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What is one of the roles of brands?
What is one of the roles of brands?
- Decrease customer loyalty
- Eliminate legal protection
- Increase product complexity
- Simplify product handling (correct)
A brand can offer legal protection through trademarks and copyrights.
A brand can offer legal protection through trademarks and copyrights.
True (A)
What is the primary advantage of strong brand loyalty?
What is the primary advantage of strong brand loyalty?
Secures price premium
Brands signify __________ and create barriers to entry.
Brands signify __________ and create barriers to entry.
Which company earns significant income from brand names?
Which company earns significant income from brand names?
A brand image cannot be duplicated, providing a competitive advantage.
A brand image cannot be duplicated, providing a competitive advantage.
How much is the annual sales of the brand Surf Excel?
How much is the annual sales of the brand Surf Excel?
The proprietary design and packaging of a brand can be protected by __________.
The proprietary design and packaging of a brand can be protected by __________.
Match the following brands with their respective sales figures:
Match the following brands with their respective sales figures:
What is a brand intended to do?
What is a brand intended to do?
Brand equity reflects only the physical aspects of a product.
Brand equity reflects only the physical aspects of a product.
What does Customer-based Brand Equity (CBBE) represent?
What does Customer-based Brand Equity (CBBE) represent?
A brand's importance as a strategic asset increases during brand __________.
A brand's importance as a strategic asset increases during brand __________.
Match the category of brands with their description:
Match the category of brands with their description:
Which of the following is an example of an experience brand?
Which of the following is an example of an experience brand?
Goodwill is defined as the physical assets of a company.
Goodwill is defined as the physical assets of a company.
What does the term 'brand power' refer to?
What does the term 'brand power' refer to?
The __________ of branding is the process of adding value to products and services.
The __________ of branding is the process of adding value to products and services.
Which company is noted as a functional brand?
Which company is noted as a functional brand?
Which approach estimates brand equity by measuring the difference in sales revenues between branded and unbranded offerings?
Which approach estimates brand equity by measuring the difference in sales revenues between branded and unbranded offerings?
Negative CBBE indicates favorable consumer reaction to marketing activities for the brand.
Negative CBBE indicates favorable consumer reaction to marketing activities for the brand.
What is the purpose of a brand audit?
What is the purpose of a brand audit?
A brand mantra is a three- to five-word articulation of the brand's ______.
A brand mantra is a three- to five-word articulation of the brand's ______.
Match the following brand elements with their definitions:
Match the following brand elements with their definitions:
What describes brand characters?
What describes brand characters?
Brand personality refers to the specific mix of human traits associated with a brand.
Brand personality refers to the specific mix of human traits associated with a brand.
Why is developing a meaningful brand hierarchy important?
Why is developing a meaningful brand hierarchy important?
Brand equity is evaluated as the net present value (NPV) of a brand's future ______.
Brand equity is evaluated as the net present value (NPV) of a brand's future ______.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of choosing brand elements?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of choosing brand elements?
What is an example of line extension?
What is an example of line extension?
Category extension involves extending a brand to products that belong to different categories.
Category extension involves extending a brand to products that belong to different categories.
What is the purpose of brand rejuvenation?
What is the purpose of brand rejuvenation?
HMT extended to ______ and watches, representing an unrelated category extension.
HMT extended to ______ and watches, representing an unrelated category extension.
Match the following brands with their extensions:
Match the following brands with their extensions:
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of luxury branding?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of luxury branding?
What is the term for the set of all brands and brand lines offered by a firm in a particular market segment?
What is the term for the set of all brands and brand lines offered by a firm in a particular market segment?
The house-of-brands strategy involves using a single corporate brand name for all products.
The house-of-brands strategy involves using a single corporate brand name for all products.
What is cobranding?
What is cobranding?
A strategy where several related products are marketed under one brand name is called a ________ brand name.
A strategy where several related products are marketed under one brand name is called a ________ brand name.
Match the following branding strategies with their descriptions:
Match the following branding strategies with their descriptions:
Which of the following is an example of brand extension?
Which of the following is an example of brand extension?
Brand dilution can be an advantage of brand extension.
Brand dilution can be an advantage of brand extension.
Name one advantage of brand extension.
Name one advantage of brand extension.
A ________ brand strategy includes products that are entirely unrelated but marketed under a single brand name.
A ________ brand strategy includes products that are entirely unrelated but marketed under a single brand name.
What type of branding strategy utilizes a corporate brand name to promote multiple products?
What type of branding strategy utilizes a corporate brand name to promote multiple products?
Study Notes
The Role of Brands
- Brands help identify the maker of a product, simplifying handling and organizing accounting.
- Legal protections for brands include trademarks for names, patents for manufacturing processes, and copyrights for packaging.
- Brands signify quality and foster customer loyalty, contributing to predictable demand and barriers to entry in the market.
- Brand loyalty can secure a price premium of 20%-25% over non-branded products, providing a competitive advantage.
Financial Impact of Brands
- Brands are significant assets for companies, contributing heavily to annual sales, e.g., Surf Excel generates ₹3000 Cr for HUL.
- Market-leading brands include Horlicks (₹5000 Cr for GSK) and Amul (₹27000 Cr for GCMMF).
- A brand is defined as a combination of elements that differentiate a seller's goods and services from competitors.
Strategic Significance of Brands
- Brands represent the value delivered to customers, enhancing loyalty and offering a strategic advantage through brand extensions.
- Types of brands based on value they offer include:
- Functional brands (e.g., Gillette, Maruti) emphasize product efficiency.
- Image brands (e.g., Parker, Coca-Cola) provide lifestyle image value.
- Experience brands (e.g., Singapore Airlines, Starbucks) focus on unique user experiences.
Brand Equity and Power
- Brand equity refers to the monetary value of a brand, incorporating goodwill and intangible assets.
- Positive customer-based brand equity (CBBE) occurs when consumers react favorably to a branded product compared to an unbranded one.
- Measurement methods for brand equity include cost, market, and financial approaches, assessing sales revenue and future earnings predictions.
Brand Assessment Techniques
- Brand audits evaluate brand health and sources of equity; brand tracking collects quantitative consumer data over time.
Design Considerations in Branding
- A brand mantra captures the essence of a brand in a few words, communicating uniqueness and inspiring stakeholders.
- Choosing brand elements requires them to be memorable, meaningful, likable, transferable, adaptable, and protectable.
- Brand characters enhance brand likability by incorporating human traits.
Brand Hierarchy and Portfolio Management
- Brand hierarchy organizes a company’s brands relative to its products and each other, crucial for managing diverse portfolios.
- Managing brand portfolios may involve house-of-brands and branded-house strategies, ensuring targeted marketing for different segments.
Cobranding Strategies
- Cobranding involves marketing together two or more brands, which can occur through same-company or joint venture collaborations.
Brand Dynamics and Extensions
- Brand repositioning can employ strategies like back to basics or reinvention to refresh brand appeal.
- Brand extensions can lead to dilution but provide opportunities for growth.
- Types of brand extensions include line extensions (more products within the same line), category extensions (related products), and unrelated extensions (new categories).
Brand Rejuvenation and Relaunch
- Rejuvenation revitalizes brands showing staleness, maintaining their relevance.
- Brands like Nokia may undergo relaunches with new marketing strategies to improve performance.
Luxury Branding
- Luxury brands possess characteristics of quality and uniqueness, requiring careful management to balance exclusivity with accessibility.
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Description
This quiz explores the significance of brands in business, focusing on their role in identifying products, ensuring legal protection, and fostering customer loyalty. Additionally, it delves into the financial impact brands have on companies' revenues and their strategic importance in competitive markets.
