Each organization must manage brand equity in a way that suits its unique requirements. There are many proven methods for understanding customers, growing awareness, and evaluating the impact of marketing and other brand-building initiatives. Good brand managers look beyond these, seeking new ways to foster shared responsibility and increase stakeholder and customer loyalty. Leadership’s role is to define a suitable approach that integrates branding activities with the organization, its resources and offerings. Getting the process right improves branding efficacy and builds a closer connection to the marketplace.