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<p>Q: Aside from a banner campaign, how can I use the Net to build my </p><p>company's brand? </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>A: The Net should never be the only way a company builds it's brand. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Rather, it should be a prominent part of a well rounded media mix </p><p>entailing online, tv & print used together to reinforce your </p><p>message. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>In terms of online, there are numerous ways to build a brand ... aside </p><p>from regular banner campaigns, you can request each site for different </p><p>ideas to push the creative envelope. Some sites are more open to it than </p><p>others but definitely ask. You can also develop a website that would </p><p>promote the company's message and this would in turn educate the online </p><p>audience. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Brand building is a complex process. To get the most of your media buy, </p><p>combine as many facets as possible. This will ensure the widest audience </p><p>receives your message. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>If you have any questions for this column, write to </p><p>cnni.asia@turner.com. </p><p><BR><BR> </p>

Q: Aside from a banner campaign, how can I use the Net to build my

company's brand?



A: The Net should never be the only way a company builds it's brand.



Rather, it should be a prominent part of a well rounded media mix

entailing online, tv & print used together to reinforce your

message.



In terms of online, there are numerous ways to build a brand ... aside

from regular banner campaigns, you can request each site for different

ideas to push the creative envelope. Some sites are more open to it than

others but definitely ask. You can also develop a website that would

promote the company's message and this would in turn educate the online

audience.



Brand building is a complex process. To get the most of your media buy,

combine as many facets as possible. This will ensure the widest audience

receives your message.



If you have any questions for this column, write to

cnni.asia@turner.com.