benefits of strong branding
added value
ability to charge premium price
reduced PEOD
ways to build a strong brand
USP
advertising (convey sales message to target audience)
manufactured brands
created by manufactures use advertising and promotion to build brand loyalty can charge higher price consumers stay loyal repeat purchases
own label brands
created by retailers good value for money high profits for retailer ties consumer to retailer gives retailer bargaining power with major manufactures to supply brands at discounted rates
brand
a name, logo or symbol that differentiates the business from competitors
added value
the increased worth of a product
ways to add value
brand increases worth quality convenience USP speed of service design
emotional branding
plays on emotions
provokes emotional response to build emotional connection with consumer
long lasting attachment = brand loyalty
viral marketing
a video goes viral to draw attention to company
free marketing for company
brand awareness through word of mouth
business doesn’t have to pay for distribution of advert