1 Brands and Brand Management

Learning Objectives

After reading this chapter, you should be able to

  1. Define “brand,” state how brand differs from a product, and explain what brand equity is.

  2. Summarize why brands are important.

  3. Explain how branding applies to virtually everything.

  4. Describe the main branding challenges and opportunities.

  5. Identify the steps in the strategic brand management process.

A brand can be a person, place, firm, or organization

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