Contribution of Brand Image and Brand Identity to Gain Competitive Advantage: A Case study of UK Fashion Brands

Contribution of Brand Image and Brand Identity to Gain Competitive Advantage: A Case study of UK Fashion Brands
Author: Hellen Dreeves
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
Total Pages: 81
Release: 2014-09-09
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3656738793

Scientific Study from the year 2012 in the subject Communications - Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing, Social Media, , language: English, abstract: The main purpose of the present study was to inquire into the contribution of brand image and brand identity for attaining competitive advantage. For the purpose of the same a case study on fashion industry was taken with a few established and globally recognised fashion brands existing in London. The review of literature indicates that one of the sources for attaining competitive advantage could be the parameters as identified by customer perception model evolved out of the value-cascade positioning; such as the product characteristics, price, promotional activities of the fashion firm and reaching the target audience. The reason being they mostly remain invisible and at times difficult to copy. It is also evident from the data presentation and analysis that the intangible sources as referred in the literature review can also viewed through to gain brand image and brand identity and further lead the fashion industries to gain competitive advantage; they become the most imperative resources. Though an attempt has been made in the fourth chapter to establish relationship between brand images and brand identity its lead to attain competitive advantage could not be explored scientifically, but sufficiently explored with case studies. The case studies were established fashion brand with global recognition. The collected data supported the methodology of secondary data source as well as with interviews. Subsequent analysis of the data has identified a theoretical model that is proposed as the findings of the present study. As a bottom line it is found by the researcher that the brand image and brand identity leads to competitive advantage.

Digital and Social Media Marketing

Digital and Social Media Marketing
Author: Nripendra P. Rana
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2019-11-11
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3030243745

This book examines issues and implications of digital and social media marketing for emerging markets. These markets necessitate substantial adaptations of developed theories and approaches employed in the Western world. The book investigates problems specific to emerging markets, while identifying new theoretical constructs and practical applications of digital marketing. It addresses topics such as electronic word of mouth (eWOM), demographic differences in digital marketing, mobile marketing, search engine advertising, among others. A radical increase in both temporal and geographical reach is empowering consumers to exert influence on brands, products, and services. Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and digital media are having a significant impact on the way people communicate and fulfil their socio-economic, emotional and material needs. These technologies are also being harnessed by businesses for various purposes including distribution and selling of goods, retailing of consumer services, customer relationship management, and influencing consumer behaviour by employing digital marketing practices. This book considers this, as it examines the practice and research related to digital and social media marketing.

Handbook of Marketing Scales

Handbook of Marketing Scales
Author: William O. Bearden
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 568
Release: 1999-11-12
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780761910008

A total of 192 multi-item scales, each presented in a consistent format, on topics such as individual behaviour, consumer psychology, values and attitudes are provided in this 2nd edition. A comprehensive index is included.

Brand New Justice

Brand New Justice
Author: Simon Anholt
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 185
Release: 2006-08-11
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1136426078

Recently vilified as the prime dynamic driving home the breach between poor and rich nations, here the branding process is rehabilitated as a potential saviour of the economically underprivileged. Brand New Justice, now in a revised paperback edition, systematically analyses the success stories of the Top Thirteen nations, demonstrating that their wealth is based on the 'last mile' of the commercial process: buying raw materials and manufacturing cheaply in third world countries, these countries realise their lucrative profits by adding value through finishing, packaging and marketing and then selling the branded product on to the end-user at a hugely inflated price. The use of sophisticated global media techniques alongside a range of creative marketing activities are the lynchpins of this process. Applying his observations on economic history and the development and impact of global marketing, Anholt presents a cogent plan for developing nations to benefit from globalization. So long the helpless victim of capitalist trading systems, he shows that they can cross the divide and graduate from supplier nation to producer nation. Branding native produce on a global scale, making a commercial virtue out of perceived authenticity and otherness and fully capitalising on the 'last mile' benefits are key to this graduation and fundamental to forging a new global economic balance. Anholt argues with a forceful logic, but also backs his hypothesis with enticing glimpses of this process actually beginning to take place. Examining activities in India, Thailand, Russia and Africa among others, he shows the risks, challenges and pressures inherent in 'turning the tide', but above all he demonstrates the very real possibility of enlightened capitalism working as a force for good in global terms.

