5. Brand Brand: “a name, term, sign, symbol or design, or a combination of them intended to identify the goods and services of one seller or group of sellers and to differentiate them from the competition .“ - American Marketing Association
6. Tufts University Research "A brand’s purpose is two-fold: One, it serves as a major tool to create product differentiation; and Two, it represents a promise of value. From a consumer’s viewpoint, a brand is – above all – a shortcut to a purchasing decision.“ - State Branding in the 21st Century
7. State Research INDIANA The crossroads of America Enjoy Indiana BE IN A STATE OF PROGRESS The Hoosier State IOWA Our liberties we prize and our rights we will maintain Come Be Our Guest Smart Idea The Hawkeye State KANSAS To the stars by hard ways Simply Wonderful The Sunflower State KENTUCKY United we stand, divided we fall It's That Friendly The Bluegrass State LOUISIANA Union, justice, and confidence Come as You Are. Leave Different The Pelican State
13. Sought Media Buy-in “… (Governor Fletcher) is not just asking citizens to pick an image and message that represent the commonwealth. He's asking them to come to terms with what Kentucky has been and what it can be…” - Kentucky Enquirer