Branding In a Troubled Economy

This document provides branding strategies and recommendations for navigating branding challenges during an economic downtroubled economy. It discusses the importance of simplifying brand architecture, tapping into consumer psychology, and aligning branding messages. Specific strategies recommended include defaulting to a branded house model, leveraging prototype theory to simplify branding, using phonetic symbolism in names, focusing on engaging consumer experiences, and connecting messages to established brand voices and narratives. Case studies are also presented on rebranding efforts by Motorola and aligning messages with the Ronald Reagan brand platform.