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ingredient branding branding a product as an ingredient in another product (ex: Intel Pentium Processor and DuPont's Stainmaster) 0 nms528 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:38:18 GMT view revision history
product branding branding specific products and services 0 nms528 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:38:18 GMT view revision history
corporate branding umbrella over all company products and services, under company name 0 nms528 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:38:18 GMT view revision history
push-pull advertising pushes brand/products/services at manufacturers while consumers pull the information they demand for their needs 0 nms528 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:36:23 GMT view revision history
characteristics of trade media -smaller world with fewer reporters and editors
-very focused content and targeted audience
-rich editorial calendars
-longer lead times
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lobbying public affairs sector with primary intentions to influence public policy and regulations

-mostly collecting info rather than actually influencing decisions
-becoming increasingly regulated yet is still legal and accepted
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goal of issues management to reduce risk, preserve markets, create opportunities and manage image for stakeholders and the organization as a whole 0 nms528 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:36:23 GMT view revision history
issues management public affairs sector that focuses on anticipation/evaluation/response of public policy issues through early issue ID and the development of a strategic response 0 nms528 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:36:23 GMT view revision history
public affairs builds and maintains government relations and local community relations

goal = to create an environment that allows the organization to achieve its goals
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investor relations characteristics -specialized
-purpose: to enhance value of stock and reduce cost of capital
-two-way communication increases shareholder confidence
-greatly impacts stock prices
-rule of thumb: you tell one, you must tell all and at the same time
-smaller audience
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Three main benefits of community relations 1. philanthropy ties back to company
2. free publicity and financial benefits
3. lower turnover rate
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Three levels of community relations proactive
reactive
maintenance
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old vs. new view of community relations old = an extension of employee relations

new = much more involvement from organization
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community a social organism made up of interactions between residents and organizations 0 nms528 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:36:23 GMT view revision history
community relations planned, active and continuing participation in a community in the attempt to maintain and enhance the environment (mutually beneficial) 0 nms528 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:36:23 GMT view revision history
audience segmentation identify and prioritize audiences to determine which group will be most beneficial to target

mostly segmented by geographic location and income level
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Seven principles of creating a brand (think creative leverage) 1. start from scratch
2. simple definition of problem
3. discovering proprietary emotion
4. focus on idea, not budget
5. take a strategic risk
6. collaboration
7. listen to customer
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media vs. creative leverage media leverage: money buying up time and space

creative leverage: outsmart rather than outspend
-strategic thinking and based on research
-actionable and accountable for changing behavior
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platform idea marketing idea that becomes a part of the company (ex: Citibank case - "live richly") 0 nms528 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:13:38 GMT view revision history
exterior factors trends
consumers
media
competitors
government
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interior factors culture
interior actions and policies
existing communications
structural organization
time and budget
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definition of situational analysis -expands on problem/opportunity
-puts together all that is known (history, forces, stakeholders) and is the basis for SWOT analysis
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Seven parts of the situational analysis research
history/background
overview of situation
interior/exterior factors
stakeholders
target audience
problem statement
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problem statement -specific and measurable
-concisely summarizes situation from research
-written in present tense
-doesn't imply a solution
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Three brand valuation approaches research-based
cost-driven
comparable
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diffusion the spreading of ideas throughout a community and among a social system (aka: "road to acceptance") 0 nms528 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:13:38 GMT view revision history
What are companies most valued by: tangible or intangible assets? intangible assets 0 nms528 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:13:38 GMT view revision history
tangible vs. intangible assets Tangible = land, money, investment, buildings

Intangible = technology, patents, employees, BRAND (most important)
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What makes a brand great? compelling idea
core purpose
central principal
differentiation
competition
consistency
superior products/services
distinctive positioning
interior/exterior commitment
relevancy
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Six brand management guidelines 1. protect your brand
2. honor your stakeholders
3. treat it as an investment
4. exploit financial potential
5. understand that it's complex
6. consistency
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What is NOT a brand? logo
jingle
product itself
tagline
positioning in the market
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Three components of branding valuable asset
needs protection
long-term competitive advantage
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Three parts that make up a brand vision = management
culture = employees
image = outside world
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What makes an ad good? tells benefits
accuracy
thorough
images
well-organized
memorable
persuasive
unique selling point
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advertising -single component where info is placed in the media by an identified sponsor
-pay for time & space
-highly controlled
-usually one-way communication
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public relations -management function that builds relationships through two-way communication
-usually not paid advertising
-mix of several tactics
-oftentimes have less control but is seen as more credible
-often linked to news
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marketing -management function that identifies a demand and offers products and services
-causes a transaction
-variety of business activities
-price, product, promotion, packaging & distribution
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Five components of a case study situational analysis
identifying audience/stakeholders
opportunities/challenges
options/strategy (specific actions)
solutions/outcomes
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Six types of research primary
secondary
qualitative
quantitative
formal
informal
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Four Step Process 1. Define problem/opportunity
-Research and situational analysis
2. Planning/programming
-Devise and package a strategy
3. Execution
-Specific actions and frame message
4. Evaluation
-Assessment of results and measurement
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barriers to communication jargon, cultures & values, credibility, censorship, ethics, unreliable media, new media, gatekeepers, time, education, emotion, static 0 nms528 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:13:38 GMT view revision history
Three purposes of communication to inform
to persuade
to entertain
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Five basic communication components sender
message
channel
receiver
feedback
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