Building Strong Brands 
CREATING BRAND EQUITY AND 
CRAFTING ITS POSITIONING 
Martin Danao 
Bryan Panjaitan 
Angelica Pujol 
Ateneo Graduate School of Business 
https://www.linked.com/in/martinlloyddanao https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelicapujol 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanpanjaitan
Building Strong Brands – part 1 
Aspects of a Great Brand Equity are… 
• Equity 
• Role 
• Model 
• Element/s 
• Internal Branding 
• Management
Building Strong Brands 
to create a GREAT BRAND EQUITY 1 of 6 
What is Brand Equity? It is.. 
• Added Value 
• Symbol and Pride 
• Label for Customers
Building Strong Brands 
to create a GREAT BRAND EQUITY 1 of 6 
What is Brand Equity? It is.. 
It may be reflected in the way consumers… 
• Added Value 
• Symbol and Pride 
• Label for Customers 
think feel act 
…with respect to a Brand
Building Strong Brands 
to create a GREAT BRAND EQUITY 1 of 6 
Could be Positive Customer-based Brand Equity… 
October 16, 2014: Eager Shoppers Queue Overnight for 
H&M PHL Opening
Building Strong Brands 
to create a GREAT BRAND EQUITY 1 of 6 
Could be Positive Customer-based Brand Equity… 
May 20, 2014: World’s Cheapest 
Michelin-Star Restaurant Opens in 
Manila!
Building Strong Brands 
to create a GREAT BRAND EQUITY 1 of 6 
…or Negative Customer-based Brand Equity 
October 23, 2014: Microsoft Looks Set to Drop Nokia Name from 
Smartphones
Building Strong Brands 
to create a GREAT BRAND EQUITY 1 of 6 
…or Negative Customer-based Brand Equity 
February 8, 2014: LTFRB Suspends Florida Bus After Mt. Province Fatal 
Crash
Building Strong Brands – part 1 
Aspects of a Great Brand Equity are… 
• Equity 
• Role 
• Model 
• Element/s 
• Internal Branding 
• Management
Building Strong Brands 
to create a GREAT BRAND EQUITY 2 of 6 
Branding can be used to.. 
• Identify the Maker 
• Help Organizing Records 
• Signify level of Quality
Building Strong Brands 
to create a GREAT BRAND EQUITY 2 of 6 
Branding can be used to.. 
• Legal Protections 
through: 
Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights 
A Great Branding 
• Barriers for Competitors 
• Enhance Financial Value
Building Strong Brands – part 1 
Aspects of a Great Brand Equity are… 
• Equity 
• Role 
• Model 
• Element/s 
• Internal Branding 
• Management
Building Strong Brands 
to create a GREAT BRAND EQUITY 3 of 6 
Use the most applicable Brand Models! 
• As simple as possible 
• Easy to explain 
• Understandable by the 
employees
Building Strong Brands 
to create a GREAT BRAND EQUITY 3 of 6 
Use the most applicable Brand Models!
Building Strong Brands 
to create a GREAT BRAND EQUITY 3 of 6 
Use the most applicable Brand Models!
Building Strong Brands – part 1 
Aspects of a Great Brand Equity are… 
• Equity 
• Role 
• Model 
• Element/s 
• Internal Branding 
• Management
Building Strong Brands 
to create a GREAT BRAND EQUITY 4 of 6 
Choosing the right Brand Element/s is crucial! 
•Name 
• Logo 
• Slogan
Building Strong Brands 
to create a GREAT BRAND EQUITY 4 of 6 
Choosing the right Brand Element/s is crucial! 
•Name 
• Logo 
• Slogan
Building Strong Brands – part 1 
Aspects of a Great Brand Equity are… 
• Equity 
• Role 
• Equity 
• Element/s 
• Internal Branding 
• Management
Building Strong Brands 
to create a GREAT BRAND EQUITY 5 of 6 
Treat internal Branding as careful as the External Branding! 
• Choose the right moment 
• Link internal & external marketing 
• Bring the brand alive internally 
• Become an example
Building Strong Brands 
to create a GREAT BRAND EQUITY 5 of 6
Building Strong Brands 
to create a GREAT BRAND EQUITY 5 of 6
Building Strong Brands – part 1 
Aspects to Create a Great Brand Equity are… 
• Equity 
• Role 
• Model 
• Element/s 
• Internal Branding 
• Management
Building Strong Brands 
to create a GREAT BRAND EQUITY 6 of 6 
All brand should be Managed Carefully for optimal 
outcomes by doing: 
• Deliver the Promise 
• Keep Evolving 
• Consistency 
• Revitalizations
Building Strong Brands – part 1 
Conclusion 
A Strong Brand… 
… commands intense 
consumer loyalty, 
rooted on great product 
or service.
