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		<title>Creating a &#039;strong&#039; brand</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 02:29:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cal Tod</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Strong brands aren&#8217;t necessarily remembered for the products it sells, but the emotional connection consumers have to the brand itself.
A recent study from Millward Brown &#8216;The Brandz Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands Ranking&#8217; has reinforced this, stating:
&#8220;As you look through the list of the top 100 brands, you&#8217;ll see names that you recognize, names [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Strong brands aren&#8217;t necessarily remembered for the products it sells, but the emotional connection consumers have to the brand itself.</p>
<p>A recent study from Millward Brown <a href="http://www.millwardbrown.com/Sites/Optimor/Content/KnowledgeCenter/BrandzRanking.aspx">&#8216;The Brandz Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands Ranking&#8217;</a> has reinforced this, stating:</p>
<p>&#8220;As you look through the list of the top 100 brands, you&#8217;ll see names that you recognize, names that evoke an emotional connection&#8230;These responses to  brand draw customers, drive investment, and help assure long-term corporate stability.&#8221;</p>
<p>Once established, a strong brand creates a competitive advantage, allowing it to &#8220;[command] a price premium and decrease the cost of entry into new markets and categories. They reduce business risk and help attract and retain talented staff.&#8221;</p>
<p>So now you know why you want your brand to be the best it can be (maybe even make the top 100 one day!). How do you get there?</p>
<p>Connecting Images can assist you with an integrated communications campaign that will ensure your brand resonates for your customer and evokes an emotional response. Call (03) 9819 2566 to arrange to come in for a coffee and a chat.</p>
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