{"id":2283,"date":"2022-05-03T20:11:20","date_gmt":"2022-05-04T00:11:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakfactory.com\/blog\/branding-101-how-to-market-a-standalone-product\/"},"modified":"2025-01-13T14:08:44","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T19:08:44","slug":"branding-101-how-to-market-a-standalone-product","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakfactory.com\/blog\/branding-101-how-to-market-a-standalone-product\/","title":{"rendered":"Branding 101: How to Market a Standalone Product"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Branding has become an integral part of the customer shopping experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the right branding, companies are able to create a distinct look and feel for the product, making it easy for customers to identify and associate the product with a brand.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Product branding consists of creating logos, <a href=\"https:\/\/pakfactory.com\/contact-us\">packaging<\/a>, and messaging that follow a similar theme and communicate essential aspects of the product to customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Importance of Product Branding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Product branding makes a significant difference in the customer experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pakfactory-blog-media.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/uncategorized\/2023_05_yinova-pkg-set-w-product-1024x745.jpg\" alt=\"example of product branding\" class=\"wp-image-12121\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/pakfactory.com\/contact-us\">PakFactory<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Branding creates visual cues for customers that help them identify a brand amongst competitors, and it\u2019s a way to connect to customers on a more personal level.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the retail landscape becomes more and more competitive, many companies are now investing more into branding to help distinguish themselves and build authentic connections with customers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of the impact branding has, it\u2019s crucial to take the time and invest in the process and create a strong brand story, mission and purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Product branding should have a strategy in mind and extensive audience research to ensure the branding resonates with customers and meets their demands\/needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It adds a higher perceived value to your products and creates a story that customers are able to connect with through their values and morals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While we are taught not to judge a book by its cover, when it comes to products, customers feast with their eyes and hands, so it\u2019s important to establish an aesthetic appeal through <a href=\"https:\/\/pakfactory.com\/folding-carton-paperboard-boxes.html\">product packaging.&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Elements of Product Branding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several different elements that encompass a product\u2019s brand, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Logo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Colors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Font<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tag line<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Messaging<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pakfactory.com\/packaging-design.html\">Packaging design<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Note that one element doesn\u2019t matter more than others &#8211; a brand is the sum of all of these elements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pakfactory-blog-media.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/uncategorized\/2023_05_sohab-chocolate-w-product-922x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Example of corporate and product branding\" class=\"wp-image-12125\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/pakfactory.com\/contact-us\">PakFactory<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The goal of product branding is to create something cohesive, consistent, and distinct.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By giving each element equal measure, companies have the capability to create a strong brand that has the power to connect to customers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also important to understand the difference between company branding and product branding.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A business will likely already have distinct branding elements that may not be transferable to products.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, when creating product branding, it\u2019s just as important to consider how the corporate brand fits with the product brand.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Product branding should complement the corporate brand.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some companies choose to create product branding that\u2019s different from their corporate brand to give it a distinct identity, yet still connect the two.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other companies create product branding that has similar themes and elements as the corporate brand to ensure customers make the connection between the two.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no right or wrong way to incorporate corporate branding into product branding.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s really about what the end goal and strategy is for the product itself as it enters the market.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Branding Research<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Audience research and competitor research are two crucial elements when designing product branding and the overall strategy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Who are you targeting, and what do they want?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some product branding creates a distinct identity for the product rather than the company brand because audiences care more about the product itself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if the company brand is well-known in a specific market, product branding needs to incorporate the company\u2019s branding elements so customers can connect the two.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pakfactory-blog-media.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/uncategorized\/2023_05_ammu-beauty-pkg-set-972x1024.jpg\" alt=\" Example of corporate and product branding\" class=\"wp-image-12124\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/pakfactory.com\/contact-us\">PakFactory<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>How do competitors brand themselves and their products?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What are audiences seeking when evaluating competing products?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Is it a catchy tagline or logo or muted colors versus bright colors?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is most important to customers when shopping for your type of product?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example; sustainability, transparency, and packaging design are all things to research during the design process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Identifying these elements through research makes it easier to create product branding customers will actually like.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Creating Value and Loyalty through Branding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your product branding needs to consider two elements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How does your product provide value to customers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How can your product create loyalty among customers?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The branding needs to be reflective of these two questions and communicate accordingly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You want customers to have a strong first impression when they see your product and like it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You also want them to keep coming back to your product, even when they see competing products.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pakfactory-blog-media.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/uncategorized\/2023_05_liberia-pure-pkg-set-1024x1021.jpg\" alt=\" Example of inferior good with branding\" class=\"wp-image-12123\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/pakfactory.com\/contact-us\">PakFactory<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Branding helps accomplish that.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brands like Starbucks and Coca-Cola have stayed in public consciousness primarily due to their branding.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although there are many competing products available in the market, customers keep coming back to the two &#8211; why?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because they have strong product branding that helps <strong>create loyalty and delivers value.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Packaging design, such as Starbucks coffee cups and Coca-Cola cans, play a massive role in making that push towards their products.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Packaging design, alongside other brand elements, can help differentiate your products from the rest while still creating an authentic connection with customers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use it to communicate what your customers gain from your product, especially in packaging design.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s the first impression customers have, so it\u2019s crucial to get it right.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Focus on creating emotional attachment in the branding to develop customer loyalty.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The more consistent you are in your branding, the more successful it will be.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Customers create associations between brands and products, which is why the different elements of product branding need to go together well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It\u2019s best to work closely with your <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pakfactory.com\/contact-us\"><strong>packaging designer<\/strong><\/a><strong> to ensure your corporate and product branding goals are met.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pakfactory-blog-media.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/uncategorized\/2023_05_conversion-raq-1-1024x452.jpg\" alt=\"-\" class=\"wp-image-12126\"><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With standalone products, your marketing is riding on the capabilities of it. 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