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Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) play an important role in economic growth in Indonesia. Positioning Branding or brand identity is very necessary for every business, but in reality, few MSME players pay attention to brand positioning or brand identity themselves. Therefore, the purpose of this article is to provide information regarding the benefits obtained by paying attention to branding positioning for MSME players. By paying attention to brand positioning, MSME players can understand the benefits of their own brand positioning and hopefully be able to compete. We hope that this article can help solve the problems of MSME players in terms of their own brand positioning.

This research aims to analyze the branding strategies implemented by Universitas Negeri Jakarta (UNJ) through the Instagram social media platform to see their brand image. The study employed a field study with a descriptive qualitative research approach. Data collection techniques were conducted through interviews, observations, and documentation. The results of the research indicate that UNJ has successfully built a strong and positive image through a consistent approach in highlighting academic achievements, campus activities, and cultural diversity. Active interaction with users has also proven to be key in strengthening the relationship between UNJ and their Instagram audience. Additionally, clear differentiation in emphasizing unique advantages and the distinctive identity of UNJ significantly contributes to distinguishing UNJ's brand from other educational institutions. However, challenges such as maintaining consistent user engagement need to be addressed through improved research and more innovative content strategies in the future. Therefore, this research provides valuable insights for marketing and branding practitioners in developing more effective strategies on social media platforms..

This study aims to review and analyze how the legal protection of registered trademarks and also why protection of registered trademarks can end. Trademarks or brand for producers is an image as well as a good name for the company, beside that it is also a part of the business strategy. There is no producer who does not use the brand as an identity for the goods they produced or the services they provided. The identity which is embodied in the mark is an identifier and at the same time becomes a differentiator to the others. This is why disputes often occurs against the brand. The research method uses a normative juridical. the results of this study that the registration of a mark may end due to the expiry of the validity period of the mark, the deletion of the mark due to request of the owner, the deletion of the registered mark at the initiative of the Minister after obtaining a recommendation from the Trademark Appeals Commission, and the deletion of the mark due to a lawsuit from a third party. The existence of trademark protection starts from the registration of the mark, protection of the mark during the period of the registration of the mark for 10 (ten) years and can be extended with the same period of time, there is legal action both in civil lawsuits, criminal prosecution and administrative steps in the form of refusal of trademark registration and deletion of brand.

This research analyzes the branding strategy used by Ikatan Orang Tua Mahasiswa ITS (IKOMA) Institut Teknologi Sepuluh November (ITS) through social media, with a focus on the use of interactive Reels videos as a campus approach. The research results show that the use of interactive Reels videos has made a positive contribution in increasing student interaction and awareness of IKOMA and ITS. This research also identifies key factors that influence the success of a branding strategy through social media, such as content quality, creativity, consistency and interaction with the audience. These findings provide important insights for student organizations and educational institutions in understanding the role of branding strategies through social media as a means of strengthening relationships between students and the College.

In this study, the logos of the services of the Lembaga Amil Zakat Dompet Amanah Umat (LAZDAU) were analyzed using the semiotic theory by Roland Barthes. Through this analysis, the study shows how visual elements in the logo such as color, shape, and typography, interact to form meaning. The results of the analysis show that these logos not only function as the identity of the institution, but also as an effective visual communication tool. These logos communicate the mission, vision, and values of the institution to the public. This study also shows how a logo can influence public perception of a program or service provided by an institution. In addition to showing the importance of logo design in visual communication, this study provides new insights into how semiotics can be used to understand and analyze the logo of the service that Lembaga Amil Zakat Dompet Amanah Umat (LAZDAU) provides.

