Advantages of Branding to Producers are :
1. Product Differentiation : Branding is a means of differentiating the product from the competitors products. This helps the firm to secure and control the market for its product.
2. Facilitates Advertising: Branding helps in advertising. A firm can create a market preference for its product (Brand loyalty) by continuously repeating the brand name in its advertisements. Lux, Coca-Cola have become household names due to brand advertising.
3. Lower Selling Costs : Branding helps to minimise selling costs by reducing dependence on middlemen. Dealers are ready to handle branded products at lower margins. Advantages to Consumers :
1. Product Identification : Branding helps customers in identifying and recognise the product. It simplifies, therefore, purchase and sale reduces the time and effort involved therein.
2. Protection : Prices of branded and standardised products are fixed by the manufacturer. They are printed on the product and become well-known to consumers.
3. Ensures Quality : Branding ensures uniform standards of quality and design to customers. Branded products as well packed to prevent adulteration.