rebrand
Britishverb
Explanation
In business, to rebrand is to change the way customers see a product or company by changing logos, names, or designs. If your pet-sitting service isn't attracting much interest, you might want to rebrand it. You could change the name from "Dylan's Dogs" to "Pawsitively Purrfect Pets," and design a new website. You'd be taking a tired old brand and giving it an update so potential customers see it in a new light. Companies also rebrand themselves to shift the way they're perceived, like McDonald's did by adding salad, fruit, and milk to their menu and ending "supersize" options.
Example Sentences
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“I thought Infinity Vision was going to be a rebrand of premium theaters as a marketing gimmick since Disney can’t have any Imax screens,” Haeffele said.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026
Critics described the latest rebrand as "soulless" and "generic".
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
With weak public support in polls, Rodríguez has sought to rebrand politically.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
Those fortunate enough to get a presidential rebrand appear anxious to show their appreciation.
From Slate ● Jun. 5, 2026
The spin doctors in the corporate offices are planning to rebrand it the Fountain of Life.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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