Building Strong Brands – part 2 
Steps to Craft a Great Brand Positioning are… 
• Study Competitors’ Positioning 
• Develop a Position 
• Finding New Trends 
• Product Life Cycle 
• Differentiation Strategy
Knowing Competitors’ Position is imperative! 
• Identify the competitors 
• Find competitors’ SWOT 
• Make comparisons 
Building Strong Brands 
to craft a GREAT BRAND POSITIONING 1 of 5
Building Strong Brands – part 2 
Steps to Craft a Great Brand Positioning are… 
• Study Competitors’ Positioning 
• Develop a Position 
• Finding New Trends 
• Product Life Cycle 
• Differentiation Strategy
Building Strong Brands 
to craft a GREAT BRAND POSITIONING 2 of 5 
Place the Brand at the center of the intended market! 
• Identify the market 
- Size 
- Growth 
- Trends 
• Make SWOT Analysis 
• Calculate the Options
Building Strong Brands – part 2 
Steps to Craft a Great Brand Positioning are… 
• Study Competitors’ Positioning 
• Develop a Position 
• Finding New Trends 
• Product Life Cycle 
• Differentiation Strategy
Make the first move and Become the Pioneer! 
• Be innovative 
• Find out what the customers’ 
needs (not wants) 
• Be sure about it 
• Follow it up 
Building Strong Brands 
to craft a GREAT BRAND POSITIONING 3 of 5
Building Strong Brands 
to craft a GREAT BRAND POSITIONING 3 of 5 
Make the first move and Become the Pioneer!
Building Strong Brands – part 2 
Steps to Craft a Great Brand Positioning are… 
• Study Competitors’ Positioning 
• Develop a Position 
• Finding New Trends 
• Product Life Cycle 
• Differentiation Strategy
Building Strong Brands 
to craft a GREAT BRAND POSITIONING 4 of 5 
Know your Product and its Life Cycle! 
• Limited Lifetime 
• Sales pass through Distinct Stages 
• Profit Rises and Falls 
• Different Strategies for each Stage
Building Strong Brands 
to craft a GREAT BRAND POSITIONING 4 of 5 
Stage 1: Introduction 
• Slow Sales Growth 
• Heavy Expenditure 
• Non-Existent Profit 
• No Customers’ Loyalty
Building Strong Brands 
to craft a GREAT BRAND POSITIONING 4 of 5 
Stage 2: Growth 
• Rapid Market Acceptance 
• Substantial Profit Improvement 
• Growing Customers’ Loyalty
Building Strong Brands 
to craft a GREAT BRAND POSITIONING 4 of 5 
Stage 3: Maturity 
• Slowing Down in Sales Growth 
• Stabilized or Decreased in Profit 
• Increasing Competitions
Building Strong Brands 
to craft a GREAT BRAND POSITIONING 4 of 5 
Stage 4: Decline 
• Sales Decline 
• Profit Erodes 
• Loyalty stays to the Brand
Building Strong Brands – part 2 
Steps to Craft a Great Brand Positioning are… 
• Study Competitors’ Positioning 
• Develop a Position 
• Finding New Trends 
• Product Life Cycle 
• Differentiation Strategy
Building Strong Brands 
to craft a GREAT BRAND POSITIONING 5 of 5 
Make the Difference/s That Cannot Be Followed by 
the other competitors! 
• Employee 
• Channel 
• Image 
• Product/Services
Building Strong Brands 
to craft a GREAT BRAND POSITIONING 5 of 5 
Make the Difference/s That Cannot Be Followed by 
the other competitors! 
• Employee 
Better Trained 
Competent 
Trustworthy 
Friendly & Respectful 
Reliable 
Responsible 
Good Communicator 
• Channel 
• Image 
• Product/Services
Building Strong Brands 
to craft a GREAT BRAND POSITIONING 5 of 5 
Make the Difference/s That Cannot Be Followed by 
the other competitors! 
• Employee 
• Channel 
Coverage 
Expertise 
Performance 
• Image 
• Product/Services
Building Strong Brands 
to craft a GREAT BRAND POSITIONING 5 of 5 
Make the Difference/s That Cannot Be Followed by 
the other competitors! 
• Employee 
• Channel 
• Image 
• Product/Services
Building Strong Brands 
to craft a GREAT BRAND POSITIONING 5 of 5 
Make the Difference/s That Cannot Be Followed by 
the other competitors! 
Product Form 
Features 
Performance 
Style and Design 
Durability 
Reliability 
Reparability 
Customer Training 
Customer Consulting 
• Employee 
• Channel 
• Image 
• Product/Services
Building Strong Brands 
CREATING BRAND EQUITY AND 
CRAFTING ITS POSITIONING 
Equity 
Role 
Model 
Element/s 
Internal Branding 
Management 
Study Competitors’ Positioning 
Develop a Position 
Finding New Trends 
Product Life Cycle 
Differentiation Strategy 
https://www.linked.com/in/martinlloyddanao https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelicapujol 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanpanjaitan

Brand equity and positioning updated

  • 1.
