Electronics and Communications Technology

Digital Branding in the Age of AI
Strategies, Analytics, and Future Directions

Editors: Sonu Dua, PhD
Sakshi Dua, PhD
Pawanpreet Kaur, PhD

Digital Branding in the Age of AI

In Production
Pub Date: Forthcoming April 2027
Hardback Price: $180 USD | £140 UK
Hard ISBN: 9781779647917
E-Book ISBN: 978-1-77964-792-4
Pages: Est 310 pp w index
Binding Type: Hardback / ebook
Notes: 11 color and 3 b/w illustrations


Reviews
“A timely and insightful contribution to the evolving field of digital marketing. In an era where online presence defines brand value, this book provides a comprehensive framework for understanding and implementing successful digital branding strategies. The authors combine academic rigor with practical relevance, offering real-world examples, current trends, and innovative approaches that make this work a valuable resource for students, researchers, marketers, and business leaders alike. A must-read for anyone looking to navigate and master the dynamics of branding in the digital age.”
—Dr. Inderpal, Head and Professor, Lyallpur Khalsa College Technical Campus, Punjab, India

"Presents a well-structured, theory-backed exploration of digital branding in today’s hyper-connected world. The authors successfully bridge the gap between traditional branding theories and emerging digital practices, making this an essential reference for academics, researchers, and postgraduate students seeking clarity and depth in digital brand management.”
—Prof. Emmanuel Awuor, Associate Professor, Management University of Africa, Narobi, Kenya

In an era where digital transformation shapes every facet of business, branding has undergone a radical evolution. The contemporary digital landscape demands not just presence, but strategic, intelligent, and sustainable engagement with audiences. This new volume, Digital Branding in the Age of AI: Strategies, Analytics, and Future Directions, brings together scholarly and practical perspectives on how brands can thrive in this complex environment.

The book provides a comprehensive journey through the foundations, strategies, tools, and futuristic trends that define digital branding today. From the essentials of brand identity in the digital space to the integration of artificial intelligence and automation, the book offers unique insights tailored for academics, practitioners, and students alike.

The chapters explore a wide spectrum of topics, including the psychological underpinnings of strong brand identity, the strategic use of voice in content marketing, cost-effective branding techniques, and performance measurement. Special attention is given to cutting-edge themes such as the role of machine learning, the impact of artificial intelligence in content creation, and the implications of branding in emerging markets, especially in the context of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and index funds.

One of the most important issues of the book is cost turnaround. Using practical frameworks, case study examples, and practical insights, this book demonstrates how organizations can reform their branding budgets to get the most out of them without losing the authenticity and focus on customers.

Chapters discuss how to create digital brand equity, create omnichannel experiences, capitalize on SEO and social media, maximize content strategies, and apply AI to personalize customer paths and forecast trends. Another theme in the book is the innovative models that show digital branding not only increases the marketing results, but the general scalability of the business, their efficiency and sustainability in the long run.

The result of collaborative contributions from experts, researchers, and professionals, whose diverse viewpoints add depth and richness to the discussion, this volume helps to advance knowledge in the field and to equip readers with frameworks and tools to navigate the digital branding terrain with confidence. It offers instantly actionable plans to enhance brand presence and business profitability to professionals and business leaders. To entrepreneurs, it provides information on how to expand ideas using very little resources. To learners and teachers, it helps bridge the gap between theory and practice.

