This document discusses branding and building strong brands. It defines what a brand is and outlines key aspects of brand equity, including brand loyalty, awareness, perceived quality, and associations. It also discusses strategies for building strong brands such as brand positioning, name selection, sponsorship, and development through line extensions, brand extensions, multi-branding, and new brands. The conclusion emphasizes that branding is about building consumer trust and that globalization has increased the importance of marketing to boost brand value and equity.