives senior marketing executives a strong voice in the C-suite. So how do you make the case? By taking a closer look at how your brand creates shareholder value. I will do this from four different angles through the eyes of your finance and accounting colleagues. These insights will help CMOs to keep their seats at the executive table.

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Title: Global Brands and Shareholder Value
Author: Jan-Benedict Steenkamp
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan UK
Book: Global Brand Strategy
Print ISBN: 978-1-349-94993-9

Electronic ISBN: 978-1-349-94994-6

Copyright Year: 2017
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-349-94994-6_10