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Brand Semiology. Session Five. Media ‘packaging’. When a new brand is launched it is promoted through a range of media. What media might be used to promote a new product?. Promotion by association. What do we mean by ‘association’? What would be good associations for:
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Brand Semiology Session Five
Media ‘packaging’ When a new brand is launched it is promoted through a range of media. • What media might be used to promote a new product?
Promotion by association • What do we mean by ‘association’? • What would be good associations for: • A new brand of dog food? • A treatment for improving the skin texture? • A range of silk scarves based on iconic artwork?
High octane associations • Example: David Beckham
The effect of media on brands • How can media affect brands? • What the brand owner chooses • The brand owner associations • What is outside the brand owner’s control
Reputation and influence • What you say about your company and brands • CEO • Marketing department • Employees • What customers say about your company and brands • Positive – and negative • What the media say about your company and brands • Positive – and negative
Brand attacks • What is a brand attack? • If you were CEO of an organisation that is experiencing a brand attack what steps would you take?
Brand campaign development What is the process of development of a brand campaign?
Revision • Session 1 Brand identity
Revision • Session 2 Creating a brand • Culture • Myths & legends • Ethos • Power of images
Revision • Session 3 Packaging and presentation • Packaging creates expectations • Packaging materials • Brand names and descriptions
Revision • Session 4 The customer and the brand • Niches • Influences • Customer perceptions
Examination time management Format: 5 questions – choose 2 to answer Recommended time frame: • 5 minutes reading paper and selecting questions • 10 minutes planning the two questions you will answer • 30 minutes on each question • 15 minutes reading and reviewing
Exam strategy Your answers should: • Introduce the issue you will be discussing. • Use a structured process to explain your points. • Include your own ideas and projections. • Include examples to demonstrate your points. • Cover why your points are important as well as what they are. • Include a conclusion – what the impact of this issue is on the brand.
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