personality

Definition

The distinct set of psychological and social characteristics that define an individual or brand—what makes you, well, you. In marketing, it's the carefully curated persona that sells the product alongside the product itself.

Example Usage

The brand's personality shifted from corporate and stuffy to youthful and irreverent after the rebranding campaign.

Source: Merriam-Webster via Free Dictionary API

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