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Brand Management
Answer 1
Introduction
It is possible to differentiate and recognize brands by trademarking brand elements. By
trademarking brand elements, brands can be differentiated and recognized. In order to
establish a strong brand, a variety of brand elements are commonly used. Some of Nike’s
trademarks include the recognizable “swoosh,” the proclamation “Just Do It!“ and “Nike,”
which is derived from the Greek winged gods of victory. It is necessary to have brand
elements in order to build brand equity. Brand elements must be chosen carefully by
marketers. It is likely that the buyer will perceive the product differently if they are aware of
the brand feature. There is no problem finding a reliable Panasonic Toughbook or perhaps a
SnackWell snack when you know where to look.
● In advertising, jingles are music pieces that promote specific brands of products.
These notes are usually composed by a professional composer. Whether or not a
listener likes the performers, choruses and hooks created by artists can linger in their
ears and hearts for a very long time. A jingle played a crucial role in the first 50 years
of broadcast advertising.
● Every brand chooses its colors carefully. Its brand books have a list of its corporate
colors. The meanings of each color are unique. You might feel happy seeing yellow. It
is important to understand that light and dark yellow convey very different messages.
Many well-known businesses have monopolized certain markets through their color
schemes. Coca-cola is just one example.
● A logo can be a brand name or a corporate name. A company name can also be used
as a logo. Coca-Cola and Dunhill are examples of effective brand-specific branding.
● In addition to URLs, domain names are commonly used to refer to the addresses
where web pages are hosted. The number of URLs has dramatically increased as
businesses have become more aware of their online presence. In addition to the
database, URLs are another difficulty for businesses to deal with. They must
understand how other industries misuse their brands. It is nearly impossible to find a
database that contains all three-letter English word combinations. Three options are
available to the company: purchase the domain name from the owner, file a lawsuit
against him for copyright infringement, or register variations of the name proactively.
● One of the most important aspects of branding is the use of fonts by a corporation. No
matter if it is used on a company's website or in emails, font selection should be
carefully chosen to convey the firm's personality and beliefs. In many ways, fonts and
colors share a lot in common.
● Advertising may highlight a brand's unique qualities by using characters that imitate
real people.
Conclusion
Packaging ideas like shrinking and compacting goods have gained popularity in recent years
in order to attract new customers. A brand's components can be exploited by marketers to
increase brand equity. Marketers can lower prices or increase demand by designing new
packaging. Consumers recall brands with logos more frequently than brands without. Each
brand component is reflected in the brand identity. Each factor affects the brand's familiarity
and image as well. As marketers choose attributes that work well together, they can integrate
them quickly into the brand's marketing plan so that it maintains the integrity and quality of
the brand identity.
Answer 2:
Introduction:
Growing businesses present the opportunity for branding, even though they face challenges.
The primary objective of branding is to communicate your identity and ideals in public. An
enduring impression in the marketplace is created by branding. A company, brand,
organization, or service must be made more visible to consumers before a product or service
can be desirable. In this way, your brand will remain in the minds of your clients for a long
time to come. Building a brand requires many strategies. Customers interact with brands in
several different ways. Employees, therefore, play a key role in building a brand. As a result,
brand building is about ensuring that the message is consistent across all media, platforms,
and times. If a company wants to remain relevant, it must always think of new ways to
communicate. A marketer's communication across a range of media has to be revised and
updated periodically in order to remain relevant. For example, a company may have strong
online sales, but limited social media presences. The second biggest problem with branding is
consistency. In the long run, the brand must be adopted and supported by the entire
organization. Moreover, many companies split their offline and online operations, which is a
bad strategy. If a brand is not adopted, comprehended, and owned by an organization, it will
not be realized.
Overcoming obstacles
1. Creating a brand: The process of building a brand is still in its infancy. You need to
develop your brand's foundation during this crucial time. During this crucial time, you
should make a list of the primary advantages of your company. As you would when
creating your own brand, you should take into account your knowledge and skills,
particularly those that are unique. Knowing your brand's fundamental values and tenets is
essential. Supporting your clients' social and economic well-being should be one of your
company's brand values.
