Brands are born from culture; they must evolve along with it.

Expanding internationally opens doors to new markets, growth and innovation—but success depends on adapting to cultural nuances. The majority of global consumers prefer to buy from brands that share their values, yet many companies still take a one-size-fits-all approach, resulting in costly missteps, lost revenue, and diminished trust. 

As the world becomes more interconnected yet culturally distinct, the ability to master cultural intelligence is essential for brands to thrive.

In Brand Global, Adapt Local: How to Build Brand Value Across Cultures (Kogan Page, June 2025), Katherine and Nataly Kelly reveal how the world’s top brands—Puma, Nestlé, Natura, Louis Vuitton, Coca-Cola, Starwood, Shiseido and more—achieve this balance. They reveal the strategies behind adapting products, services and marketing to different cultural contexts while staying true to core values. Filled with real-world case studies, frameworks, and personal stories, it is an essential playbook for marketers, executives, and entrepreneurs navigating international expansion.

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Brands shouldn’t strive to be the same everywhere; they should strive to be strong everywhere. Rooted in purpose, fluent in cultures, this book will show you how global brands win.

David Aaker, considered the “Father of Modern Branding”

The best brands don’t just adapt to culture— they help shape it. Showing how to keep a brand’s soul intact while igniting passions across cultures, Brand Global, Adapt Local is a must-read for marketers and leaders who want to create brands that not only sell but inspire.

Greg Hoffman, former Chief Marketing Officer, Nike

In the age of AI, speed is easy, relevance is hard. Brand Global, Adapt Local illuminates a critical truth: technological reach is meaningless without human understanding. A must-read for leaders wanting to thrive as technology rewrites the rules of engagement.

Miki Iwamura, VP Marketing APAC and Japan, Google

Brand Global, Adapt Local is a refreshing take on the tension between international economies of scale and demand for cultural authenticity. With intensifying anti-globalization debates, this book could arrive at no better time.

Rohit Deshpande, Professor, Harvard Business School

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