Brawijaya Delight is an MSME that operates in the chocolate industry. MSMEs need a brand identity to differentiate similar MSMEs, so that they are known to the wider community. The problem faced is to determine the brand identity and keep it consistent, a brand guideline or brand guidelines are needed, so that it can protect the brand from inconsistencies and misinterpretation. Therefore, to determine the brand identity of Brawijaya Delight, we collaborated with Kawakibi Digital Branding to form a brand guideline. Brand guideline design consists of a logogram, logotype and mockup. The design of this writing uses qualitative research methods based on interviews, observation and literature study. This research method is used to adapt to the wishes of Brawijaya Delight MSME owners. It is hoped that it can attract consumers and increase income. Design results according to requirements such as logos, logo mockups, logo descriptions, typography and color palettes.

Bina Desa is a form of community service carried out by students by plunging directly into the community environment so that students learn to socialize and know the problems faced in the environment, the PKKM Bina Desa Program is expected to be a learning medium for students and the problems faced by the community can be helped and get solutions from the knowledge applied by students. PKKM Bina Desa Tawas 2023, which is located in Penanggungan Village, Trawas District, Mojokerto Regency, has been running a work program for 3 months from August 21 - November 24, 2023, One of the work programs that I worked on was a visual identity design and branding program for Penanggungan village MSMEs, The problem experienced by owners and managers of MSMEs in Penanggungan village is the lack of education about the importance of visual identity and branding in their snack products, so that they have not been able to reach markets outside their regional area. Therefore, this visual identity and branding design program is sought to help MSMEs so that they can be better able to develop their products in a more organized manner and can reach a larger market in the future. This program has been completed on time and pursued as best as possible.  

In recent times, there has been a notable upswing in the economic development of Indonesia. This phenomenon has prompted Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) enthusiasts to seek innovative brand marketing strategies to strengthen the visual identity of their brands. Madang Kebab Nusantara is a nascent SME operating in the food industry and is currently in need of a robust brand identity amidst a competitive landscape within the same sector. In my capacity as a graphic designer with a solid educational background, I am entrusted with the responsibility of cultivating creative ideas in visual design, including logos, packaging, and mascots, to establish a professional image for the client's brand. Direct interaction with clients enables me to comprehend the needs of SMEs, articulate concepts, and deliver design solutions that align with the brand's essence, ensuring that the client's brand captures the attention of consumers in the market.

PT Bhineka Advertising is a company operating in the advertising sector, which produces branding needs such as signs, banners, embossed letters, and so on. Bhineka Advertising realizes that there is a need for promotional efforts to promote their name and introduce the company to the public, especially to the intended target audience. Therefore, Bhineka Advertising plans to design a company profile as a strategic step to introduce and promote their company name to the public. This step is expected to increase visibility and understanding of the company's identity, support business growth, and strengthen Bhineka Advertising's position in the advertising industry.

Manggihan Village, Getasan District, Semarang Regency, which is at the foot of Mount Merbabu, is close to the Kopeng tourist destination area. This village has a population that has professional business owners in the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) category in the culinary sector which makes cracker rambak, processed dry food with various types of chips And processed catfish food. The problem faced in their business is that they do not yet have a product identity in the packaging such as sticker labels, packaging that attracts potential buyers, so the message of the product has not been conveyed. This community service activity aims to provide knowledge and awareness for MSMEs about the importance of product packaging that attracts potential buyers thereby providing added value and competitive advantage for the products produced. The method used in this service is holding socialization activities on the importance of product branding, training, and assistance in making sticker labels and food product packaging design. In the mentoring process, a needs analysis is first carried out including the type of packaging material, packaging shape, packaging identity color, and product logo. It is hoped that the output targets that will be achieved through this program will help partner MSMEs increase the amount of income from sales by using new packaging and product logos designed in such a way that they are attractive to buyers. The product packaging and labels produced as the output of this activity can become an identity. a typical Manggihan Village product that differentiates it from similar products in other areas  

This journal discusses efforts to improve digital marketing skills in the context of empowering Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) groups in Banjarnegera Regency through the application of product rebranding methods. The main objective of this research is to increase the digital presence and competitiveness of MSME products in the online market. The research method involves collaboration between researchers and a selected group of MSMEs. The product rebranding process is carried out with a focus on developing brand identity, online layout, and digital marketing strategies. Special training is provided to members of the MSME group to increase their understanding of the use of digital platforms, social media, and other online marketing techniques. The research results show that the application of the product rebranding method significantly improves the digital marketing skills of the MSME group. We saw an increase in the number of website visitors, engagement on social media, and an increase in overall sales. In addition, members of the MSME group also reported an increase in their confidence and understanding of digital marketing strategies.