Contemporary Case Studies on Fashion Production, Marketing and Operations

Contemporary Case Studies on Fashion Production, Marketing and Operations
Author: Pui-Sze Chow
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 245
Release: 2017-12-04
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9811070075

This book adopts a case study based research approach to examine the contemporary issues in the fashion industry. It documents real-world practices in fashion business from production, marketing to operations. Founded on an extensive review of literature, these case studies discuss the challenges that are pertinent to the current business environment in this important industry, provide benchmarks and generate insights to practitioners as well as suggest future directions to researchers. The book serves as a nexus of the theories and the industrial practices that advances knowledge for both the academia and the private sector in fashion business.

Creating a Brand Identity: A Guide for Designers

Creating a Brand Identity: A Guide for Designers
Author: Catharine Slade-Brooking
Publisher: Laurence King Publishing
Total Pages: 427
Release: 2016-01-18
Genre: Design
ISBN: 1780679807

Creating a brand identity is a fascinating and complex challenge for the graphic designer. It requires practical design skills and creative drive as well as an understanding of marketing and consumer behaviour. This practical handbook is a comprehensive introduction to this multifaceted process. Exercises and examples highlight the key activities undertaken by designers to create a successful brand identity, including defining the audience, analyzing competitors, creating mood boards, naming brands, designing logos, presenting to clients, rebranding and launching the new identity. Case studies throughout the book are illustrated with brand identities from around the world, including a diverse range of industries – digital media, fashion, advertising, product design, packaging, retail and more.

Brand Relevance

Brand Relevance
Author: David A. Aaker
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 400
Release: 2011-01-25
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0470613580

Branding guru Aaker shows how to eliminate the competition and become the lead brand in your market This ground-breaking book defines the concept of brand relevance using dozens of case studies-Prius, Whole Foods, Westin, iPad and more-and explains how brand relevance drives market dynamics, which generates opportunities for your brand and threats for the competition. Aaker reveals how these companies have made other brands in their categories irrelevant. Key points: When managing a new category of product, treat it as if it were a brand; By failing to produce what customers want or losing momentum and visibility, your brand becomes irrelevant; and create barriers to competitors by supporting innovation at every level of the organization. Using dozens of case studies, shows how to create or dominate new categories or subcategories, making competitors irrelevant Shows how to manage the new category or subcategory as if it were a brand and how to create barriers to competitors Describes the threat of becoming irrelevant by failing to make what customer are buying or losing energy David Aaker, the author of four brand books, has been called the father of branding This book offers insight for creating and/or owning a new business arena. Instead of being the best, the goal is to be the only brand around-making competitors irrelevant.

Brand Leadership

Brand Leadership
Author: David A. Aaker
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 550
Release: 2012-12-11
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1471104370

Management fads come and go in the blink of an eye, but branding is here to stay. Closely watched by the stock market and obsessed over by the biggest companies, brand identity is the one indisputable source of sustainable competitive advantage, the vital key to customer loyalty. David Aaker is widely recognised as the leading expert in this burgeoning field. Now he prepares managers for the next wave of the brand revolution. With coauthor Erich Joachimsthaler, Aaker takes brand management to the next level - strategic brand leadership. Required reading for every marketing manager is the authors' conceptualisation of 'brand architecture' - how multiple brands relate to each other - and their insights on the hot new area of Internet branding. Full of impeccable, intelligent guidance, BRAND LEADERSHIP is the visionary key to business success in the future.

Aaker on Branding

Aaker on Branding
Author: David Aaker
Publisher: Morgan James Publishing
Total Pages: 219
Release: 2014-07-15
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1614488320

"Aaker on Branding" presents in a compact form the twenty essential principles of branding that will lead to the creation of strong brands. Culled from the six David Aaker brand books and related publications, these principles provide the broad understanding of brands, brand strategy, brand portfolios, and brand building that all business, marketing, and brand strategists should know. "Aaker on Branding" is a source for how you create and maintain strong brands and synergetic brand portfolios. It provides a checklist of strategies, perspectives, tools, and concepts that represents not only what you should know but also what action options should be on the table. When followed, these principles will lead to strong, enduring brands that both support business strategies going forward and create coherent and effective brand families. Those now interested in and involved with branding are faced with information overload, not only from the Aaker books but from others as well. It is hard to know what to read and which elements to adapt. There are a lot of good ideas out there but also some that are inferior, need updating, or are subject to being misinterpreted and misapplied. And there are some ideas that, while plausible, are simply wrong if not dangerous especially if taken literally. "Aaker on Branding"offers a sense of topic priorities and a roadmap to David Aaker's books, thinking, and contributions. As it structures the larger literature of the brand field, it also advances the theory of branding and the practice of brand management and, by extension, the practice of business management.