This document discusses brand awareness and its importance. Brand awareness refers to how well-known and associated a brand is with its products or services. It discusses different levels of brand awareness like top-of-mind awareness, where a brand is the first one recalled in a product category. It also covers brand recognition, where a customer can confirm prior exposure to a brand when prompted. The document notes that strong brand awareness can come from factors like extensive advertising, wide product distribution that increases exposure, and a positive store image that reflects well on the brand.