    Building Strong Brands CREATING BRAND EQUITY AND CRAFTING ITS POSITIONING Martin Danao Bryan Panjaitan Angelica Pujol Ateneo Graduate School of Business https://www.linked.com/in/martinlloyddanao https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelicapujol https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanpanjaitan
  • 2.
    Building Strong Brands– part 1 Aspects of a Great Brand Equity are… • Equity • Role • Model • Element/s • Internal Branding • Management
  • 3.
    Building Strong Brands to create a GREAT BRAND EQUITY 1 of 6 What is Brand Equity? It is.. • Added Value • Symbol and Pride • Label for Customers
  • 4.
    Building Strong Brands to create a GREAT BRAND EQUITY 1 of 6 What is Brand Equity? It is.. It may be reflected in the way consumers… • Added Value • Symbol and Pride • Label for Customers think feel act …with respect to a Brand
  • 5.
    Building Strong Brands to create a GREAT BRAND EQUITY 1 of 6 Could be Positive Customer-based Brand Equity… October 16, 2014: Eager Shoppers Queue Overnight for H&M PHL Opening
  • 6.
    Building Strong Brands to create a GREAT BRAND EQUITY 1 of 6 Could be Positive Customer-based Brand Equity… May 20, 2014: World’s Cheapest Michelin-Star Restaurant Opens in Manila!
  • 7.
    Building Strong Brands to create a GREAT BRAND EQUITY 1 of 6 …or Negative Customer-based Brand Equity October 23, 2014: Microsoft Looks Set to Drop Nokia Name from Smartphones
  • 8.
    Building Strong Brands to create a GREAT BRAND EQUITY 1 of 6 …or Negative Customer-based Brand Equity February 8, 2014: LTFRB Suspends Florida Bus After Mt. Province Fatal Crash
  • 9.
    Building Strong Brands– part 1 Aspects of a Great Brand Equity are… • Equity • Role • Model • Element/s • Internal Branding • Management
  • 10.
    Building Strong Brands to create a GREAT BRAND EQUITY 2 of 6 Branding can be used to.. • Identify the Maker • Help Organizing Records • Signify level of Quality
  • 11.
    Building Strong Brands to create a GREAT BRAND EQUITY 2 of 6 Branding can be used to.. • Legal Protections through: Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights A Great Branding • Barriers for Competitors • Enhance Financial Value
  • 12.
    Building Strong Brands– part 1 Aspects of a Great Brand Equity are… • Equity • Role • Model • Element/s • Internal Branding • Management
  • 13.
    Building Strong Brands to create a GREAT BRAND EQUITY 3 of 6 Use the most applicable Brand Models! • As simple as possible • Easy to explain • Understandable by the employees
  • 14.
    Building Strong Brands to create a GREAT BRAND EQUITY 3 of 6 Use the most applicable Brand Models!
  • 15.
    Building Strong Brands to create a GREAT BRAND EQUITY 3 of 6 Use the most applicable Brand Models!
  • 16.
    Building Strong Brands– part 1 Aspects of a Great Brand Equity are… • Equity • Role • Model • Element/s • Internal Branding • Management
  • 17.
    Building Strong Brands to create a GREAT BRAND EQUITY 4 of 6 Choosing the right Brand Element/s is crucial! •Name • Logo • Slogan
  • 18.
    Building Strong Brands to create a GREAT BRAND EQUITY 4 of 6 Choosing the right Brand Element/s is crucial! •Name • Logo • Slogan
  • 19.
    Building Strong Brands– part 1 Aspects of a Great Brand Equity are… • Equity • Role • Equity • Element/s • Internal Branding • Management
  • 20.
    Building Strong Brands to create a GREAT BRAND EQUITY 5 of 6 Treat internal Branding as careful as the External Branding! • Choose the right moment • Link internal & external marketing • Bring the brand alive internally • Become an example
  • 21.
    Building Strong Brands to create a GREAT BRAND EQUITY 5 of 6
  • 22.
    Building Strong Brands to create a GREAT BRAND EQUITY 5 of 6
  • 23.
    Building Strong Brands– part 1 Aspects to Create a Great Brand Equity are… • Equity • Role • Model • Element/s • Internal Branding • Management
  • 24.
    Building Strong Brands to create a GREAT BRAND EQUITY 6 of 6 All brand should be Managed Carefully for optimal outcomes by doing: • Deliver the Promise • Keep Evolving • Consistency • Revitalizations
  • 25.
