Brand

Enabling Marketers to Leverage Brand as a Value Driver Across the Organization.

The mission of the ANA Brand Practice is to shape an industry agenda that fosters both brand and business growth. To achieve this, we empower members to purposefully highlight the power of brand as a value-creating tool across their organizations.


In the Spotlight

Explore the bold ideas, proven tools, and standout leaders shaping the future of brand marketing.

Convening the Best

Our industry-shaping events bring the brightest marketing minds together to share, collaborate, and inspire. Explore more industry events 

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From Bold to Iconic

Throughout Brand Masters | ICONS, May 18-20, 2026 in Los Angeles, the world’s most ambitious brands and CMOs revealed what it takes to go beyond success and become truly iconic. See what you missed and save the date for next year's conference 


Brand Activation Committee

Explores how creative, media, and partnerships bring brands to life in-market and in culture. View committee 

Brand Experience Committee

Explores how customer and brand experiences build consistency, trust, and emotional connection. View committee 

Brand Strategy Committee

Explores how brands create long-term value through positioning, purpose, and strategy. View committee 

Brand Value and Measurement Committee

Advances understanding of brand’s financial impact and measurement. View committee 

Leverage the ANA's Brand Insights

Get ahead of the curve with the latest research, data, and analysis from the ANA. Our brand intelligence gives marketers the clarity to act with confidence — and the inspiration to do more. Explore more marketing insights






Tools and Resources

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Influencer and Creator Marketing

by Josch Chodakowsky, Joanna Fragopoulos, 1 month ago

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What Are Auto Marketers Facing in the Coming Year?

by Josch Chodakowsky, Joanna Fragopoulos, 1 month ago

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More Human than Human: Brand Characters and Mascots

by Josch Chodakowsky, Joanna Fragopoulos, 1 month ago

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How to Write Successful Creative Briefs

by Josch Chodakowsky, Joanna Fragopoulos, 1 month ago

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Internal Communications

by Josch Chodakowsky, Joanna Fragopoulos, 2 months ago

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CPG Trends and Best Practices

by Josch Chodakowsky, Joanna Fragopoulos, 2 months ago

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Brand Authority in the Age of AI

by Josch Chodakowsky, Joanna Fragopoulos, 3 months ago

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In-House Agencies

by Josch Chodakowsky, Joanna Fragopoulos, 3 months ago


Build a Career-Defining Skill Set

Elevate your marketing capabilities with specialized training from ANA experts and leading practitioners. Our on-demand courses are designed to keep you ahead — whether you're mastering fundamentals or innovating at the edge of change. Explore more training resources

Brand Partners

We proudly partner with the world’s most forward-thinking brands to elevate the practice of brand marketing.

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Setting the Agenda for the Industry

The ANA's eight business practices propel the marketing industry forward with standards, principles, and programs that drive business and brand growth.

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Marketing is evolving fast. Let’s shape what’s next — together. Join the only community purpose-built to grow your impact and amplify your voice in the brand marketing space.

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