Discussion 1

• Share your initial thoughts on what brand means to you. How do brands impact your spending decisions?
• Choose one of your favorite brands from an industry such as e-commerce, automobiles, shopping, restaurants, technology, etc., to answer these questions.
  • When making a purchasing decision, is the brand important to you? What about the brand resonates with you?
  • Determine whether your favorite brand has a stated "brand promise." If so, what is it? If not, identify one from another company of your choice. Remember the brand promise is usually different than a tagline or slogan.
  • Do you have an emotional connection with the brand? If so, can you describe it briefly? Consider factors such as trust, respect, and other strong feelings.
  • When considering a purchase, do you look first for your favorite brand? This may be considered top-of-mind awareness or the first brand to come to mind. Provide an example of a brand that is on top of your mind.

Discussion 2

 Explain the role of the four Ps of marketing in creating and sustaining a brand. Your response should address the following:

• How does product (theme park services) from the four Ps of marketing reassure existing customers and invite new ones? Explain.
• How can price (entrance ticket, services, and food and beverage costs) from the four Ps of marketing be used to generate new customers and motivate existing ones? Explain.
• How can place (location and ambiance of the parks) from the four Ps of marketing restore and enhance the confidence of customers in the brand? Explain.
• How can promotion (events, outreach programs) from the four Ps of marketing create additional traffic and more engagement? Explain.

 Submit this assignment in an alternate format, such as a 1page Word document or a 1- to 2-slide PowerPoint presentation.