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What is branding?
A brand is a collection of communications and associations attached to a company, organization, product or service; more specifically, brand refers to the elements that make up it’s perceived identity such as a name, logo, slogan, and design scheme. All of these communications paint a picture, and define the “personality” of a company that consumers can relate to in an emotional way.
Your main branding goal is to get your name, company or service on the tip of everyone’s tongue. How do you do this? By effectively using your logo, signature, web site, newsletter, blog, press releases and social networking software, you present a strong, well-executed persona.
Branding is considered one of the most important, though difficult, marketing objectives because it is often the tie-breaker for an unsure consumer. Every object, document or advertisement you display should help consumers associate your name with quality. If you demonstrate a clear, convincing brand image they are more likely to remember you and do business with you in the future.
Brand recognition is created by communication of a feeling or identity with the specific company, organization, product or service, both directly relating to its function, and through the influence of advertising, design, media commentary and word to mouth. Often, the “Brand” or identity of a company is the main thing that differentiates one company or service from its competitors.
Tags: Identity, Interactive Branding, Logos
Posted in Articles, Interactive Marketing · July 7th, 2008 · Comments (0)