A Taxonomy Model for a Strategic Co-Branding Position

[[abstract]]In the competitive and shifting business environment, creating non-replaceable value and strengthening core competences are critical. M&A is the best strategy for survival because of one rule: the big ones get bigger. This study investigates the effects of co-branding strategies and strategic alliances in order to propose a co-branding taxonomy. It analyzes co-branding from four dimensions and two perspectives: The perspectives are the management and brand perspectives, and the dimensions are goals, reasons for M&A, brand image, market segmentation, financial reports, and reasons for successful/failure. Hence, this research furnishes a roadmap and guideline for future co-branding strategies and provides clues for managers in decision-making related to brand alliances[[journaltype]]國外[[booktype]]紙本[[countrycodes]]US