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MORPHOLOGICAL CREATIVITY IN BRAND NAMING: WORD FORMATION AND DERIVATIONAL PROCESSES Siregar, Riska Safitri; Aisyah, Siti; Wijaya, Rifandy; Prasetyo, Dimas Bagoes; Nurmala, Dewi
PHILOLOGY Journal of English Language and Literature Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): Philology: Journal Of English Language and Literature
Publisher : Fakultas Sastra UMN AL Washliyah

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32696/pjell.v6i1.6375

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This research investigates the strategic intersection of morphological theory and commercial branding by examining the linguistic mechanisms behind 50 global consumer brands. The primary objective is to analyze the derivational processes and creative word-formation strategies that facilitate brand distinctiveness. Utilizing a mixed-method approach supported by a corpus-based analysis, this study evaluates the structural patterns and functional impact of various linguistic innovations. Drawing on frameworks of derivational morphology and advertising management, the findings reveal that non-standard linguistic strategies are pivotal for establishing market resonance. Statistical data from the processed corpus indicate that compounding is the most dominant process (44%), followed by coining/acronyms (26%) and blending (24%), while standard derivation remains minimal at 6%. The analysis demonstrates that brands frequently employ "language games" to optimize phonetic appeal and semantic density. This study concludes that morphological creativity is a vital instrument within the contemporary linguistic landscape, providing a unique "creative experience" that differentiates commercial entities in a competitive global market.
Sosialisasi Landskap Linguistik Dalam Meningkatkan Soft Skills Mahasiswa Nurmala, Dewi; Sopha, Diana; Zuindra, Zuindra; Al Qorni, Wais
Amaliah: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol 8 No 1 (2024): Amaliah: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat
Publisher : LPPI UMN AL WASHLIYAH

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32696/ajpkm.v8i1.2689

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This article is the result of the hard work of a group of lecturers and students from the English literature study program at Al Washliyah Muslim Nusantara University and Harapan University in Medan. The goal of this community service is to find solutions to improve students' soft skills by introducing them to the linguistic landscape. The study of language use in public spaces is known as linguistic landscape. Signs on the road or notices about rules or prohibitions in specific places or areas become a linguistic landscape study. This service location was chosen based on the findings of an analysis of students at Harapan University, Medan's Faculty of Language and Communication via interview data with one of the lecturers. Based on the interview results, community service was performed at Harapan University in Medan. This activity improves students' soft skills by utilizing counseling and outreach methods regarding the linguistic landscape. The benefit of this counseling is that it helps students understand how the linguistic landscape can influence their attitudes and speech in social interactions, particularly on campus. Location surveys, obtaining permits, preparing materials, and community service training are all stages of activity. It is hoped that by participating in this activity, students at Harapan University's Faculty of Language and Communication in Medan will gain more knowledge and insight.