Emotion by Design
Creative Leadership Lessons from a Life at Nike
Published on 7. April 2022
Book
Hardback
304 pages
978-1-84794-354-5 (ISBN)
Description
Nike's former Chief Marketing Officer reveals how to unlock the creativity of any team
'The marketing genius between Nike . . . Greg Hoffman has inspired me tremendously' Steven Bartlett
'Reading this book made me smile in my soul, proving that creativity, community and empathy has created one of the greatest brands of our lifetime' Mary Portas
'What a book. I couldn't put it down' Chris Evans
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Creativity. It's the rocket-fuel that powers the planet's coolest brand, ensuring that Nike's campaigns connect with the deepest emotions of customers around the world.
Creativity. It's the downfall of countless companies every year - its absence leading to tired ideas, predictable branding, bored customers.
Creativity. It's a skill that can be learnt, just like any other.
Join Greg Hoffman, Nike's former Chief Marketing Officer, as he helps craft the company's iconic campaigns for Ronaldo and Serena, Olympic Games and World Cup finals. Together, his insights offer a revelatory method that will make any brand more creative: emotion by design.
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'An unforgettable account of a man and a business that never had to try to be someone else's idea of cool - because they had already defined it themselves' Rory Sutherland, Vice-Chairman of Ogilvy and author of Alchemy
'A brand isn't a logo, it's a story. In this guidebook-plus-memoir, Greg Hoffman helps us see how a commitment to our creative practice can make any story better' Seth Godin
'Will help marketers and creatives connect with their audiences like never before. Highly recommended' Professor Jonah Berger, author of Contagious
'Brilliant . . . A must-read for any marketer, businessperson or creative' Nir Eyal, author of Hooked
'The marketing genius between Nike . . . Greg Hoffman has inspired me tremendously' Steven Bartlett
'Reading this book made me smile in my soul, proving that creativity, community and empathy has created one of the greatest brands of our lifetime' Mary Portas
'What a book. I couldn't put it down' Chris Evans
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Creativity. It's the rocket-fuel that powers the planet's coolest brand, ensuring that Nike's campaigns connect with the deepest emotions of customers around the world.
Creativity. It's the downfall of countless companies every year - its absence leading to tired ideas, predictable branding, bored customers.
Creativity. It's a skill that can be learnt, just like any other.
Join Greg Hoffman, Nike's former Chief Marketing Officer, as he helps craft the company's iconic campaigns for Ronaldo and Serena, Olympic Games and World Cup finals. Together, his insights offer a revelatory method that will make any brand more creative: emotion by design.
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'An unforgettable account of a man and a business that never had to try to be someone else's idea of cool - because they had already defined it themselves' Rory Sutherland, Vice-Chairman of Ogilvy and author of Alchemy
'A brand isn't a logo, it's a story. In this guidebook-plus-memoir, Greg Hoffman helps us see how a commitment to our creative practice can make any story better' Seth Godin
'Will help marketers and creatives connect with their audiences like never before. Highly recommended' Professor Jonah Berger, author of Contagious
'Brilliant . . . A must-read for any marketer, businessperson or creative' Nir Eyal, author of Hooked
Reviews / Votes
A brand isn't a logo, it's a story. In this guidebook-plus-memoir, Greg helps us see how a commitment to our creative practice can make any story better. -- Seth Godin A transformative and intensely personal journey building one of the world's most important, groundbreaking brands . . . A must-read. -- Laszlo Bock, author of WORK RULES! A gripping insight into the creation of some of the most iconic marketing in history. -- Bruce Daisley, author of THE JOY OF WORK The marketing genius behind Nike . . . Greg Hoffman has inspired me tremendously. -- Steven Bartlett, author of HAPPY SEXY MILLIONAIRE So inspirational . . . I couldn't put it down. -- Chris Evans This is the ultimate playbook to unleash creativity in any team - and in turn effect real, transformative change for you and your company. -- Jake Humphrey, author of HIGH PERFORMANCE An unforgettable account of a man and a business that never had to try to be someone else's idea of cool - because they had already defined it themselves. -- Rory Sutherland, Vice-Chairman, Ogilvy and author of ALCHEMY In this brilliant book, Greg Hoffman draws on a lifetime of experience at Nike to reveal how any team can make brand connections stronger . . . A must-read for any marketer, businessperson or creative. -- Nir Eyal, author of HOOKED and INDISTRACTABLE Reading this book made me smile in my soul, proving that creativity, community and empathy has created one of the greatest brands of our lifetime. -- Mary Portas Filled with remarkable stories . . . A distinctive framework that will help marketers and creatives connect with their audiences like never before. -- Professor Jonah Berger, Wharton Business School, author of CONTAGIOUSMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Cornerstone
Target group
Professional and scholarly
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 162 mm
Thickness: 29 mm
Weight
517 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84794-354-5 (9781847943545)
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Person
Greg Hoffman joined Nike as a design intern in 1992 and rose through the ranks to become Chief Marketing Officer, retiring in 2020. During his 28 years at Nike, Hoffman creatively led three Olympic campaigns, worked with everyone from LeBron James to Serena Williams, and shepherded Nike to greater brand recognition than ever before. He has been cited as one of the US's leading creatives by Fast Company, Business Insider and AdAge.