Brand Architecture
Brand Architecture
Brand Architecture
Different brand names if different target segments accessed via different channels and or products
House of Brands
Endorsed Brands
Sub-Brands
Branded House
Independent Brands, Each working in their own right, belonging to a Remote parent firm
Not Connected
Shadow Endorser
Tide (P&G) Accura (Honda) Touchstone (Disney)
In a House of Brands
The key competency itself is often the creation, growth and Management of Brands More B-to-C than B-to-B: Most of the offering value is in the brand, and opposed to the product in use
Tide
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Ariel
Ivory
Cascade
House of Brands
Endorsed Brands
Sub-Brands
Branded House
Strong Brands on their own, strengthened in a customer-relevant way by an association with the parent brand
Endorsed Brands
Strong Brands on their ownin their segment, strengthened by the master brand
Token/Remote Endorsement
Grape Nuts from Post Dockers, by Levis Universal Pictures, a Sony Company
Linked Name
Strong Endorsement
Courtyard by Marriott Obsession by Calvin Klein Walkman by Sony
Nestea
McMuffin MaxPacks
Endorsed Brands
Independent Can provide Relevant Support Degree of relevant support determines level: Token, Linked Names, Strong Can Build Strength for both brands
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House of Brands
Endorsed Brands
Sub-Brands
Branded House
Separate, Strong Brands tied to and synergistic with the parent brand
SubBrands
Co-Drivers
Gillette Mach 3 (Powerful Product Brand) Sony Trinitron DuPont Stainmaster (Powerful Ingredient Brand)
Subbrands
Connected directly to the master brand -modify the emotional takeaway or proposition. Substantial potential impact on the master brand Critical: Degree to which they Co-Drive the buying process/decision
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House of Brands
Endorsed Brands
Sub-Brands
Branded House
Parent Brand Drives, products under it are named following their benefits or specifications
Branded House
Different Identity
GE Capital, Appliance Nestle Coffee, Morsels Levis Europe/US GE
Same Identity
BMW
Healthy Choice Virgin Penn State MBA (?)
Smeal (?)
A Branded House
Master Brand is driver across Multiple categories Under that primarily Product Descriptors/ Highly descriptive trademarks. Master brand should be in a position to add to and be strengthened by all the firms offerings.
BMW
530i
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X5
750iL
More
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Introduction
Persons identity serves to provide direction, purpose & meaning for that person Similarly Brand identity provides direction, purpose & meaning to the brand
Meaning
It is the unique set of brand associations that a brand strategist aspires to create or maintain Associations represents: What brand stands for Implies a promise to customers from the organization members Ex: Dominos Pizza
Core Identity
Represents timeless essence of brand Analogy: center that remains after you peel away onion layers Ex: Tata trust, quality Central both to meaning & success of brands..
Core Identity
Associations remain more constant as brand travels to new markets & pdts Core lasts long Ex: Bajaj Hamara Bajaj B. Position , Communication strategies & also extended identity might change but core remains unchanged..
Core Identity
Core identity follows from questions: Soul of the brand?
Core Identity
Should include elements that makes brand unique & valuable Should contribute to value proposition
Extended Identity
Includes elements that provide completeness to the brand Important elements of brands marketing program be included