co-branded; co-branding; co-brands

transitive verb

: to market or issue (something, such as a credit card) in conjunction with another company so that the product bears the name of both

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On June 17, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts announced updates to its suite of Wyndham Rewards credit cards, co-branded with Barclays, including the addition of a new premium credit card. Ryley Amond, CNBC, 23 June 2026 The record-breaking launch of NikeSkims (the co-brand effort of Kardashian’s Skims and the sportswear giant) was a slam dunk in experiential marketing, with the #SkimsxNike tag’s 12 million views on TikTok just the tip of the iceberg. Danielle Directo-Meston, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2026 Bastian relates that Delta collected $9 billion, more than four times the number in 2014, and though Amex doesn’t break out its revenues from the co-brand, the Delta experience suggests it’s scored a moonshot. Shawn Tully, Fortune, 9 May 2026 Other broadcast networks such as CBS and FOX showcase college sports, but ESPN is co-branded through the creation of conference platforms including the Longhorn Network, SEC Network, and ACC Network that devote around-the-clock and exclusive coverage to these power conferences and schools. Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026 The style keeps the signature Clarks fobs, which are co-branded this time and hang from a silver ball chain. Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 21 Jan. 2026 Delta has a major partnership with American Express, and its co-brand credit card brings in billions of dollars in revenue for Delta. Ken Sweet, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026 According to statistics from YiCai, the Zootopia franchise has co-branded with over 70 Chinese brands – especially in the trendy collectibles market – including Pop Mart, whose Labubu dolls gained global popularity earlier this year. Joyce Jiang, CNN Money, 16 Dec. 2025 The collaboration with On is made up of two co-branded On Cloud 6 shoes, a long-sleeve tee, a cap, socks, and a beautiful photo book. Will Porter, Outside, 15 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of co-brand was in 1982

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“Co-brand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/co-brand. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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