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  • noun A subsidiary brand.

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sub- +‎ brand

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Examples

  • The most likely is to create a subbrand called " Genesis, " and sell the models under the same dealership roof as Hyundai but in a separate part of the showroom, possibly with dedicated salespeople, said John Krafcik , the president of Hyundai Motor America.

    Hyundai Weighs Adding Mike Ramsey 2010

  • " I think the strategy of basically having a subbrand is probably the right one, " said Michael Robinet , an analyst with IHS Automotive.

    Hyundai Weighs Adding Mike Ramsey 2010

  • Concha y Toro very deliberately embarked on what is known in the industry as a “silver bullet” brand strategy, by which a major brand launches a subbrand, or set of subbrands aimed squarely at connoisseurs, in the hope of elevating the master brand by association with the subbrand.

    The Emerging Markets Century Antoine van Agtmael 2007

  • Rolls-Royce follows the efforts of it's parent company BMW which has launched the Megacity subbrand for its electric exploratory missions.

    Forbes.com: News Tamara Warren 2011

  • Bang & Olufsen, best known as makers of high-style audio equipment, is starting what the company is calling its new affordable subbrand, B&O Play, with a high-fidelity lunchbox.

    NYT > Home Page By ROY FURCHGOTT 2012

  • The most likely is to create a subbrand called "Genesis," and sell the models under the same dealership roof as Hyundai but in a separate part of the showroom, possibly with dedicated salespeople, said John Krafcik, the president of Hyundai Motor America.

    WSJ.com: What's News US 2010

  • "I think the strategy of basically having a subbrand is probably the right one," said

    Hyundai Weighs Adding - WSJ.com 2010

  • Dell bought its subbrand -- Alienware -- which, as previously asserted, could be a better volume performer if handled better.

    Betanews 2010

  • "I think the strategy of basically having a subbrand is probably the right one," said

    WSJ.com: What's News US 2010

  • The most likely is to create a subbrand called "Genesis," and sell the models under the same dealership roof as Hyundai but in a separate part of the showroom, possibly with dedicated salespeople, said John Krafcik, the president of Hyundai Motor America.

    Hyundai Weighs Adding - WSJ.com 2010

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