White Label
Definition
A product or service produced by one company that other companies rebrand to make it appear as if they had made it.
Deep Dive
White label refers to a product or service produced by one company (the producer or manufacturer) that another company (the reseller or marketer) rebrands and sells as if it were its own. The producing company removes its own branding and logo, allowing the reseller to apply their unique brand identity, packaging, and marketing materials. This strategy is common across various industries, from software and electronics to food products and digital services, enabling businesses to quickly expand their product offerings without the significant investment in research, development, and manufacturing.
Examples & Use Cases
- 1A digital marketing agency offering "SEO services" to its clients, but in reality, they are using a white-label SEO platform developed by another company, branded with the agency's logo.
- 2A coffee shop selling "house blend" coffee beans that were roasted and packaged by a larger, uncredited coffee roaster.
- 3A web hosting provider offering "your company's hosting" plans, powered by a larger white-label infrastructure provider.