These notes cover the week 1 lecture on Marketing Environments. The lecture notes include 1 page of notes for the following topics:
Lecture 1.1: Brand and Branding
Lecture 1.2: Language of Branding
Lecture 1.3: The Branding Process
Lecture 1.4: Brand Identity
● Brand is the most crucial part of a marketing plan, influencing all decisions.
○ Especially significant in today’s online-driven marketing world.
○ Branding is essential for success in any product or business.
● What is a Brand?
○ The essence of how your product, company, or you are presented to the world.
○ Sets you apart from the competition.
○ Involves imagery, language, vision, and associations.
○ A successful brand attracts consumers and fosters loyalty.
○ Especially important in the era of social media and online marketing.
● Branding Process:
○ Builds awareness and customer loyalty.
○ Various types of branding for different purposes.
● Types of Branding:
○ Co-Branding: Partnering with another brand to expand reach (Ex: insurance with
self-storage).
○ Digital Branding: Extending the brand into the online space (Ex: web, social media,
SEO).
○ Personal Branding: Branding applied to individuals, relevant for professionals
(Ex: artists, speakers).
○ Corporate Branding: Overall branding for a company with sub-brands (Ex: General
Mills cereals).
○ Country Branding: Tied to customer perception of a country (Ex: “Made in the
USA” for national pride).
○ Foreign Branding: Using foreign associations to create desired impressions
(Ex: Häagen-Dazs).
○ Cause Branding: Aligning with a cause (Ex: recycling), to appeal to socially conscious
consumers.
● Importance of Branding:
○ Builds trust and loyalty with the target audience.
○ Loyal customers are more likely to recommend products.
○ The ultimate goal: Create and retain a loyal customer base while growing the brand
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