2. What is brand?
“A name, term, sign, symbol, or design or a
combination of these, intended to identify the
goods or services of one seller or group of
sellers and to differentiate them from the
competition”
3. Types of brands
There are many types of brands like
Individual Brands
Service brands
Organization Brands
Personal Brands
Group Brands
Event brands
Geographic Place Brands
Private Level Brands
Media Brands
E-brands
6. Criteria for selection of a good
brand name
Is easy to pronounce
Is easy to Recognize & Remember
Is short, distinctive & Unique
Describe the product use & Benefits
Has a positive Connection
Reinforces Product Images
Is Legally Protectable
7. Advantage and Disadvantage of
Branding
Advantages
Penetrate a new
category under an
established brand
name
Preexisting loyal
customers that could
be interested in trying
a new product from a
loved brand.
Boosts brand images
Less costs involved in
marketing efforts
Disadvantages
Risk of over extending
brand in an unrelated
market
A new product could
negatively impact
brand
The failure rate is high
Not satisfying
customer needs with
new product leading
low sale volume