This document discusses key concepts related to branding and brand equity. It defines a brand as a name, symbol or design that identifies a seller's goods/services and differentiates them from competitors. Brand equity refers to the added value provided to products and services due to the brand, as perceived by consumers. Brand equity is built through marketing activities and investments that create brand awareness, loyalty, perceptions of quality, and brand associations. It can be measured using tools like brand audits, brand tracking, and brand valuation. Managing brand equity involves developing a branding strategy that makes decisions around brand architecture, portfolio, and revitalization.