The Authenticity Formula: A Practical Guide to Cross-Cultural Branding
Cross-Cultural Branding: The Authenticity Formula is a practical guide to building meaningful brands across cultures. It combines international case studies, practitioner interviews and a nine-dimension framework with tools for examining credibility, cultural alignment and organizational decisions.
At a glance
- Presents the A.U.T.H.E.N.T.I.C. Formula across nine dimensions: Alignment, Understanding, Transparency, Humanity, Equity, Narrative Depth, Translation, Integrity and Co-Creation.
- Draws on more than 60 interviews with practitioners and leaders across branding, design, licensing and related fields.
- Uses international case studies to explore how brand credibility is shaped by cultural context and organizational actions.
- Includes guiding questions and an Authenticity Diagnosis Tool for identifying credibility gaps and supporting team discussion.
Reference price: $39.99
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
View offerAhead of Black FridayExplore the selectionPros and cons
Pros
- Connects a structured framework with practical questions and a diagnosis tool rather than treating authenticity only as a communications concept.
- Cases and examples span multiple regions and contexts, including brand expansion, licensing, workplace culture and public service.
- Addresses the tension between adapting a brand for local settings and preserving credibility.
Cons
- Its focus is on strategy and organizational practice, so readers looking for a narrow, step-by-step campaign execution manual may need a more tactical resource.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Palgrave Macmillan |
|---|---|
| Publication date | August 6, 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 277 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 3032230306 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-3032230300 |
| Weight listed | 1.29 pounds |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 6.14 x 0.69 x 9.21 inches |
What to know before buying
- The publication date listed is August 6, 2026. The supplied page does not identify a specific edition or format.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Brand, marketing and licensing professionals working across markets.
- Leaders planning international growth or market entry.
- Designers and workplace or experience strategists.
- People working in organizational culture, employee experience and change.
- Entrepreneurs, consultants, educators and students of branding, design management or international business.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a narrowly focused guide to visual identity production or campaign execution.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the book about?
It examines how organizations build and sustain brand credibility across cultures through values, decisions, behavior and local context.
What practical tools does it include?
The listing describes the A.U.T.H.E.N.T.I.C. Formula, guiding questions, case studies and an Authenticity Diagnosis Tool for examining credibility gaps.
Who is the book intended for?
It is aimed at brand and marketing professionals, international-growth leaders, designers, organizational-culture practitioners, entrepreneurs, consultants, educators and students.
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