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Brand Extension
Glossaries
| Term | Definition |
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| Brand Extension | Brand Extension is a marketing strategy that involves using an existing and established brand to launch a product or service in a new product category, different from the one in which the brand usually operates. A cosa serve / Perché è importanteThis strategy serves to leverage the awareness, trust, and reputation (Brand Equity) of the main brand (called the Parent Brand or Master Brand) to reduce the costs and risks associated with entering a new market. It allows for quicker adoption by consumers, who already know and trust the name. Quando si usa / In che contesto è utileIt is used when a company wants to diversify its business. It is effective if the fundamental values of the brand (e.g., "design", "innovation", "reliability") are transferable and relevant to the new product category as well. Esempio pratico
Insight extraBrand Extension is a powerful yet risky strategy. If the new product fails or is inconsistent with the brand image, it can damage (dilute) the reputation of the Parent Brand. It is essential to distinguish it from Line Extension, which only introduces new variations (flavours, sizes, colours) within the same product category (e.g., Barilla launching a new pasta shape). |
