A brand is a person’s gut feeling about a product, service, or organization. It exists in the hearts and minds of individuals.
Mark Siew • 02 Brand Building
A brand is not a logo. A brand is not a corporate identity system. It’s a person’s gut feeling about a product, service, or company. Because it depends on others for its existence, it must become a guarantee of trustworthy behavior. Good branding makes business integral to society and creates opportunity for everyone, from the chief executive to th... See more
Marty Neumier • The Brand Gap: How to Bridge the Distance Between Business Strategy and Design

Best definition of brand I've ever seen.
In a world where everything is becoming commoditized, understanding what makes a brand is key.
h/t @ThisIsSethsBlog https://t.co/g6i7aVXqYn

Best explanation I've seen of what makes a "brand"
By Scott Thomas, via @jessicahische https://t.co/noYygFHMdZ
My opinion begins with a simple question: what is brand? To me, brand is a representation of you, your values, and what you think is important. Take that idea and sit on it, then ask yourself what Porsche stands for? What about Apple? Liquid Death? These companies are masters of brand, and they’re companies that inspire my thinking around it, parti... See more