Brands can thrive for years if associated products are reliable, the logo is instantly recognizable and the slogans are infectious. However, in a competitive marketplace where customers yield to mercurial tastes and shifting loyalties, a brand that once enjoyed devotion can be vanquished… like Brim coffee, Breck shampoo and Yugo cars. However, no brand has to die without a fight. Much like cats, brands can enjoy one, two or nine lives, depending on whether expert resuscitation is applied in time and with the right savvy.…