A glossary of brand terms.
Brand Terms
Value Brand:

A brand that provides quality that exceeds the value of its price point without differentiating on price.

See: Mainstream Brand, Premium Brand, Ultra Premium Brand, Ultra Value Brand

Value Proposition:

Unlike a Unique Selling Proposition, a Value Proposition focuses on the intangible benefits of the offering. A competitor may claim the same or similar benefits, such as providing a solution. However, from the customer's perspective the value of these solutions are less than equal. (e.g., Tag Heuer vs. Rolex)

See: Unique Selling Proposition

Verbal Identity:

The brand name and other verbal elements that identify the brand. (e.g. jingles, tag lines, words, phrases, etc.) Collectively, these verbal cues form the voice of the organization.

Vertical Market:

Market classification based on industry, regardless of function.

See: Niche Market, Horizontal Market

Visual Identity:

What a brand looks like: Any symbols, colors, formats and other visual elements that identify a brand.