“Mama do good oh! E do good, Mama Give me Indomie, E do well….” This is the beautiful song that brings out the innovative and creative approach to Indomie noodles visibility. It exemplifies the benefits of the brand to its core target consumers. The woman in the commercial delivered the brand that the children desired so much and, as a result, deserved to be praised. Indomie is one brand that has consistently evolved several channels to build positive perception, especially with the children.
The importance of brand building cannot be underestimated. A brand needs to build a positive image in order to gain an inroad into the minds of consumers. It is indeed true that strong brands exist in people’s hearts and minds. The stronger the brand identity in the market place, the more consumers make informed decisions to purchase the brand. The perception of the brand is beyond the name and logo. It is what the brand stands for in the minds of the consumers. A brand should represent something concrete in the consumers’ mind.
The Bournvita Teachers award is a great idea and a tangible way to build favourable perception for the brand. There has never been a brand that seeks to recognise the laudable role of teachers. Bournvita came up with this award and even though not all teachers can win, they still identify with a brand that offers them prominence and recognition.
It has become important to truly build a brand that leaves an indelible imprint on the heart and mind. When it is done this way, it leads to deeper consumer engagement.
Building a positive brand impression also requires the building of trust and relationship. The brand needs to be trusted to deliver on its offerings in order to forge a relationship with the consumers. Brands need to engage, interact and immerse the audience in its benefits and values to bolster positive perception. I believe this is one major way that Indomie as a brand has leveraged its values to the children. The brand has, through several platforms, built a relationship with school children who now believe in the brand as giving them the desired nourishment.
The most effective way to think of a brand is as an image that the audience remembers. The brand perception must be positive, relevant and memorable for the consumers. That is why Indomie has been the generic name for noodles in the market.
A brand is killed on a gradual basis if it fails to build positive perception in the minds of the consumers. Brands should maintain a positive image to remain relevant with the consumers.
To build positive perception, brands should focus on “what I stand for” and not “what I am”. There should be that compelling brand promise that resonates with the target consumers. Brands that build positive perception continually enjoy consumers’ loyalty.
Indomie has been a remarkable brand in the food industry. The brand has evolved to dominate the noodles market place due to its brand building activities. Indomie previously was a brand associated with children but has become a strong unifying brand for the family.
The Indomie brand evolved over the years as it has distinguished itself through favourable brand perception. The brand has consistently engaged in CSR and educational activities to position its distinct image. One major area is the sponsorship of activities in schools to build a strong relationship with the children. The Heroes award has also placed the brand on a pedestal, rewarding children who embark on heroic endeavours. Indomie became the generic name for noodles due to its strategic brand building efforts to promote a favourable brand image.
Brands should also evolve proven and tested brand building strategies to remain relevant to the consumers. Brand custodians should also make conscious efforts to find out what their brands represent in the minds of consumers. Consumers should be asked about their expectations and whether the brand delivers on its promise. Through this, the brand can align with the aspirations of the consumers to build a positive perception.
