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mascot

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A character, usually a person, animal, or creature, created to represent a brand and give it a friendly, memorable face. Think of cereal characters or insurance company animals.

Synonyms

  • brand character
  • spokes-character

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In plain words

  • the cartoon character for a brand
  • a company's friendly mascot

Usage example

The insurer's gecko mascot became more famous than the company's own name.

Don't confuse with…

  • brand markA mascot is a character with personality; a brand mark is usually an abstract or symbolic icon, not a character.

Categories

  • Branding & identity

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