Recent publications in peer-reviewed journals

A study on the optimal way to represent brand longevity in advertising

Didi Alaoui, M., Pecot, F., Merchant, A., & Kacha, M. (2024). Step back in time! A construal level perspective on advertisements using brand longevity cues. Marketing Letters, 1-16.

How to measure the perceived "heritageness" of a brand in cross-cultural market research

Pecot, F., Rose, G., Merchant, A., & Choi, S. (2023). Brand heritage across cultures: USA, France and South Korea. Journal of Brand Management, 30(1), 49-60.

Searching for the secret that gives monastic products their unique value

Paquier, M. C., Morin-Delerm, S., & Pecot, F. (2023). World of origin: The contagious ingredient of monastic products. Marketing theory, 23(3), 385-409.

How champagne brands showcase their heritage on Instagram.

Butcher, J., & Pecot, F. (2022). Visually communicating brand heritage on social media: champagne on Instagram. Journal of Product & Brand Management, 31(4), 654-670.

A study of how graphic designers visually represent brand longevity

Pecot, F., Celhay, F., Kacha, M., & Lombard, G. (2022). Expressions of the past: A practice-based approach of brand longevity visual translation in advertising. Journal of Business Research, 150, 121-133.

Case Studies

In connection with my research, I have authored several case studies exploring different aspects of how brands use the past. These cases, written in English, are available for purchase through the Case Centre.

Planning the 100th anniversary of Roy René: How to leverage history for a new strategy?

The Roy René Confectionery Is 100 years: Celebrating Brand Heritage to Sustain a New Strategy

“Outstanding New Case Writer” Award in 2021.

Recruiting employees for a luxury hotel offering a journey through time.

Hiring for a Luxury Hotel in the Chateau de Versailles

Managing growth in a monastery: balancing foundational values and development opportunities.

Shepherd of Souls or Shepherd of Goats: Brother Marcel's Dilemma

Modernizing a historic attraction on the British coast without losing its Victorian charm.

Can the Victorian Tram Find Its Way into the 21st Century?

Finding a new visual identity for a landmark of Barcelona’s cultural life after an institutional crisis.

Palau de la Música Catalana: A New Visual Identity