Brand Management

Paper Code: 
BSR 617(B)
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Purpose of this course is to develop an understanding of the underlying concepts, strategies and issues involved in managing brands.

 

9.00
Unit I: 
Stages of Brand Management

 

Introduction, Elaboration, Fortification, Types of Brand & their stages, Functional, Symbolic, Experiential

 

9.00
Unit II: 
Branding Strategy

 

Definition, Types of branding strategy, Product Branding, Line Branding, Range Branding, Umbrella Branding, Source Double Branding, Endorsement Branding, Factors affecting the branding strategy.

 

9.00
Unit III: 
Line Extensions

 

Meaning & Significance, Risks in Line Extensions, Brand Extensions, Meaning , Need / Importance of Brand Extensions

 

9.00
Unit IV: 
Types of Brand Extensions

 

Product Form of Extension, Companion Product, Customer Form Extension, Company Expertise, Brand Distinction, Brand Image or Prestige, Distinctive Taste, Ingredient or Component, Advantages & Disadvantages of Brand Extensions

 

9.00
Unit V: 
Brand Hierarchy

 

Concept, types, product hierarchy
Brand Portfolio, Flankers, Cash Cows, Low-end entry level High-end entry level

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Strategic brand management, Keller,Ambi, Isaac Jacob,Prentice Hall of India, 2016
  • Building Brand Value: 5 Steps To Building Powerful Brands, Parmeswara, M.G., Tata McGrawHill, 2006
  • Brand Management; Harsh V Verma, 2nd, Excel Books, 2016
  • Brand Aid: A Quick Reference Guide to Solving your Branding Problems and Strengthening your Market Position, Brad VanAuken, AMACOM, 2014
  • Chandershekhar, K.S., Product Management- Text, Applications and Cases, Himalayan Publishing Houser, Edition 2012.

 

References: 
  • DuttaKirti, Brand Management – Principles and Practices, Oxford University Press,2012
  • Kapferer .J.N, The Strategic Brand Management-Advanced Insights & Strategic Thinking,5 edition,2012.
  • Kevin Lane Keller ,Strategic brand management: building, measuring, and managing brand equity,Prentice Hall, 2013
  • Tapan K.Panda, Product and Brand Management, Oxford University Press,2016
  • A.K.Chitale, Ravi Gupta, Product and Brand Management, PHI  Learning Limited Delhi, 2016

 

Academic Year: 
2019-2020
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