1.4 Differentiation through brand positioning

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Positioning

Where the marketing concept is an internal strategic exercise, brand positioning is the outward communication of that marketing concept. Brand positioning can be articulated practically in the form of a brand toolbox encompassing an array of guidelines. These guidelines could refer to brand values, product benefits, associations, personality traits, logo’s, symbols, slogans, style books (e.g. colors and type fonts), stories and history.

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