| Atricle Dump |
Hubs | Hubbers | Topics | Request |
| #1 in Business | Subscribe Email Print |
|
You are here: Home > Business > Branding > Notable News - The Branding Myth |
|
Atricle Dump - Notable News - The Branding Myth
Brand Awareness - Brand Identity t, you can up with a huge list of features you can count on at McDonalds.About once a month a few of us at the office get together during lunch for what has become known as a SWAP meeting. We share thoughts, stories and sometimes play Pictionary. It’s a great way to relieve stress and learn interesting tidbits about the people we work with.One afternoon our conversation turned, as all conversations eventually do, to the topic of The Lord of the Rings. Our discussi Doesn't that make the term "branding" when applied to logo, look and colour seem a bit of a misnomer? We know that the concept was born in a single locati If you think branding is a logo, letterhead, or web design with all the same look, and colours, then it's true...they can "do branding". Let's take a look at one of the world's best-branded companies, McDonalds. You may not like the food, but if someone says "golden arches" you know what institution they are talking about. Mickey D, McCoffee and Big Mac all bring the same familiar name to mind. You each may have a different reaction to the thought of eating there, but any one of the many product names will trigger the bigger picture. Think about the things you know from each of your McDonalds experiences: You know they have salty fries, the food is fast, and there is a system to everything they do. The staff often says the same things to you. You can get the same core menu items all over the world. If you take the time to think about it, you can up with a huge list of features you can count on at McDonalds. Doesn't that make the term "branding" when applied to logo, look and colour seem a bit of a misnomer? We know that the concept was born in a single locatio Let's take a look at one of the world's best-branded companies, McDonalds. You may not like the food, but if someone says "golden arches" you know what institution they are talking about. Mickey D, McCoffee and Big Mac all bring the same familiar name to mind. You each may have a different reaction to the thought of eating there, but any one of the many product names will trigger the bigger picture. Think about the things you know from each of your McDonalds experiences: You know they have salty fries, the food is fast, and there is a system to everything they do. The staff often says the same things to you. You can get the same core menu items all over the world. If you take the time to think about it, you can up with a huge list of features you can count on at McDonalds. Doesn't that make the term "branding" when applied to logo, look and colour seem a bit of a misnomer? We know that the concept was born in a single locati Think about the things you know from each of your McDonalds experiences: You know they have salty fries, the food is fast, and there is a system to everything they do. The staff often says the same things to you. You can get the same core menu items all over the world. If you take the time to think about it, you can up with a huge list of features you can count on at McDonalds. Doesn't that make the term "branding" when applied to logo, look and colour seem a bit of a misnomer? We know that the concept was born in a single locati Doesn't that make the term "branding" when applied to logo, look and colour seem a bit of a misnomer? We know that the concept was born in a single locati Doesn't that make the term "branding" when applied to logo, look and colour seem a bit of a misnomer? We know that the concept was born in a single location in small town America. How do you think that McDonalds developed their brand? You can get the book and read all about it, but you don't have to do that to figure out how to build your own brand. There is no secret. It's all about organizational culture. Brand is the personality your business has developed through your leadership and the systems you put in place. It's having a customer know that each time they go into your business, they will be treated the same way they were last time they were there. They will see some of the same products. The staff will say hello just like they always do. The business will have the same policies and procedures...in other words...a customer can count on you to be who you were during their last experience. No one else can create a brand for you, ...unless you hired a CEO to run the business, set the parameters and standards, and writes the operational procedure manuals. Many businesses start small, with the owner doing
HTTP = HTML link (for blogs, profiles,phorums):
Related Articles:Why Companies Give Corporate Awards Examine Your Bills Closely to Save Money Telecom Bill Management Audits
|