LOCALIZATION AND GLOBAL MARKETING IN THE DIGITAL AGE
Abstract
This volume examines contemporary approaches to localization and global marketing within digitally mediated environments. The chapters collectively explore how brands strategically adapt digital communication, positioning, and identity to engage diverse audiences while maintaining coherence across global markets. Several contributions focus on the food and beverage sector, highlighting how global fast-food chains employ culturally responsive branding strategies in online platforms. These analyses demonstrate how digital media enables brands to negotiate local tastes, values, and consumption practices within standardized global frameworks. A case-based perspective is provided through an examination of Nestlé Nigeria's localization strategies in global branding. This chapter investigates how competitive pressures and digital transformation drive adaptive brand identity practices, illustrating the role of innovation and contextual sensitivity in sustaining market relevance. The volume further extends the discussion to glocal agri-brands, emphasizing the rebranding of sustainable agriculture in the digital marketplace. Together, the chapters offer critical insights into how localization, sustainability, and digital strategy converge to shape resilient and culturally attuned global brands.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Marketing and Advertising Strategies
Digital Marketing and Social Media
Consumer Behavior in Brand Consumption and Identification
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 29 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter