A framework of brand strategy and the "glocalization" approach: The case of Indonesia

Japutra, Arnold, Nguyen, Bang and Melewar, T. C. (2015) A framework of brand strategy and the "glocalization" approach: The case of Indonesia. In, Analyzing the Cultural Diversity of Consumers in the Global Marketplace. IGI Global, pp. 101-125. (doi:10.4018/978-1-4666-8262-7.ch006).

Abstract

Indonesia is one of the stars among emerging market countries. As these markets are growing, Indonesia stands out for having a very diverse culture (i.e. ranked 6th within Asia for ethnic fractionalization and cultural diversity score). In this chapter, we develop a branding strategy framework to successfully operate in such market since a successful strategy in one country may not be applicable in another country. A brand thus needs to understand the glocal approach. Reviewing extant literature and focusing on Indonesia as the international market setting, this chapter offers several contributions: First, it identifies challenges that companies face in building a strong international brand. Second, it offers a framework of brand strategy that is prominent in order to build and/or strengthen brand in a culturally diverse market. To successfully develop a brand in such market, three important factors need attention:(1) glocalization, (2) consumer-brand relationships, and (3) societal marketing.

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Author: Arnold Japutra

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