    Building Strong Brands– part 1 Conclusion A Strong Brand… … commands intense consumer loyalty, rooted on great product or service.
  • 26.
    Building Strong Brands– part 2 Steps to Craft a Great Brand Positioning are… • Study Competitors’ Positioning • Develop a Position • Finding New Trends • Product Life Cycle • Differentiation Strategy
  • 27.
    Knowing Competitors’ Positionis imperative! • Identify the competitors • Find competitors’ SWOT • Make comparisons Building Strong Brands to craft a GREAT BRAND POSITIONING 1 of 5
  • 28.
    Building Strong Brands– part 2 Steps to Craft a Great Brand Positioning are… • Study Competitors’ Positioning • Develop a Position • Finding New Trends • Product Life Cycle • Differentiation Strategy
  • 29.
    Building Strong Brands to craft a GREAT BRAND POSITIONING 2 of 5 Place the Brand at the center of the intended market! • Identify the market - Size - Growth - Trends • Make SWOT Analysis • Calculate the Options
  • 30.
    Building Strong Brands– part 2 Steps to Craft a Great Brand Positioning are… • Study Competitors’ Positioning • Develop a Position • Finding New Trends • Product Life Cycle • Differentiation Strategy
  • 31.
    Make the firstmove and Become the Pioneer! • Be innovative • Find out what the customers’ needs (not wants) • Be sure about it • Follow it up Building Strong Brands to craft a GREAT BRAND POSITIONING 3 of 5
  • 32.
    Building Strong Brands to craft a GREAT BRAND POSITIONING 3 of 5 Make the first move and Become the Pioneer!
  • 33.
    Building Strong Brands– part 2 Steps to Craft a Great Brand Positioning are… • Study Competitors’ Positioning • Develop a Position • Finding New Trends • Product Life Cycle • Differentiation Strategy
  • 34.
    Building Strong Brands to craft a GREAT BRAND POSITIONING 4 of 5 Know your Product and its Life Cycle! • Limited Lifetime • Sales pass through Distinct Stages • Profit Rises and Falls • Different Strategies for each Stage
  • 35.
    Building Strong Brands to craft a GREAT BRAND POSITIONING 4 of 5 Stage 1: Introduction • Slow Sales Growth • Heavy Expenditure • Non-Existent Profit • No Customers’ Loyalty
  • 36.
    Building Strong Brands to craft a GREAT BRAND POSITIONING 4 of 5 Stage 2: Growth • Rapid Market Acceptance • Substantial Profit Improvement • Growing Customers’ Loyalty
  • 37.
    Building Strong Brands to craft a GREAT BRAND POSITIONING 4 of 5 Stage 3: Maturity • Slowing Down in Sales Growth • Stabilized or Decreased in Profit • Increasing Competitions
  • 38.
    Building Strong Brands to craft a GREAT BRAND POSITIONING 4 of 5 Stage 4: Decline • Sales Decline • Profit Erodes • Loyalty stays to the Brand
  • 39.
    Building Strong Brands– part 2 Steps to Craft a Great Brand Positioning are… • Study Competitors’ Positioning • Develop a Position • Finding New Trends • Product Life Cycle • Differentiation Strategy
  • 40.
    Building Strong Brands to craft a GREAT BRAND POSITIONING 5 of 5 Make the Difference/s That Cannot Be Followed by the other competitors! • Employee • Channel • Image • Product/Services
  • 41.
    Building Strong Brands to craft a GREAT BRAND POSITIONING 5 of 5 Make the Difference/s That Cannot Be Followed by the other competitors! • Employee Better Trained Competent Trustworthy Friendly & Respectful Reliable Responsible Good Communicator • Channel • Image • Product/Services
  • 42.
    Building Strong Brands to craft a GREAT BRAND POSITIONING 5 of 5 Make the Difference/s That Cannot Be Followed by the other competitors! • Employee • Channel Coverage Expertise Performance • Image • Product/Services
  • 43.
    Building Strong Brands to craft a GREAT BRAND POSITIONING 5 of 5 Make the Difference/s That Cannot Be Followed by the other competitors! • Employee • Channel • Image • Product/Services
  • 44.
    Building Strong Brands to craft a GREAT BRAND POSITIONING 5 of 5 Make the Difference/s That Cannot Be Followed by the other competitors! Product Form Features Performance Style and Design Durability Reliability Reparability Customer Training Customer Consulting • Employee • Channel • Image • Product/Services
  • 45.
    Building Strong Brands CREATING BRAND EQUITY AND CRAFTING ITS POSITIONING Equity Role Model Element/s Internal Branding Management Study Competitors’ Positioning Develop a Position Finding New Trends Product Life Cycle Differentiation Strategy https://www.linked.com/in/martinlloyddanao https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelicapujol https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanpanjaitan