In addition to the functional value of a brand, the academic branding literature also emphasises the symbolic function of a brand. The importance of emotional values is often stressed by the necessity to create strong customer-brand relationships for building brand equity. Since the brand is a...

Introduction -- Brand identity and brand image -- Brand associations -- Brand personality -- Brand authenticity -- Perceived brand differentiation -- Attitudes toward the brand -- Experiential consumption with brands -- Consumers' emotions toward the brand -- Attachment to the brand --...