This document discusses developing a brand equity measurement and management system. It outlines the brand value chain framework which takes a broader perspective than just brand awareness, association, attitude, attachment and activity. The framework examines how marketing investments can create customer mindset changes, lead to market performance impacts, and ultimately shareholder value. It also discusses factors like program quality, marketplace conditions, and investor sentiment that can multiply this value creation at each stage. The document advocates designing brand tracking studies to routinely measure specific issues for a brand over time to provide descriptive and diagnostic information.