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Public Branding and Marketing: A Global Viewpoint

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Public branding and marketing is the practice of using branding and marketing techniques to promote a public organization or cause. Public branding can be used to create a positive image for a public organization, to increase awareness of a public cause, or to promote a particular public policy. Public marketing is the practice of using marketing techniques to promote a public service or program.

Public Branding and Marketing: A Global Viewpoint

by Staci M. Zavattaro

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The History of Public Branding

Public branding has its roots in the early days of public relations. In the early 20th century, public relations professionals began to use branding techniques to create a positive image for their clients. These early public branding campaigns were often focused on creating a favorable image of a particular company or organization. In the 1950s and 1960s, public branding began to be used to promote public causes. These campaigns were often focused on raising awareness of a particular issue or promoting a particular public policy. In the 1970s and 1980s, public branding became increasingly sophisticated. Public branding campaigns began to use a wider range of marketing techniques, and they began to focus on creating a more emotional connection with the public. Today, public branding is a widely accepted practice. Public branding campaigns are used to promote a wide range of public organizations and causes. Public branding is an essential tool for any public organization or cause that wants to create a positive image, raise awareness, or promote a particular policy.

The Key Principles of Public Branding

There are a number of key principles that underlie public branding. These principles include:

Public branding is based on the idea that a public organization or cause is a brand. This means that public branding should focus on creating a strong brand identity for the organization or cause.
Public branding should be based on a clear understanding of the target audience. This means that public branding campaigns should be tailored to the specific needs and interests of the target audience.
Public branding should be authentic. This means that public branding campaigns should be based on the true values and mission of the organization or cause.
Public branding should be consistent. This means that public branding campaigns should be consistent across all channels of communication.
Public branding should be measurable. This means that public branding campaigns should be evaluated to determine their effectiveness.

The Different Types of Public Branding Campaigns

There are a number of different types of public branding campaigns. Some of the most common types of public branding campaigns include:

Image campaigns are designed to create a positive image for a public organization or cause. These campaigns often focus on creating a favorable impression of the organization or cause.
Awareness campaigns are designed to raise awareness of a particular issue or public cause. These campaigns often focus on educating the public about the issue or cause.
Advocacy campaigns are designed to promote a particular public policy. These campaigns often focus on persuading the public to support the policy.
Fundraising campaigns are designed to raise funds for a particular public organization or cause. These campaigns often focus on motivating the public to donate money to the organization or cause.

The Measurement of Public Branding Effectiveness

The effectiveness of a public branding campaign can be measured in a number of ways. Some of the most common ways to measure the effectiveness of a public branding campaign include:

Awareness: The number of people who are aware of the public organization or cause.
Image: The image of the public organization or cause. This can be measured through surveys or focus groups.
Behavior: The behavior of the public. This can be measured through surveys or observation.
Sales: The sales of products or services related to the public organization or cause.
Fundraising: The amount of money raised for the public organization or cause.

Public branding and marketing is a powerful tool that can be used to achieve a variety of public relations goals. Public branding can be used to create a positive image for a public organization or cause, to increase awareness of a public issue, or to promote a particular public policy. Public marketing can be used to promote a public service or program. Public branding and marketing are essential tools for any public relations professional who wants to create a successful public relations campaign.

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Public Branding and Marketing: A Global Viewpoint

by Staci M. Zavattaro

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