Brand Management

Synopsis

MKT354 Brand Management covers the practice of inventing, developing and nurturing a company’s most important asset – its brand. The intangible value of a branded product or service differentiates it from competitors and creates strong bonds with consumers and customers. Students will learn about the design and implementation of marketing programmes and activities to build, measure and manage brand equity.

Level: 3
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: Every January

Topics

Introduction to brand management
Customer-based Brand Equity – Understanding and Applying the Model
Developing Brand Positioning
Choosing Brand Elements to build brand equity
Apply marketing-mix to Build Brand Equity
Planning Integrating Marketing Communications to Build Brand Equity
Leveraging Secondary Brand Association to Build Brand Equity
Developing a Brand Equity Measurement system and measuring sources of brand equity
Designing and Implementing Branding Portfolio and Brand Architecture Strategies
Introducing New Products/Services into Brand Architecture Using brand Extension and New Brands
Managing brand over time
Managing Brands over Geographic and Market Segments

Learning Outcome

Apply the important factors that are critical for building brand equity.
Examine the impact and usage of brand elements in reinforcing brand equity.
Discuss how marketing concepts and communications will elevate brand equity.
Distinguish the different secondary associations that are important in defining the perception of a brand and how they can be applied.
Appraise the application of brand architecture and brand portfolio towards effective brand management.
Recommend the different approaches and considerations for managing brands overtime by using relevant techniques and models.

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Singapore University of Social Sciences

Brand Management

Brand Management (MKT354)

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