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3.04 – B Branding. Characteristics of a good brand name. The name should: Describe the product’s benefits and uses Be easy to read, pronounce, and remember Create appealing images Be distinctive Be adaptable Be legally available for use Be appropriate for packaging and advertising.
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Characteristics of a good brand name. • The name should: • Describe the product’s benefits and uses • Be easy to read, pronounce, and remember • Create appealing images • Be distinctive • Be adaptable • Be legally available for use • Be appropriate for packaging and advertising
What is A Brand? is a Brand
What is a Brand? • A brand is a design, name, symbol, term or word that distinguishes and identifies a company and/or products or services
Forms of Branding • A corporate brand represents the entire company or organization • For example, Coca-Cola, Ford, McDonalds, Kraft or Microsoft
Forms of Branding • A product brand represents a specific product of a company or organization • For example, Diet Coke, Big Mac, or Windows
Forms of Branding • A private distributor brand, also called a store brand • For example, Radio Shack brand of batteries, Lowe’s brand of macaroni and cheese
Trade character • Personified symbol that represents the brand name
Describe considerations for International Branding • Marketers must research their brands to determine whether they would be acceptable in different countries.
Discuss employees’ Role in Branding • It is important for employees to take an active role in the branding process. Employees are the “face” of the company.
ACTIVITY What’s Your Brand? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTeO0lf_CV0&feature=related