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The 22 Immutable Laws of Branding Paperback – September 1, 2002
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This marketing classic has been expanded to include new commentary, new illustrations, and a bonus book: The 11 Immutable Laws of Internet Branding
Smart and accessible, The 22 Immutable Laws of Branding is the definitive text on branding, pairing anecdotes about some of the best brands in the world, like Rolex, Volvo, and Heineken, with the signature savvy of marketing gurus Al and Laura Ries. Combining The 22 Immutable Laws of Branding and The 11 Immutable Laws of Internet Branding, this book proclaims that the only way to stand out in today's marketplace is to build your product or service into a brand—and provides the step-by-step instructions you need to do so.
The 22 Immutable Laws of Branding also tackles one of the most challenging marketing problems today: branding on the Web. The Rieses divulge the controversial and counterintuitive strategies and secrets that both small and large companies have used to establish internet brands. The 22 Immutable Laws of Branding is the essential primer on building a category-dominating, world-class brand.
- Print length272 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateSeptember 1, 2002
- Dimensions7.38 x 0.68 x 9.25 inches
- ISBN-109780060007737
- ISBN-13978-0060007737
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“Indispensable to anyone seeking to build a business into a recognized brand.” — --Philip J. Romano, CEO, Romano Enterprises
“Al Ries demonstrates that marketers need two skills: building a brand and keeping it alive. Through stellar company profiles and keen insights, this book will show them how.” — --Philip Kotler, Professor of International Marketing, J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University
“Anyone looking to market their comapay successfully has to read The 22 Immutable Laws of Branding.” — --Patrick M. Sullivan, CEO, SalesLogix
“Provides a worthwhile addition to the branding library. This book’s worth buying.” — --Atlanta Business Chronicle
“If you want to...lasso consumers and burn brand identity into their minds, read this book.” — --Advertising Annual 1999
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This marketing classic has been expanded to include new commentary, new illustrations, and a bonus book: The 11 Immutable Laws of Internet Branding
Smart and accessible, The 22 Immutable Laws of Branding is the definitive text on branding, pairing anecdotes about some of the best brands in the world, like Rolex, Volvo, and Heineken, with the signature savvy of marketing gurus Al and Laura Ries. Combining The 22 Immutable Laws of Branding and The 11 Immutable Laws of Internet Branding, this book proclaims that the only way to stand out in today's marketplace is to build your product or service into a brand—and provides the step-by-step instructions you need to do so.
The 22 Immutable Laws of Branding also tackles one of the most challenging marketing problems today: branding on the Web. The Rieses divulge the controversial and counterintuitive strategies and secrets that both small and large companies have used to establish internet brands. The 22 Immutable Laws of Branding is the essential primer on building a category-dominating, world-class brand.
About the Author
Al Ries and his daughter and business partner Laura Ries are two of the world's best-known marketing consultants, and their firm, Ries & Ries, works with many Fortune 500 companies. They are the authors of The 22 Immutable Laws of Branding and The Fall of Advertising and the Rise of PR, which was a Wall Street Journal and a BusinessWeek bestseller, and, most recently, The Origin of Brands. Al was recently named one of the Top 10 Business Gurus by the Marketing Executives Networking Group. Laura is a frequent television commentator and has appeared on the Fox News and Fox Business Channels, CNN, CNBC, PBS, ABC, CBS, and others. Their Web site (Ries.com) has some simple tests that will help you determine whether you are a left brainer or a right brainer.
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- ASIN : 0060007737
- Publisher : Harper Business; First Edition (September 1, 2002)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 272 pages
- ISBN-10 : 9780060007737
- ISBN-13 : 978-0060007737
- Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
- Dimensions : 7.38 x 0.68 x 9.25 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #53,242 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #26 in Market Research Business (Books)
- #65 in Advertising (Books)
- #226 in Sales & Selling (Books)
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About the authors
Al Ries is a legendary branding strategist, bestselling author and originator of the concept of Positioning.
In 1972, Al co-authored the now infamous three-part series of articles declaring the arrival of the Positioning Era in Advertising Age magazine. The concept of positioning revolutionized how people viewed advertising and marketing. Marketing was traditionally thought of as communications, but successful brands are those that find an open hole in the mind and then become the first to fill the hole with their brand name.
Since 1994, Al has run Ries & Ries, a consulting firm with his partner and media darling daughter Laura Ries. Together they consult with Fortune 500 companies on brand strategy and are the authors of five books which have been bestsellers around the world. They have traveled to over 60 countries from Chile to China and India to Indonesia teaching the fundamental principles of marketing.
