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Posted on July 22, 2009 by Rachelle Hynes

Here is an article and tips on brand discovery, I've compiled some information that might help with your branding process.

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BRANDING PROCESS

Branding involves thinking and strategy, before the creativity can flow. First we must build the brand foundation and brand strategy. We can then generate concepts that have strategy, clarity, and functionality.


BRAND STATEMENTS

Before the name and creative process, we  work to mold the foundation of a brand by developing a:

VISION | The long-term aspirations of the company. It’s what we want the company to achieve through business success. It explains why we’re doing what we’re doing and the ultimate good we want to achieve. The picture of where we ultimately want our work to lead to.


MISSION | The broad purpose of the company and the affect it will have on others. It states what we do for others and the approach we follow in order to achieve the aspirations we’ve set. The sense that a company’s contribution is uniquely meaningful to human society is the most durable driver of management, employee, customer and even investor loyalty. It is as close as you can get to a corporate soul.


BRAND PROMISE | Summarizes the positive difference we deliver to all who deal with us. Internally, the business promise will guide the development of the brand, and externally, the business promise is translated into and presented as a motto
or tagline.


COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS

We will take a look at similar brands and see where we can emphasize your brand, its strengths and how we can set you apart. As the market is saturated with many ‘similar’ offerings, it is especially important that differentiation takes a front seat during the branding process. Creating trust and credibility are essential in the branding process, because, brands essentially are reputations that result from promises made. Because your brand will be competing in environments full of established, well-known and(some) superbly branded companies and products, it is extremely important that we differentiate and develop very strong brands.


WHAT IS A BRAND IDENTITY?

The tangible expression that reflects and represents both the mission and vision, so it must align perfectly with the value and purpose of the company.

Created July 22, 2009
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