A brand name is the name given to a product or range of products by its maker. It identifies the goods/services of one seller and differentiates them from competitors. An effective brand name is distinctive, simple, meaningful, universally valid, and has a short name that is compatible with the product. It creates associations in customers' minds and ultimately endures throughout the brand's lifecycle, even as other branding elements change. Good brand names follow a strategic naming process and avoid common mistakes like treating naming as an afterthought.

2. Brand
•Abrandis not ranking
•It is about the approachand not about being excellent
•Abrandis about culture andmindset of the organisation
•Itis about identities, aspirations and differentiation
•According to American Marketing Association “Brand
is a name, term, sign, symbol, or design or a combination of them
which is intended to identify the goods or services of one seller or
a group of sellers & to differentiate them from those of
competitors.”

3. Somemajorbrands…

4. Brand Name
 Whenhe asked the questionShakespeare
obviouslydidn't have brand names in mind.

5. Brand Name
Brand name is the name given by the maker to a product or range of products,
especially a trademark.
Abrandnameisanidentitywhichputsaproductapartfromtheother.Abrandnamesummarizesall
thatabrandstandsfor.Brandnamecreatesassociationinthemindsofthecustomer
The first publicact of branding,is the brandname which has a unique role to play because
 Ultimately, Brandnameisthe onlyelementof thebrand thatwillendurethroughoutits lifecycle.
 While the variables of packaging, promotions and positioningareallsubjectto change,the brandnamewill
remain constant and therefore frequently acts as the focus for the brand

6. Characteristics of Good Brand Name
Distinctive
Simple
Meaningful
Universally valid
Have a Short Name
Compatible with Product

7. Brand Name Association
Word association: When several words come
into mind on uttering the brand e.g. Nike,
Mercedes, Audi
Image Association: Includes images
stimulated by the name. e.g. KFC, MDH
Product Association: Include any product or
product category associated with name. e.g.
Aspirin, AllOut

8. Types of Brand Name
Descriptive Brand Name: which describe the name
itself. e.g. Handiplast, General Elecrtic
Suggestive Brand Name: suggests the characteristics of
a brand. e.g. Fastrack, Classmate, Twitter
Freestanding or Empty Vessel Brand Name: which does
not have any relation to the product. e.g. Kodak,
Starbucks, Karvy

9. Naming the Brand
Gonearethedayswhenthebrandnames were
decidedongutfeel.
Todaytherearewell definedprocessesto do it
scientifically.
Whosaysabrandnameshouldbejusta noun.
In today's competitive world, it has to be
transformed into an action word, a word that
demandsactionfromconsumersInstantly!

10. Naming the Brand
Marketing Objective Brand Audit Brand Objective
Brand Name Alternative Brand Strategies
Brand Name

11. Criteria for Choosing Brand Name
Help position the brand in the mind of the consumer.
Not be to generic but also not very limiting.
Be as short as possible
Have no negative connotations in any language
Be easy to pronounce.
Be available.

12. Common Brand Naming Mistakes
Treating Naming as an afterthought
Forgetting that Naming is as strategic as it is creative
Underestimating the importance of a good creative brief
Confusing the need for information with the need for
differentiation
Overlooking complex trademark issues
Ignoring Global Implications