Branding

Branding may refer to:

Physical markings

 * Making a mark, typically by charring:
 * Wood branding, permanently marking, by way of heat, typically of wood (also applied to plastic, cork, leather, etc.)
 * Livestock branding, the marking of animals to indicate ownership such as
 * Human branding, body modification done for various reasons, voluntary and involuntary, throughout history
 * Freeze branding, permanently marking by way of cold
 * Vehicle title branding, a permanent designation indicating that a vehicle has been "written off"

Marketing

 * Brand, a name, logo, slogan, and/or design scheme associated with a product or service
 * Branding (promotional), the distribution of merchandise with a brand name or symbol imprinted
 * Brand management, the application of marketing techniques to a specific product, product line, or brand
 * Employer branding, the application of brand management to recruitment marketing and internal brand engagement
 * Internet branding, brand management on the Internet
 * Nation branding, the application of marketing and brand management techniques for the advancement of a country
 * Place branding, the application of marketing and place promotion techniques for the advancement of country subdivisions (mostly tourism and investments)
 * Personal branding, people and their careers marketed as brands (also reputation equity)
 * Co-branding, two companies or brands partnering on a product or service
 * Branding agency, a type of marketing agency, group or a firm which specializes in creating brands
 * Faith branding, the application of marketing techniques to religious institutions or individuals
 * School branding, the application of marketing techniques to education organizations