2. In order to stand out and be apparent, you must have a distinctive and well-positioned
brand. Uniqueness is crucial to your success. Develop a special value proposition for your
business to distinguish it from the competition, so customers will see its superiority.
3. An important component of brand development is the brand personality. Your customers
are more likely to identify with your brand and to be motivated by it. When you follow
your brand-building strategy on a regular basis, your brand will establish a repeating
pattern. Create a brand that people want to be associated with by providing them with an
opportunity to interact with your business' creativity and character. Providing them with
an experience tailored to their needs may keep them as customers for the rest of their
lives.
4. Consider your target audience and update your messaging and objectives based on your
target demographic. Defining your target audience might be how you begin developing
your brand.
In order to be successful, you must be specific. Understand your target market's preferences
and practices. You need to concentrate on a particular area right away. It may give you an
advantage to pay closer attention to your target market when creating a brand for your
company. In the event you achieve this, you can be sure that your target audience will be
interested, drawn to, and aware of your brand message.
This combination of elements gives your organization its own unique identity. Your
organization’s values must be clearly stated, widely recognized, and consistently assessed to
make it easier for customers to recognize it. Keeping up with building operations is important
for the marketing team, as it is for the rest of the organization’s employees. In order to fulfill
the vision, the team must work together effectively. Understanding your audience is key to
winning their trust. Your brand should be presented as best as possible, keeping your vision in
mind.
Conclusion
Creating a personal and professional brand is essential for identifying and recognizing the
brand while increasing its voice and consumer awareness. Interactive platforms have created
many opportunities for businesses to increase brand equity and recognition. The goal and
essence of brand building cannot be summarized in one sentence. An effective brand requires
work to develop. The goal and essence of brand building cannot be summed up in a single
sentence. Marketers and advertisers believe that marketing and advertising are crucial to your
company's growth. This is not the only quality. It is simply one aspect of your marketing
strategy that provides additional value to your clients.
Answer 3(a)
Introduction
It is possible for businesses to increase their customer base by diversifying their product
offering. As a result of this marketing tactic, consumers can recognize your brand more
quickly and you will be able to build a parent brand easier. Brand extensions make
maintaining your brand simpler. In this article, we will discuss the advantages and potential
expansions of brand extensions, along with some examples. It is known as brand stretching or
brand extension when a brand name is applied to a new product belonging to the same or a
different category. The ability to maintain these standards will result in leads, which are
generated by upholding the original brand's standards and attracting customers who share
those values. Using this tactic, both product promotion and customer retention can be
improved.
Answer 3b
While brand extensions have many benefits, you should also be aware of their risks before
you incorporate them into your company. The primary brand could be endangered if there
isn't enough brand extension. Your communication strategy should be aligned with your
commitments and goals for informing your loyal customers about the new item. An unrelated
product is unlikely to succeed. An organization that sells low-cost home products won't be
able to sell high-end clothing.
● The process of category expansion is the process of a company expanding into a new
product category while maintaining its branding. Marketing professionals can take
inspiration from the parent brand in establishing new product categories. The
company might increase consumer acceptability by providing the product and
leveraging its existing brands' popularity.
● In spite of the well-known brand's ability to promote the new product, businesses should
invest in it.
● Having a poor quality new product could damage the reputation of the leading brand. It is
highly unlikely that brand growth will succeed if competitors compete for the attention of
consumers in the new market. If they don't invest, they may experience the opposite
effects.
Conclusion
Brand extensions are possible when pre-existing brand associations can enhance the
perception of a branded commodity or service. Apple was able to enter the watch business by
utilizing the well-known Apple brand. Starting a new brand is advised if the existing one is
incompatible. To compete in the ready-to-eat food business, Colgate created Colgate Kitchen
Entrees. Colgate is commonly associated with toothpaste. Therefore, brand extension is not
an option. Every product category or manufacturer cannot be found in a supermarket or food
store. Retailers advise against it since they believe it to be the expansion of another “me-too”
line.