# Brands and strategic planning

Subject: Advertising and Public Relations

Exam: M2

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Definition → distinct points → one linked example

| Topic | Answer structure |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | Identifier + associations; identity versus image |
| Brand equity | Awareness + associations + perceived quality + loyalty |
| Positioning | Target + category + relevant benefit + credible proof |
| Management challenges | Fragmented markets/media + informed buyer + shopper/user + extensions |
| Marketing-plan review | Product description + market assessment + source of business + marketing objectives |
| Five strategic steps | Select target audience → understand decision-making → determine positioning → communication strategy → media strategy |

For an objective, state exactly what changes, among whom, from what baseline, to what target and by when. Keep a marketing outcome, a communication outcome and a delivery measure distinct.

#### Illustrative example · One coherent answer

For a fictional refill-bottle launch, identify campus users, promise a supported convenience benefit, demonstrate the refill process and choose relevant campus media. Explain why each decision fits the same audience; do not use unrelated examples for every sentence.