Branding and the Internet
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This 7 page paper discusses the following quote "A brand is a brand regardless of its environment. Therefore, there is no need for a new theory of branding for the online environment, but merely a different approach to executing the brand’s essence". The paper assesses this statement with reference to marketing theory and practice arguing that the traditional approach may have the required knowledge but that a different approach needs to be adopted, especially for international brands. The bibliography cites 11 sources.
Filename: TEintbranding.rtf

Branding Decisions at Sylvania
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A 5 page paper discussing how Sylvania.com has been able to use the six levels of meaning suggested by Kotler (1998) – attributes, benefits, values, culture, personality and user. Analysis of the six levels of meaning in conjunction with Sylvania’s website illustrates that the company likely is using all of the levels of meaning appropriate to the company and its business. Attempting to extend marketing effectiveness to all six levels of meaning no doubt would diminish the effectiveness of some, and negate the effectiveness of others. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: KSmktgBranding.rtf

Branding in Tourism
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This 3 page paper considers how branding may be used by tourist destinations. The paper looks at how this may be achieved and gives a short example of a branding strategy for a tourist attraction. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
Filename: TEbrndtr.rtf

Branding Mac Computers
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This 14 page paper discusses what branding is and the importance of developing brands. The variables involved in creating a brand image are discussed. Passionate branding is explained, including the traits of passionate branding. The bulk of the paper describes how Apple developed the Mac brand, which is a passionate brand. Mac users are fiercely loyal. The message of the Mac brand and the variables involved are explained. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PGmacbr.rtf

Branding Plan for WVLT-TV
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A 5 page paper discussing characteristics of the viewing area of this mid-market television station and ways that the station can increase its standing in the local area. Located in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, WVLT is the perennial “also ran” in broadcast television in East Tennessee. It is a network (CBS) affiliate, but its local efforts fall short of those of the leading station in the market, the local NBC affiliate. The paper recommends that WVLT begin increasing community awareness of the station right away while simultaneously selecting a general theme as focus for greatly increased community involvement. No sources listed.
Filename: KSmktgWVLT.rtf

Branding Restaurants; The Advantages and Disadvantages
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This 6 page paper considers why restaurants are banded and the benefits that branding may bring. The negative aspects and results of branding are also considered. Examples are used to illustrate the points raised. The paper focuses on the UK, but many of the restaurant chains and examples used are known internationally. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
Filename: TErestur.wps

BRANDING – A REVIEW OF MARKETING ARTICLES
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This three page paper provides article reviews on two marketing-based articles, “The ownership effect in consumer responses to brand line stretches,” and "Using advertising alliances for new product introduction: Interactions between product complementarity and promotional strategies."
Filename: MTbrmaar.rtf

BRANDING, VALUE AND REPUTATION
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This 3-page paper focuses on the question of the value of reputation, particularly as it pertains to branding. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MTbrarep.rtf