This study aims to investigate the effect of price, brand image, lifestyle, andproduct quality on purchasing decisions for Cargloss helmets. The research method uses a quantitative approach with a questionnaire survey of 100 consumer respondents who buy Cargloss helmets. The results show that price, brand image, lifestyle, and product quality have a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions. Overall, these factors simultaneously also have a positive and significant influence. Companies are advised to set competitive prices with market research to maintain the attractiveness of Cargloss. To build brand identity, companies can emphasise the speciality of Cargloss helmets in design, innovation and other added values. Promotion is also needed to associate Cargloss helmets with consumers' lifestyles. The company management should invest in quality control, quality raw materials, and adoption of latest technology in the production process.

At present the world of coffee in Indonesia is showing very rapid development. This is evidenced by the mushrooming of cafes or shops selling drinks from processed coffee throughout the archipelago. Coffee shop business owners are expected to increasingly compete for customers by serving quality coffee drinks, affordable prices and simpler outlet concepts. To maintain the existence of the mushrooming coffee shops, Teras Kopi needs a new, strong and consistent visual identity in order to be able to compete with other competitors who already have a strong and consistent visual identity. Based on these problems, the writer designed Warung Teras Kopi's visual identity using a descriptive approach, namely by directly interviewing related parties. As a result, this study uses the Graphic Standard Manual (GSM) which will be applied to supporting media properly and consistently, in accordance with the vision and mission of Warung Eras Kopi, so that it can become a new visual identity in the form of a new logo along with a newly created visual identity design. with the values ​​of coffee terrace coffee shops namely coffee, delicious, simple, and comfortable.    

Azyanu Batik is an MSME engaged in the field of batik art based on local Minangkabau culture with "1000 Rumah Gadang" batik motifs which was founded by Zulmi Aryani since 2021, having its address at Muara Labuh, Solok Selatan Regency, West Sumatra Province.  In this case, Azyanu Batik already has a visual identity but has not applied design principles and logo criteria to the fullest.  The purpose of this design is to redesign Azyanu Batik's visual identity by applying design principles and good logo criteria as an effort to increase brand awareness and Azyanu Batik's image.  The design method used is the 4D method, consisting of 4 stages, namely Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate.  While the design analysis used is through SWOT analysis.  Azyanu Batik's visual identity redesign will be implemented into the main media and applicable media that can support the effectiveness of the visual identity created.  

Rangawak is a wood-working workshop in Barulak, Tanah Datar that produces hand-processed products without using massive manufacturing machines. Rangawak has been running since 2019, by utilizing the surrounding wood resources which are designed and processed to produce valuable furniture. However, this is still not enough to make Rangawak a sustainable brand. Rangawak needs more than just a quality product, but also a strong brand image, so it is easily recognized by potential consumers. Branding steps are deemed appropriate to overcome this problem using the design thinking method which focuses on empathy, defining problem, ideation and refining solutions. This method includes experimentation, development of ideas in visual form and physical implementation based on existing problems. The branding process results in the design of ideal branding elements, compiled into a brand book so that it becomes a reference for acting both internally and externally. These elements are in the form of values held firmly by the brand, brand positioning in the market, calm explanation of brand naming, brand personality which becomes a reference for how the brand interacts (in the form of tone of voice, prohibited and recommended terms, pronunciation and choice of words in copywriting), as well as visual identity with guidelines and rules for its application in various supporting media such as websites, catalog books, posters, member cards, packaging and Instagram accounts selected based on indicators of the media's effectiveness and efficiency in the brand activation process.