When Advertising Age magazine choose the 75 most important ad moments of the last 75 years celebrating the publication's 75th anniversary. The emergence of positioning came in at number #56. Ad Age commented on how the concept remains just as relevant in today's environment, "The positioning era doesn't end. What became a part of the marketing lexicon in the early '70's holds its own in the textbooks of today."
Al currently writes a monthly marketing column for AdAge.com and appears on the RiesReport.com. Al's favorite activities include snorkeling, horseback riding and driving with the top down. He resides in Atlanta, Georgia, with his wife, Mary Lou.
Laura Ries is a leading branding and marketing strategist, bestselling author and television personality.
For two decades, Laura has run Ries & Ries, a consulting firm with her partner, father and legendary Positioning pioneer Al Ries.
Together they consult with companies around the world on marketing strategy and are the authors of five books which have been international bestsellers. They have traveled to over 60 countries from Chile to China and India to Indonesia teaching the fundamental principles of brand building.
Laura is a frequent marketing analyst on major news programs from the O'Reilly Factor to Squawk Box. She regularly appears on Fox News, Fox Business, CNBC, CNN, Headline News ABC, CBS, PBS and is frequently quoted in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Advertising Age and others.
In 2009, the readers of Advertising Age voted Al's book Positioning as the best marketing book of all time with The 22 Immutable Laws of Branding by Al & Laura Ries coming in close behind in the number three spot.
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Customers find the book easy to read and logical, providing insights into brand principles. They say it provides a good introduction to some ideas with examples of real-life cases. The book offers an entry-level roadmap to their branding journey, including a bonus section on Internet branding. Customers appreciate the clear explanations and examples, organizing the information well. However, some feel the content is outdated and repetitive.
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Customers find the book engaging and thought-provoking. They appreciate the well-written, quotable sentences and find it a quick read with some new insights. Overall, readers consider it a good purchase.
"...But really, why take my word for the book's message when it's such a fun read? The language is simple, and there are plenty of images...." Read more
"...Very great book that will definitely be read again and again throughout my business and entrepreneurial journey. Highly recommend to any and all!" Read more
"...I could, but since I can't, I'll round up to 4 based on the easy style of this book, as it presents some powerful concepts in an conversational and..." Read more
"One of the best straight forward, to the point, apply immediately and get a better result books you can buy on a marketing subject...." Read more
Customers appreciate the book's insights and examples. They find it clear and concise, providing a good introduction to some ideas. It is described as a great reference book to use after graduation. The author provides clear, to-the-point explanations and insights into human psychology.
"...of Branding and 11 Laws of Internet Branding is definitely a foundational book that any entrepreneur or aspiring entrepreneur must read along their..." Read more
"...round up to 4 based on the easy style of this book, as it presents some powerful concepts in an conversational and easy to grasp way that includes a..." Read more
"...This book is one of the best collections of immediately applicable high quality marketing information you are ever going to find...." Read more
"...You won't regret it. It is the most crystal clear no-nonsense book on the topic, period!..." Read more
Customers find the book's branding advice helpful. They say it provides a good understanding of brand principles and is an entry-level roadmap for their branding journey. The book covers general brand theory and Internet branding, making it a must-read for anyone with responsibilities in branding. Readers appreciate the high-quality marketing information and examples from world-renowned companies.
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Customers appreciate the book's clear explanations and examples. They find it easy to read and understand, with a nice outline of important pieces to keep track of. The language is simple and there are plenty of images. While some readers would like more actualized examples, the book provides good information in a straightforward way that makes it easy to memorize.
"...The language is simple, and there are plenty of images...." Read more
"...It goes directly into the 22 "immutable" laws and backs each one up with examples and explanations, as does its accompanying "11 immutable laws of..." Read more
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Customers find the book's content outdated. They mention that the internet information is outdated, and the printed catalogs are dated the day they were printed.
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- Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2008This book contains the (infamous) 22 laws of branding according to Al Ries & Laura Ries. If you're looking for the Reader's Digest version of the message, here it is:
* Be first (invent your own category).
* Keep it simple and focused.
* Don't extend the brand; expand its category.
But really, why take my word for the book's message when it's such a fun read?
The language is simple, and there are plenty of images. You can skim right through it, or take the time to review the examples he gives of how big brands did the right (or wrong) things and come up with your own counter-examples.
This book isn't just for big brands; the 22 laws generally apply to smaller businesses too.
