1. The document discusses the key requirements for building strong brands, which include trust between the brand and consumer, a common identity, and a point of difference from other brands.
2. It then discusses Thorntons, a British chocolate company established in 1911 that has grown to a £180 million turnover company with nearly 400 shops. As the largest independent chocolate company in the UK since Cadbury was acquired by Kraft, Thorntons aims to advertise its chocolate through a logo and color identical to chocolate.
3. Thorntons sells a variety of chocolate and confectionery products and advertises through various channels to appeal to a wide customer base.