Brand Equity
Brand Equity
Brand Equity
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It is important for the marketer to create a strong brand and maintain customer loyalty. This chapter talks about the concepts of brand and how branding works. We will understand what brand equity is, how it is built and measured as well as the decisions involved in branding strategy.
Brand:
A name, term, sign,
Brand Equity
Added value endowed on products and services. Reflected in way consumers think, feel and
symbol or design, or a act with respect to a brand. Customer based brand equity differential effect brand combination of them, knowledge has on customer response to the marketing of a brand. Maybe positive or intended to identify the goods or services of one seller or group of sellers and to differentiate them from those of competitors.
negative depending on how consumers respond. It has three key ingredients Brand equity arises from differences in customer response Differences in response are a result of consumers knowledge of the brand. Brand Knowledge consists of all thoughts, feelings, images, experiences, beliefs and so on that become associated with the brand The differential response is reflected in perceptions, preferences and behaviour related to all aspects of the marketing of the brand Marketer must build a strong brand that ensures that the consumers have the right experiences.
Brand Promise
Marketers vision of what the brand must be and do for the consumers. The true and future value depends on customers, their brand knowledge and their likely response to marketing activity.
Brand Element:
Those trademark able devices that identify and differentiate the brand. Most strong brands employ multiple brand elements. Brand element choice criteria includes 6 main parameters first three being memorable, meaningful and likable (brand building) and last three being transferable, adaptable and protective (defensive).
Declining Leaders
Kodak AAA Tide
Brand Structure (Esteem & Knowledge) (E There are the five key components of the model 1. Differentiation degree to which a brand is seen as different from others 2. Energy brands sense of momentum 3. Relevance breadth of brands appeal 4. Esteem how well the brand is regarded and respected 5. Knowledge how familiar and intimate customers are with the brand
Resonance
Salience
Chapter 10 - Creating Brand Equity Trends Brand Salience how often and how easily customers think of the brand under
various purchase or consumption situations. Brand Performance how well the product or service meets customers functional needs Brand Imagery - describes the extrinsic properties of the product or service; also the way in which brand attempts to meet customers psychological or social needs Brand Judgements focus on customers own personal opinions and evaluations Brand Feelings customers emotional responses and reactions with respect to the brand Brand Resonance nature of the relationship customers have with the brand and the extent to which they feel theyre in sync with it
Brand Reinforcement
Brand needs to be managed so its value does not depreciate. Brand equity reinforced by marketing actions that consistently convey the meaning of the brand in terms of what it represents and how it makes the products superior. Reinforcing requires innovation and relevance throughout the marketing program.
Brand Audit consumer focussed series of procedures to assess the health of the
brand, uncover its sources of brand equity and suggest ways to improve and leverage its equity.
Brand Valuation Job of estimating the total financial value of the brand.
Brand Portfolios
Marketers need multiple brands to cater to multiple markets. The reasons for diversifying the brand portfolio 1. Increasing shelf presence and retailer dependence in the store 2. Attracting customers seeking variety who may otherwise have switched to another brand 3. Increasing internal competition within the firm 4. Yielding economies of scale in advertising, sales, merchandising and physical distribution
Customer Equity
Sum of lifetime values of all customers. The aim of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is to produce high customer equity.