Branding
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Branding may refer to:
Physical markings
[edit]- Making a mark, typically by charring:
- Wood branding, permanently marking, by way of heat, typically of wood (also applied to plastic, cork, leather, etc.)
- Livestock branding, the marking of animals to indicate ownership such as
- Human branding, body modification done for various reasons, voluntary and involuntary, throughout history
- Freeze branding, permanently marking by way of cold
- Vehicle title branding, a permanent designation indicating that a vehicle has been "written off"
Marketing
[edit]- Brand, a name, logo, slogan, and/or design scheme associated with a product or service
- Branding (promotional), the distribution of merchandise with a brand name or symbol imprinted
- Brand management, the application of marketing techniques to a specific product, product line, or brand
- Employer branding, the application of brand management to recruitment marketing and internal brand engagement
- Internet branding, brand management on the Internet
- Nation branding, the application of marketing and brand management techniques for the advancement of a country
- Place branding, the application of marketing and place promotion techniques for the advancement of country subdivisions (mostly tourism and investments)
- Personal branding, people and their careers marketed as brands (also reputation equity)
- Co-branding, two companies or brands partnering on a product or service
- Branding agency, a type of marketing agency, group or a firm which specializes in creating brands
- Faith branding, the application of marketing techniques to religious institutions or individuals
- School branding, the application of marketing techniques to education organizations