Forging A Global Strategy For A Global Brand

This paper describes the global marketing objectives of Heineken. The author emphasises the importance of consistency and excellence, not only in terms of the product but also in terms of communication.

Forging a Global Strategy for a Global Brand

How the principles of excellence and responsibility play out around the world

Daniel Tearno Heineken U.S.A. Inc.

How does a brand become renowned throughout the world? How does it keep that lofty status? Only a few brands have been able to achieve that goal. Coca-Cola, McDonald's, and Mercedes-Benz are a few. Heineken is one more. The world's most international beer sold in over 170 countries, Heineken is the one beer you expect to find wherever you travel in the world.

The History

Heineken had a modest start in 1863. A 22-year-old...

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