The world is becoming one stage, and brands wanting to play on a global level are finding ways to position themselves better for international audiences. For many of these companies, it starts with adapting their names. A name can play a critical role …
Archive for the ‘Chinese brands’ Category
Crossing the divide: How Chinese companies adapt brand names for the global stage
Thursday, December 13th, 2012
Tags: brand awareness
Posted in brand, brand name, branding, BYD, Chinese brands, Chinese market, Global, global brands, Huawei, naming, naming strategy, Sina | No Comments »
Trademark filing and protection in China: Little suggestions, big difference
Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012
We’re watching and experiencing China’s era of innovative brand-building and global acquisitions, as well as an increasing number of foreign companies taking their business into China. For example, last week Estée Lauder announced plans to launch …
Posted in brand building, brand strategy, branding, Brands, China, Chinese brands, Estée Lauder, foreign brands, Global, naming, naming strategy, Osiao, trademark, trademark protection | No Comments »
Chinese brands: Shift from production line to storyline
Monday, September 10th, 2012
When it comes to brand strategy, many Chinese companies adhere to the following approach: focus on the quality of their products, but not the stories behind them. And they are always seeking ways to explain why people should trust them.
Posted in brand, brand differentiation, brand strategy, branding, Brands, Chinese brands, Chinese companies, Chinese market, Global, Liushen Florida Water, Nongfu Spring, Siegel+Gale | No Comments »
Ones to watch
Friday, August 10th, 2012
As the Chinese flag is raised for gold several times each day during the Olympics in a neck-to-neck battle with the U.S. for sports world supremacy, I ask myself: How many global Chinese brands can I name in any industry? Being a UK brand professional,…
Posted in Bank of China, brand, brand professional, branding, Brands, China Mobile, China Telecom, Chinese brand names, Chinese brands, Chinese market, Global, London 2012, London Olympics, naming, naming strategy, Olympics, telecommunication brands | No Comments »
Creating compelling brand names in China
Wednesday, July 18th, 2012
China is in the midst of one of history’s most dramatic consumer revolutions. It has awoken from decades of global isolation and rigid restrictions on personal expression and freedom to become the world’s fastest growing economy. This great transfo…
Posted in brand, brand names, branding, Brands, Chinese brand names, Chinese brands, Chinese products, Global, Marketing, name trademarks, naming, naming strategy, purpose, trademark | No Comments »
From “Made in China” to “Brands from China”: English naming imperatives for Chinese brands
Monday, June 4th, 2012
“Made in China” is one of the most recognizable labels in the world; but to stay competitive, there is great urgency for Chinese companies to shift from cost-effective manufacturers to true innovators. They must also recognize the importance of exp…
Posted in brand names, branding, branding strategies, Brands, Chinese brands, Chinese companies, Chinese technology brands, Global, Haier, Made from China, Made in China, naming, naming in China | No Comments »
The trust imperative for Chinese brands
Thursday, October 27th, 2011
If you were to type the word “China” into a search engine, you’ll likely see a number of boldface headlines declaring the strength of the Chinese economy and its breathtaking growth. China is without a doubt a rising power, one of the most exciti…
Posted in Baidu, brand experience, brand experiences, Brands, BrandZ, China Construction Bank, China Mobile, Chinese brands, Chinese consumers, Chinese economy, consumer experiences, customer service, domestic market, Global, global brands, ICBC, retail experiences, Sina Weibo, social media, touchpoints, trust | No Comments »
