branding

noun

brand·​ing ˈbran-diŋ How to pronounce branding (audio)
: the promoting of a product or service by identifying it with a particular brand

Examples of branding in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Her approach integrates these elements into her branding, aiming to create a cohesive identity that resonates across both auditory and visual domains. Anto Dotcom, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2024 Work to develop new city branding began in early 2023, with officials consulting Corrina Gould, the tribal chair of the Confederated Villages of Lisjan, who advised against using a Native person in the update designs. Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2024 In a crowded market, beer has relied on novel branding to stand out. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2024 Despite confusing branding from some automakers and others that may suggest otherwise, ADAS systems crucially are not the same as fully-autonomous, self-driving vehicles. Popular Science, 13 Mar. 2024 The interior is basically the same aside from AMG branding and the option of a dashboard-spanning MBUX Superscreen with a 14.3-inch passenger display. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2024 Each pair also includes a special box replete with Ducks 30th anniversary branding. Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 7 Mar. 2024 Lively first launched her non-alcoholic drink company in 2021 with elegant glass-bottle branding and flavors including lemon lime, grapefruit, ginger beer and tonic water. Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 4 Mar. 2024 That means building a long-term, sustainable plan is required, including strong alignment conversations, a broad communication plan with smaller goals along the way—and recruiting, branding, networking and coordinating efforts throughout. Misty Dykema, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of branding was in 1913

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“Branding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/branding. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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