Mastering Product and Brand Management: A Practical Guide for Global Managers

By Pattammal Varadarajan

Mastering Product and Brand Management: A Practical Guide for Global Managers by Varadarajan Pattammal is a comprehensive, practice-driven resource designed to equip managers, entrepreneurs, consultants, and students with essential tools to navigate the competitive world of products and brands. The book bridges academic frameworks with real-world applications, making it a valuable guide for both emerging and established leaders across industries.
The text emphasizes the dual importance of product management-the systematic planning, development, and lifecycle management of products-and brand management-the creation, positioning, and nurturing of brands that resonate with consumers. Readers are taken on a journey through key managerial concepts such as product planning and strategy, product lifecycle management, new product development (NPD), branding decisions, brand equity building, portfolio management, brand performance measurement, and emerging global trends.
What sets this book apart is its hands-on learning approach. Each chapter is supported with case studies, global and Indian examples, activities, assignments, group projects, and discussion questions, enabling managers to apply theories in real business contexts. From Apple's ecosystem-driven product management to Amul's timeless branding strategies, the book integrates Anglo-Saxon, Asian, American, European, and Indian perspectives, showcasing the universality and cultural adaptability of effective product-brand management.
Key topics include: Product Strategy & Planning: Aligning product portfolios with business goals using frameworks like the BCG Matrix and Ansoff Growth Matrix.Product Lifecycle Strategies: Managing products from introduction to decline and implementing revival strategies.New Product Development (NPD): Structured processes for innovation, from ideation to commercialization.Branding Concepts & Decisions: Positioning, differentiation, storytelling, and building a brand's identity.Brand Equity & Portfolios: Measuring, sustaining, and optimizing brand equity across markets and categories.Emerging Trends: Sustainability, digital transformation, community-driven branding, and cross-cultural brand strategies.The book also highlights failures and successes-such as Tata Nano's product-brand misalignment versus Amul's consistent brand storytelling-helping managers learn actionable lessons.
Ultimately, Mastering Product and Brand Management empowers global managers to integrate strategy with creativity, data with intuition, and global insights with local relevance. It is both a workbook and a guidebook, making it suitable for corporate training programs, academic courses, and self-learning executives who aspire to drive growth, innovation, and customer loyalty in an evolving marketplace.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FS1J7L9Z
• ISBN13: 9798266489950
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 146 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.0" x 10.0"