This document provides an overview of branding concepts including definitions of a brand, reasons for branding, psychology of branding, brand awareness, brand elements, types of brands such as national brands and luxury brands, and branding strategies. It defines a brand as a name, term, design or feature that distinguishes a seller's products. Brands help identify products and protect buyers and sellers. Effective branding can increase sales of associated products. Branding strategies discussed include company branding, individual branding, attitude branding, no-brand branding, destination branding, nation branding, crowd-sourcing branding, multi-branding, premium branding, private branding, and mixed branding.