The 22 Immutable Laws of Branding

This is an excellent introduction to branding, why it's important, and how to do it right. What I found most helpful was their emphasis on not complicating or diluting a brand; with new product extensions or as an umbrella for multiple lines and business units. The book is organized in quick chapters, each highlighting one law. Each chapter is also prefaced with a solid example. I read the 1998 version, and found their points even more credible based on the longevity of the brand cases they cited.

Some of out date information but really good concepts.

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.