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As a professional branding consultant working for a branding agency I am always amazed at the lack of knowledge of ad agencies or marketing companies when it comes to branding. Sure, they all say they do branding but saying a buzz word does not make it so. All they really care about is doing what they do best. Media. That is right, they buy and sell media. That is how they make their money and what they are concerned about. So when considering an agency consider what ultimately motivates them.

Another big disadvantage that ad agencies have compared to a branding agency is their short term thinking. Sure they come up with funny and witty TV commercials that make you laugh but they are extremely short lived. A true branding company thinks long term and how actions internally and externally affect the brand. For instance you may have seen the new ASK search engine TV campaign that features Kato Kaelin. That was obviously done by an ad agency that could care less what the long term effects are on Ask’s brand. Of course the customer approved that ad and should be ashamed.

How many TV commercials do you see that require you to scratch your head in amazement? These were all produced by ad agencies that have no real branding knowledge. A branding agency would not make these mistakes. Short term advertising is not part of the tactics a branding firm would recommend. Everything is done according to the strategy and brand identity of the client.

So why is that important? Building your brand identity is the most important thing you can do for your company. It is what differentiates your company from all your competitors. It is what makes your employees stay with your company or draws perspective candidates to your company. It is what reduces your marketing and advertising budget. Brand identity is the driving force behind your company. It will also help to develop your brand image in the marketplace which is what you are after.

When deciding on hiring a branding agency or an ad agency consider what is important to you. If you are just looking to make a quick hit in the marketplace then an ad agency may be the way to go. If you are looking to develop a long term integrated branding strategy then hiring a branding agency will be a smart decision for you and your firm.

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Many people may disagree on many things but, when it comes to cheap car audio, they all agree. No one likes to pay high prices even if they have the money. The money can be directed elsewhere. Affordable car audio is available in the market and you do not have to go in circles. You need to do a thorough search through the internet and compare prices of the same product in different stores, different brands, locations and many other factors. You are sure to land on a store that specializes in selling the car audio at a cheap price. It is no longer a secret that brands who have built a name for themselves engage in hiking prices for products in the name of quality. Some companies view themselves as a rare gift to the human kind. This attitude has been noted by consumers leading to the growth of other smaller brands who are making a name. One thing that turns off customers is a self righteous attitude.

This does not to mean that you dismiss all major brands. There are major brands that have been committed to providing fair deals for customers. The first thing you need to do when you find a store offering cheap car audio is to make sure they are licensed. If their papers are in order, the issue of quality comes up. Establish why they offer cheap car audio. You do not want to be a damping ground for defective products. You also do not want fake goods on your hands. Sometimes it can be hard to actually know certain facts but you can try. Try to find out what other buyers say. They may post reviews on their sites. Use word of mouth to talk to people who have dealt with the stores. You want to know if they were satisfied with the kind of service and goods they got.

Posted reviews on sites may be cooked up and they may only post reviews that favor them therefore, it is vital to use word of mouth. Reviews by independent bodies are also worth reading. The cheap car audio store must stock what you want. Everyone appreciates finding the right car audio that you had in mind. If you did not have anything in mind, the varieties in the store will serve a great purpose of inspiring you. Among the cheap items you can get are speakers, amplifiers, subwoofers and many other car audio components. You can bid for a car audio on eBay and get a very affordable deal. You need to inspect the car audio before purchasing it though you might no be able to do that online, make sure you are aware of all the features to the letter.

You are at a better position knowing the kind of policies and terms the stores come with. The payment details need to be clear. Another detail that is vital is the shipping and handling of your merchandise. The specific conditions need to be read on their sites if they have any. Know if they have installation services for the items. The audio products will continue to help consumers acquire some of the best sound systems in the market. They also encourage a buyer to shop in the same stores and builds customer relations with the company. Entertainment for our cars is vital because it relaxes and soothes us anytime we feel like and cheap car audio will do all that and more. Get yourself a great deal that is cheap.

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Money clothing was established in 2003 by Melvyn de Villiers and Nick Cordell, joined the following year by Takashi “Maru” Marujo. The three designers wanted to shake up the way fashion was created – they wanted to create a range of urban streetwear that they were “proud to wear, not just because of the label, but also because of the product itself.”

Money garments, not only brilliantly designed – each item taking traits, flair and quirks from the designers – but were also created using the very best materials and textiles. The level of detail is almost unrivalled, and the three designers were obviously obsessed with quality.

