International Journal of Communication and Society
Vol 2, No 1: June 2020

City branding of Palembang: understanding cultural identification through logo and tagline

Rahma Santhi Zinaida (Sahid University, Jakarta)
Sunarto Sunarto (Sahid University, Jakarta)
Manik Sunuantari (Sahid University, Jakarta)



Article Info

Publish Date
04 Jun 2020

Abstract

City branding is believed to be a way to promote the city. Some of the cities in the world have strong branding because they are made following the identity of the city. The research problems in this research are what visual elements were included in the Palembang city logo; this paper aims to identify the cultural aspect of each component contained in the Palembang city logo by using the theory of logo. This research was using a case study analysis and descriptive qualitative research. Based on the review of the logo and tagline from the Palembang city logo, in conclusion, Palembang city branding has already completed the elements of a good logo such as Persuasive, Harmonious, Supporting a local culture,  Must be supporting local Culture. The real situation of the city was designed in original Distinctive. There are several cultural influences represented by the logo. Chinese and Japanese cultural influences have an essential role in the logo of the city branding Palembang.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijcs

Publisher

Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

Description

The International Journal of Communication and Society is an interdisciplinary journal that, while centered in communication, is open and welcoming to contributions from the many disciplines and approaches that meet at the crossroads that is communication study. The spectrum of topics include but ...