This study aims to determine: (1) the effect of brand identity on brand trust at Bank Muamalat Kolaka Sub-branch. (2) brand awareness of the brand trust at Bank Muamalat Kolaka Sub-branch. This study uses a quantitative method approach. Collecting data in this study using literature, observation, questionnaires and documentation. The sample in this study was 100 customers of Bank Muamalat, Kolaka Branch. Testing the research instrument using the validity test and reliability test with SPSS. The data analysis technique used in this study is the measurement model test (outer model) and the structural model test (inner model) with Smart PLS. Based on the results of the study it is known that the first hypothesis, there is a positive and significant influence between constructs of brand identity variables on brand trust in Bank Muamalat Kolaka Sub-branch. The second hypothesis, there is a positive and significant influence between the construct variable brand awareness on brand trust of Bank Muamalat Kolaka Sub-branch.

Company competition in marketing is not limited to the functional properties of the product, for example the ease of use of the product, but is related to brands that can offer a special image to their users. Products are described as commodities that are exchanged, whereas brands describe the specifications of its customers. Brand is one of the most important marketing factors. Brand is the identity of the product, the brand provides brief information about the product that consumers want. This study aims to determine the effect of Brand Equity and Price on purchasing decisions for Mie Sedaap products. The variables in this study are brand equity and price as the independent variable and purchase decision as the dependent variable. . This study used a quantitative method with a total sample of 96 respondents using a purposive sampling technique. The data collection method uses an online questionnaire. This study uses multiple linear regression analysis with data processing tools in the form of the IBM SPSS 26 program. The results of this study indicate that brand equity partially influences purchasing decisions (Sig 0.000 <0.05 and Tcount 12,984 > Ttable 1.989) and price partially influences purchasing decisions purchases (Sig 0.000 <0.05 and Tcount 5,899 > Ttable 1.989). Brand equity and price simultaneously influence purchasing decisions for sedaap noodle products (Sig 0.000 <0.05 and Fcount 249,423 > Ftable 3.09).

MSMEs are supporting the nation's economy, however, some MSME actors still experience various difficulties in running a business. One of them is the difficulty in the field of marketing, in the current era of social media marketing development, several micro, small and medium enterprises, especially in the Majalaya sub-district, are facing difficulties keeping up with the times in terms of product marketing. From the survey that has been conducted, MSME actors in the Majalaya sub-district admit that they have difficulties in marketing their products and developing markets. This is due to the product's lack of awareness of the branding of MSME products where MSME actors do not highlight the identity and superiority of the products offered, thus reducing the interest of potential consumers to buy these products. As a solution to the problem above,mConduct dedication in the form of education and training regarding product branding in social media marketing.

Product branding is a form of marketing strategy and the identity of a product that can differentiate it from other products. Branding aims to attract consumers with the value offered. Apart from branding, business legality, one of which is NIB also provides a sense of security for consumers to buy products. Most of the business actors in Ngampungan Village do not have a brand and NIB, such as MSMEs Banana Chips owned by Mrs. Khusnul and Jamu owned by Mrs. Jumaidah. Seeing this problem, a solution is provided by assisting in making business legality, making brands, logos and product labels. The method used is interviews with business actors and then analyzes the existing problems. The purpose of these activities is to increase market competitiveness and also expand market share. The output produced by the author provides logo designs and business labels, assists in making Instagram social media, and helps make NIB.

A logo is a tool for communicating to potential customers in order to convey the character, values, and important aspects of a company or business. It serves not only as a company's identity but also as a visual representation that ideally captures the overall essence of the organization. It is important to understand the theory behind logo design and the philosophy behind each element within the logo in order to effectively achieve the goals of the logo. The creation of logos for UMKM Taso Ndeso and Limunite is expected to enhance branding efforts, making them more widely recognized by the public and ultimately increasing sales.