"These headphones are enhanced by several audio technologies developed by HARMAN yet also reflect the brand's commitment to innovative industrial design, " said Dinesh Paliwal, Chairman, President and CEO of HARMAN.

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In tandem with the gift, the company is also announcing a host of new policies to restore public faith in the GE brand, including a commitment to keep American jobs in America, and to create one U.S. job for each new job created abroad.

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Steve Jobs, for instance, unified a once-hostile board with his vision for the company through continued demonstration of his complete commitment to the Apple brand.

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The expansive charitable efforts the league engaged in over the last week demonstrate its serious commitment to using its brand name, corporate partners and star players to make the world a better place.

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But with a newly announced commitment to building its brand (a sentiment popular with Chinese OEMs as of late), this particular Memo is proof positive that ZTE's serious about raising its profile and consumer perception.

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Pierre Jochem, general manager of Raffles International, noted that the watch brand, which is 180 years old, shares a commitment with the hotel to heritage and innovation.

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His leadership, vision and commitment to innovation has energized his company and brought new life to an old brand.

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The product, service and brand will continue to be defined and developed separately with the same Tumblr irreverence, wit, and commitment to empower creators.

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With its commitment to social media, MLB is transforming its equity from a sport label to an entertainment brand.

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