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Brand building glossary

freestanding brand

A brand that nominally exists as an independent entity. For example, Proctor & Gamble’s freestanding brands include Gillette, Pringles and Pampers.

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differentiation

A trait traditionally thought of as an important business advantage. However, newer research shows that distinctiveness, not differentiation, is more likely to lead to a sale. Exceptions in...

sub-brand

A strategy of developing one or more branded offerings that are different from, but related to, another branded product or service. Often applied to leverage existing brand value into anoth...

brand discovery

An investigation into a brand intended to determine its current status across various dimensions. The process often involves a brand audit, interviews with key stakeholders, and various for...

brand salience

The degree to which a brand sticks out to be recognized among competitors and recalled by its intended audience.

copywriter

The individual responsible for originating marketing messages.

service brand

A brand representing a service rather than a product.

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