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Never Underestimate the Power of a Brand. What is a brand ?. What is a brand ?. “A brand is a distinguishing name and/or symbol…intended to identify goods or services and to differentiate those goods or services from those of competitors.” David Aaker Managing Brand Equity.
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What is a brand? “A brand is a distinguishing name and/or symbol…intended to identify goods or services and to differentiate those goods or services from those of competitors.” David Aaker Managing Brand Equity
What is a brand? “A product is something that is made in a factory; a brand is something bought by a customer. “A product can be copied by a competitor; a brand is unique. “A product can be quickly outdated; a successful brand is timeless.” Stephen King WPP Group London
A strong brand: • Is critical for successful marketing
A strong brand: • Is critical for successful marketing • Reduces dependence on price as a purchase motivator
A strong brand = Competitive advantage + Improved earnings
Brands: • Help consumers navigate through marketplace clutter
Brands: Simplify decision-making
Brands: Heighten consumers’ comfort level with decisions
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A Brand: Identifies a “product’s” reason to be POD Point of Difference
POD ---> Brand Positioning ---> Brand Equity!
Safety Luxury Toughness Reliability Engineering Affordability Speed & Sexiness EXERCISE: Automobile Brands
Safety Luxury Toughness Reliability Engineering Affordability Speed & Sexiness EXERCISE: Automobile Brands
Safety Luxury Toughness Reliability Engineering Affordability Speed & Sexiness EXERCISE: Automobile Brands
Safety Luxury Toughness Reliability Engineering Affordability Speed & Sexiness EXERCISE: Automobile Brands
Safety Luxury Toughness Reliability Engineering Affordability Speed & Sexiness EXERCISE: Automobile Brands
Safety Luxury Toughness Reliability Engineering Affordability Speed & Sexiness EXERCISE: Automobile Brands
Safety Luxury Toughness Reliability Engineering Affordability Speed & Sexiness EXERCISE: Automobile Brands
Safety Luxury Toughness Reliability Engineering Affordability Speed & Sexiness EXERCISE: Automobile Brands
A Brand: Paints a picture in consumers’ minds ---> The brand image
EXERCISE: Apparel Brands • Brooks Brothers • Old Navy • Polo Ralph Lauren • Armani • Tommy Bahama • Wrangler • Phat Pharm/Fubu
Brooks Brothers: conservative, corporate Old Navy: young, casual, inexpensive Polo Ralph Lauren: classic, wealthy Armani: elegant, European, fitted Tommy Bahama: island casual, loose Wrangler: Western, tight Phat Pharm/Fubu: urban, hip-hop, baggy EXERCISE: Apparel Brands
EXERCISE: Hotel Brands • Ritz Carlton • Motel 6 • Holiday Inn • Hyatt • Hilton
Power Brands… …can even be recognized by their emblems alone
Power Brands… …can even be recognized by their emblems alone
Power Brands… …can even be recognized by their emblems alone
Power Brands… …can even be recognized by their emblems alone
Power Brands… …can even be recognized by their emblems alone