The case describes the hospitality brand AZULIK, which offers a unique luxury experience based on a set of contemporary values that resonate with the most demanding international consumers: connecting to art, nature, and local communities. In the process of building the resort, a series of brands were created to fill the various needs of guests—restaurants, bar, spa, shops, and a museum.

The case goes back in time to the ‘golden age’ of Absolut when contemporary artists like Andy Warhol and Keith Haring painted the unusual bottle to the amazement of the global arts community. The nearly accidental collaboration with artists in the glorious years turned the brand into a must-have aspirational drink to be consumed at chic bars and art fairs.

Ararat, the largest brand of brandy in Russia, with an enviable 32% market share and a long history, is one of the jewels in Pernod Ricard Russia’s alcoholic beverage portfolio. After a recent product update, five key questions need to be answered: 1. Which consumer segment(s) should Ararat be targeted at? 2. What should be the brand platform? 3.

Renzo Rosso, the president and founder of Diesel SpA, the innovative Italian casual wear company famous for its controversial 'For Successful Living' advertising campaign, is pondering how to brand its new upscale line of clothing: StyleLab.

Renzo Rosso, the president and founder of Diesel SpA, the innovative Italian casual wear company famous for its controversial 'For Successful Living' advertising campaign, is pondering how to brand its new upscale line of clothing: StyleLab.

Launched in 1998, Russian Standard vodka quickly became the highest selling premium vodka in Russia, ahead of Stoli, Smirnoff, and Absolut.