Session 13: Categorization Flashcards
Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Categorized by:
Region
Experience
Collection
Two Smart Watch Strategies
LG G watch & Samsung Gear S
- both have different niche markets
- LG is upgrading as if it was a regular watch
- Samsung is upgrading the experience
Schemas
Beliefs about and knowledge linked to a concept (brand, product, people, etc.)
Image
A subset of salient and feeling-related associations stored in a brand schema
Haagen- Dazs Developing schemas and images
- All-natural ice cream - uses bees, pear, flowers, and cherries
Chobani Developing schemas and images
More than just a snack
Brand personality
The set of associations that reflect the personification of the brand.
Like human personality, it’s distinctive and enduring
Brand personality: I’m a Mac, I’m a PC
- Depicts that Mac is outdated and can easily contract viruses
Brand personality: siri vs amazon echo
Siri: much more sarcastic and straight forward
Alexa: Kind and nice
Brand personality: Exciting Brands (youthful, energetic)
- Virgin Atlantic
- Aloft Hotel
- MTV
- Yahoo!
- Mountain Dew
Brand personality: Sincere Brands (warm, nurturing)
- Singapore Airlines
- Ritz-Carlton
- Hallmark
- Ford
- Coca-Cola
What is the difference between sincere and warm brands vs exciting brands?
Sincere and warn brands will garner relationship advantages (e.g., Deepened over time; relationship strength)
vs.
Exciting brands are attractive and attention-grabbing (but like short-lived flings)
Transgressions with sincere and warm brands vs exciting brands?
Relationships with sincere brands suffered in the wake of transgressions
whereas relationships with exciting brands surprisingly showed signs of re invigoration after such transgressions
Brand personality: Modern hotels
Modern hotel names are often short, vague, and misspelled
e.g., jaz in the city, moxy hotels, vib, tune
Brand story/biography
- Build brands on rich brand story/brand biography (sort of as a person, how they were born, grew up, and have evolved)
- Differentiate brands in a personal and meaningful way