Brand Communication and Entrepreneurship: The Role of Digital Media in Establishing New Brands
Chapter from the book: Deligöz, K. (ed.) 2026. Sustainable Marketing Approaches.

Özgür Yılmaz
Balıkesir University
Dilek Maraşlı
Balıkesir University

Synopsis

In today's competitive environment, simply offering quality products or services is no longer sufficient for businesses to achieve sustainable success. Globalization, digitalization, and rapid changes in consumer expectations have made communication with target audiences a strategic element for brands. In this context, brand communication stands out as a fundamental management area that enables businesses to convey their identity, value proposition, and competitive differentiation in a consistent and integrated manner. Especially for newly established businesses and startups, brand communication is an indispensable component of gaining market visibility, building trust, and constructing long-term brand value.

The rapid advancements in digital technologies have fundamentally transformed brand communication processes, offering businesses the opportunity to communicate directly, interactively, and measurably with their target audiences. Digital media platforms enable reaching wider audiences at lower costs compared to traditional communication tools, while allowing brands to monitor consumer behavior in real-time and dynamically update their communication strategies. These features make digital media a strategic advantage, especially for startups and newly established brands.

This study aims to examine the role of digital communication tools in establishing new brands by addressing the relationship between brand communication and entrepreneurship from a digital media perspective. Within the scope of the study, the fundamental components of brand communication, the challenges in entrepreneurship and the branding process, and the effects of digital media on brand awareness, customer relations, and growth are evaluated holistically. In this respect, the research aims to contribute to the academic literature and to provide a guiding framework for practitioners.

How to cite this book

Yılmaz, Ö. & Maraşlı, D. (2026). Brand Communication and Entrepreneurship: The Role of Digital Media in Establishing New Brands. In: Deligöz, K. (ed.), Sustainable Marketing Approaches. Özgür Publications. DOI: https://doi.org/10.58830/ozgur.pub1342.c5409

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June 30, 2026

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