Chapter 2: Key Concepts of Corporate Communication.
Corporate Identity:
Meaning:
It is the character and image of an organization, reflecting the culture that is
presented to the public, including the organization’s name and logo or how a
particular business is perceived by its customers and rest of the marketplace.
Definition:
Corporate identity is the total of visual and non-visual means applied by a company
to present itself to all its relevant target groups on the basis of corporate identity.
Features:
1.) Intangible qualities.
2.) Tangible qualities.
3.) Symbolism.
4.) Communication.
5.) Behavior.
6.) Types.
7.) Elements.
Corporate Image:
Derived from Latin word ‘imago’ which means ‘to imitate’.
The impression of an organization in the minds of the people based on knowledge of
its activities and experience of its behavior.
Corporate Reputation:
Reputation is the sum total of the co-operation’s daily actions and it will determine
whether recruits will join, consumers will buy, and journalists and legislators will give
the benefit of doubt.
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