They point out that you shouldn't necessarily do the same things big companies do to become successful, even the ones known for success with branding. If you want to get rich by doing what rich people do, what you'll get is broke. You have to do what rich people did before they got rich.
Yes, big company branding is what they're still teaching in most business classes. Just say no if you're growing a smaller organization.
The addition of The 11 Immutable Laws of Branding on the Internet turned out to be a disappointment.
The problem is that the Internet is a fast-moving target, and the book was written a few years back (its copyright is 2002). When they say:
The Internet will be the first new medium that will not be dominated by advertising...
it's based on the way the Internet was then (remember bright flashing banner ads?)
If the Internet isn't going to be dominated by advertising, you'd never know it by Google's advertising revenues. Advertising on the 'net is here to stay, and can be a key component of your marketing plan.
Still, a great book, and a fun, fast, worthwhile read. I recommend it to anyone responsible for revenue growth.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars A very great book that's both easy to read and very insightful! Highly recommend!
Man, what a true gem of a book there is when it comes to branding and core principles needed to build a great business. The 22 Immutable Laws of Branding and 11 Laws of Internet Branding is definitely a foundational book that any entrepreneur or aspiring entrepreneur must read along their journey. Al and Laura Ries do a great job of analyzing and simply explaining what it is that makes great brands stand out from generic ones. They highlight concepts and ideas that I hadn’t even thought of when it comes to certain brands and why I support some and not others.
Not only does The 22 Immutable Laws provide great insight, but it is such an EASY read as well. I’m so surprised at how quickly I’ve been able to read and finish this book. That just goes to show the writing skill that Al and Laura possess along with their branding expertise. Very great book that will definitely be read again and again throughout my business and entrepreneurial journey. Highly recommend to any and all!
- Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2009As a marketing professional with an advertising degree and fifteen years of experience, the more marketing I do, the more these "Immutable Laws of Branding" seem come into play. When I first read this book six or seven years ago, I thought, "Well, I understand and agree with most of the precepts, but not all of them." But, as I've managed marketing campaigns and projects over the years, whenever one wouldn't get the results I wanted (or expected), after going back and reviewing it, the issue oftentimes could be clearly tied back to the violation of at least a couple of the "laws."
The biggest problem with the book isn't anything in the book itself. The biggest problem revolves around what most people think marketing and branding is or does (or should do). So, for the most part, even most professional marketers operate on their already understood beliefs about marketing. They take "common sense" approaches to solving branding problems (which are always unique) and then wonder why they didn't get the results they wanted. Common sense is just that, "COMMON." This book explains the importance of a brand being unique and singular in its focus. So, if you take common sense approaches to unique problems, you'll get an "average" result. To me, continually obtaining "average" results is a sure fire road to ultimate failure.
So, I recommend this book for marketing and non-marketing professionals with a couple of caveats...
Realize that this book is very, very focused on developing and managing a brand. It doesn't give you an economic model that tells you how to price your product or service, or how you should set up a distribution channel (but, if you fully grasp the concepts, it will give you ideas on how to make decisions like these).
Most importantly, keep an open mind as you read and realize that many of the concepts in the book will absolutely be COUNTER-INTUITIVE. You will most likely flat out disagree some of them, but I would challenge you to read the book in its entirety and then, over time see if and how the "laws" apply. You may be pleasantly surprised over the years (just as I have been) and end up with this one being one of your favorite marketing books as well.
Top reviews from other countries
- SergioReviewed in Mexico on January 23, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Good insights,
Great/must addition to your knowledge bag
- Ashil ThomasReviewed in India on August 13, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Informative
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Petra VigorelliReviewed in Italy on April 23, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Top
Libro davvero completo, strutturato benissimo. Una guida passo passo che ti fa comprendere l'importanza ed i processi del branding
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RabriReviewed in Spain on October 22, 2016
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy buen libro
Me parece un libro muy interesante, fácil y rápido de leer, con muchos ejemplos útiles, aunque se repite un poco habiendo leído antes "The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing" del mismo autor.
- ChrisReviewed in Canada on June 9, 2015
5.0 out of 5 stars Its kind of like the cheat sheet of branding
Very simple to get through and gives you the Basic Laws of everything Branding. Definitely worth the buy as I've used it for references a few times already. In addition, I should add that it is one of the most accessible books I've ever read. It only took me 2 days to read but I find that I keep going back to it as a summary reference guide of sorts. Its kind of like the cheat sheet of branding. Buy it in conjunction with Growth Hacker Marketing by Ryan Holiday and you'll be surprised at what you can do for your business.