CONTENTS:
Preface

1. Foundations and Future of Digital Branding: Strategies for Sustainable Growth
Sakshi Dua, Sonu Dua, and Pawanpreet Kaur

2. Building Blocks of a Strong Digital Brand
Punam Rattan, Thomas K. V., Neha Dogra, and Shikha Verma

3. The Role of Brand Identity in the Digital Space
Jyoti Batra and Devender Kumar

4. Role of Voice for a Brand in Content Marketing
Renu Dhiman, Kanika Sharma, and Rajeev Kumar

5. Beyond Likes and Follows: Strategic Brand Engagement in the Social Age
Sartaj Singh, Jasleen Kaur Paintal, and Vigyan

6. Cost Effective Digital Branding Techniques
Abdul Waheb, N. Suman Kumar, and D. Srinivas

7. Exploring Digital Branding Through Machine Learning
Prince Arora and Avinash Bhagat

8. Key Performance Indicators in Branding
Aruna Battur, Rajesh Gupta, Suresh, and Shashidhara H. S.

9. Digital Branding of Passive Investment Vehicles: Transforming Low-Cost ETFs and Index Funds into High-Impact Financial Brands
Anchal Juneja and Inderpal Singh

10. The Role of AI and Automation in Branding
Manjot Kaur, Navneet Kaur, and Manpreet Singh

11. Next-Gen Branding Using AI and Automation Drive Growth
Sartaj Singh, Jasleen Kaur Paintal, and Jha Kanhaiya

12. Delving into AI’s Contribution to Content Creation
Gouri Shankar Paul, Rakesh Kumar, and Kumar Gaurav

13. Delving into Future Trends in Digital Branding: A Theoretical Overview
Priyanka Malhotra

14. I-Branding: The Future of Digital Branding Strategies
Sonu Dua, Sakshi Dua, and Pawanpreet Kaur

Index


About the Authors / Editors:
Editors: Sonu Dua, PhD
Associate Professor, Lyallpur Khalsa College Technical Campus, Jalandhar, India

Sonu Dua, PhD, is working as an Associate Professor at Lyallpur Khalsa College Technical Campus, Jalandhar, India. He completed his doctoral degree in the field of management. To the date, he has 18 years of experience in academics and industry. He has to his credit of 25 national and international publications, including those indexed by SCIE, ESCI, Scopus and ABDC. He has also published five books (four international and one national) and 12 international chapters. He has won two awards: one for best researcher and a bright educator award. To date, he has completed two NPTEL courses, one Saylor Course and 21 online MOOCS courses. He has eight patents and six copyrights. He has been a guest editor of several prestigious journals, including the International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education; Manager: The British Journal of Administrative Management ; Korea Review of International Studies; World Journal of Management and Economics; Economic Sciences; and Academy of Marketing Studies Journal. He is also a reviewer for several international journals.

Sakshi Dua, PhD
Associate Professor, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, Punjab, India

Sakshi Dua, PhD, is working as an Associate Professor at Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, Punjab, India. She completed her doctoral degree in the field of AI-ML (Natural Language Processing). To the date, she has 15 years of experience in academics and research. She has to her credit 25 papers published in journals indexed by SCIE, ESCI, Scopus, and ABDC. She has also published two books and 10 international chapters and has 10 patents and six copyrights. She has attended faculty development programs and workshops for professional development and for acquiring new skills and knowledge. She has been a guest editor of several prestigious journals, such as the International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education; Manager: The British Journal of Administrative Management; Korea Review of International Studies; World Journal of Management and Economics; Economic Sciences; and Academy of Marketing Studies Journal.

Pawanpreet Kaur, PhD
Associate Professor and Department Head, Lyallpur Khalsa College Technical Campus, Jalandhar, India

Pawanpreet Kaur, PhD, is working as an Associate Professor and Department Head at the Lyallpur Khalsa College Technical Campus, Jalandhar, India. She completed her doctoral degree in the field of Mathematics. To the date, she has 18 years of teaching experience. She has 20 national and international publications to her name, including, three books and two book chapters. She has won a young scientist award in the field of mathematics. She has six patents and six copyrights. She is a guest editor of several prestigious journals, including the International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education; Manager: The British Journal of Administrative Management; Korea Review of International Studies; World Journal of Management and Economics; Economic Sciences; and Academy of Marketing Studies Journal. She has attended a number of faculty development programs and conferences.




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