Semiotics of Brand and Branding Process

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Dusadee Vorathumdusdee

Abstract

This article aims to explore the relationship between brand and semiotics. It proposes to pay attention to the concept of communication and sign. By focusing on signification and language, it reveals the crucial link to the concept of brand image. Moreover, it illustrates that semiotics approach also examines semiotic practices specific to culture for the making of consumers satisfaction. The study argues that the semiotics of brand requires better understanding.

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Vorathumdusdee, D. (2018). Semiotics of Brand and Branding Process. Asia Social Issues, 11(2), 16–42. Retrieved from https://so06.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/asi/article/view/163311
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