The Money brands is closely associated with two glaring characteristics: firstly, the King Ape Device which is prominently displayed upon all of the products; and, secondly, the ‘Dollar Jeans’. These jeans featured a genuine United States Dollar  bill (in denominations of $1 to $100 each) attached to the back of the jeans, just slightly above the right-hand side pocket, clearly showing the main detail but also leaving a little to the imagination.

It was these characteristics that really gave Money a big boost during their appearances at fashion shows, including ‘Magic’ held at Las Vegas, Nevada. Italy in particular was captivated by the brand, and Money was soon able to work with the leading Italian clothing manufacturers to ensure that the clothes produced were the absolute highest possible quality. This quality, matched with impeccable design, meant that it was not long before the brand was seen in good light by the Italian celebrities, such as footballers Alberto Gilardino and Luca Toni. The popularity soon spread throughout Italy’s Young and Trendy, with over 150 premium accounts being opened within Money within weeks. Money is still one of Italy’s firm favourite brands, Money often jokingly refer to Italy as being the land of “Milk and Money”.

Money hit the celebrity jackpot when A-List Brits David and Victoria Beckham were seen wearing the brand with pride in 2006. The LA Galaxy soccer player and ex-Spice Girl have long been seen as style icons for both males and females all across the world, and being picked up by them catapulted Money in to the position they are in now.

The three designers were naturally ecstatic with the success of the brand and wanted to see it go further. They expanded their offerings, keeping the styles they were famous and loved for, but also complementing with newer, cleaner designs made with special, unique materials and fabrics. The designers, especially Takashi “Maru” Marujo, spoke with their contacts and arranged for their demin jeans to be produced in Japan. These Japanese manufactured jeans are made using Kojima selvedge woven on vintage looms. Their sweaters received a similarly themed manufacturing makeover, with all sweats now being made from French Terry in Wakayama.

In just 6 years of being on the market, Money have achieved what they may have considered to be impossible in 2003. They are known and loved all over the World, not just by the Young and Trendy, but also by an impressive array of celebrities. As well as the Beckhams and the Italian footballers, Money has been seen on the backs of Chris Brown, Ashley Cole, Amir Kahn, Leo Gregory, Jay-Z and Jay Simpsons.

Availability

Money is available throughout the world. Although stockists numbers are low in the USA, there are numerous independent stockists throughout Europe which ship internationally.

United States of America (USA)
Up Against The Wall
DrJays (web based)

United Kingdom (UK)
Sa-kis.co.uk (ships worldwide)
MilanClothing

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Some people spend a lot of money in decorating their business outlet – especially if these are client interaction places. And some companies spend money on core product or service development rather than spending on overall packaging or presentation of the product. Which one is a better marketing or business model?

Now many people ask which one is the best strategy if you want to develop a good brand in any niche. Let us try to find out an answer to this question.

Before answering the question let us find out what we understand about brand.

A brand is mainly a perception – the way you perceive something or someone. Thus you cannot always determine what shod be your brand in the truest sense of the term. Your brand is determined by your target market. To add to this, two individuals of your target market may have completely different views about your brand.

A lot of people believe that the product you are selling is your brand. This is not true. To the most, the product may be a visual representation of your brand like your logo. We always think is terms of associations. We always try to associate something with another known thing for easy and better understanding and remembrance. Thus, your brand identity gets associated with your logo, company name, product range or even the telephone operator of your company.

It is always important that you invest on core product development. People will not buy your product if it fails to deliver desired result. At the same time, if you only focus on core product development rather than developing a proper brand marketing strategy, there are high chances that it will be lost in such a competitive market. They go hand in hand to reach the desired object – business.

So, if you cannot determine how your brand will be perceived, is there any need to spend on branding?

Yes; if you want a sustainable growth in your business, you must invest on proper branding. This will guide your business in the long run. People invest on branding because they want to guide people on how to identify the company or the product. Even if you do not invest on brand identity marketing and development, people will develop a brand identity for your company. However, the problem is that, in most of the cases it will not help your business. On the contrary, it may degrade your business.

What are the elements that may determine my brand?

This is one of the most important questions that you must answer to allocate your budget. A brand is normally a story that you tell people about you, your company or the product you are selling. This is a story that you believe and you target market would be interested to believe. A brand is a story that will engage the target market to talk about you.

Thus, you need to take care of all the visual aspects of your company like logo, color scheme, people, brochures etc. and what people are talking about you like newspaper coverage. All these things should have the same comprehensive story to tell about you. No one knows at what point of time your target market would develop an identity for you and thus you need to stay prepared for all occasions.

Do not forget to develop a story that your target market would like to believe and tell others.

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