Strategizing Your Brand

A company's identity sits in its brand and tells its story. Dynamic branding is key to standing out amongst a competitive landscape.

BRANDING

C&S Marketing

6/6/20192 min read

Branding
Branding

Purpose of Branding Strategy

Branding strategy is how you plan to build and define your business’s brand in a consistent manner. Your brand envelops more than just the visual aspects such as a logo, color palette, product, etc. It includes your reputation, how your clients feel about you, what your message is, and much more.

While the sheer number of factors can seem daunting, this simply means the possibilities are endless when coming up with your very own branding strategies.

Why Is It Needed?

A brand that grows and matures over time is a valuable and enduring asset for any company. If your brand can quickly stir up strong emotions or a sense of familiarity, it can become a formidable strength. However, achieving this level of impact requires time and a branding strategy that emphasizes long-term goals rather than immediate results.

Properly investing in your brand is vital for reaching a wide audience. Even if your products and services are top-notch, a competitor with a better-developed brand strategy could be engaging your potential customers and building their loyalty long before they even become aware of your offerings.

Developing A Strategy

The process of brand development varies by company, but there are key things that you can begin with. To start, you need to nail down company values, mission and identity, as well as create taglines and promises.

The Process

Values

Begin by defining your brand values, which highlight what makes your company distinctive and relevant to your target audience. Consider what attracts your desired customers and how your business can offer that value more effectively than your competitors.

Mission

The mission of your brand represents its purpose or the goals it aims to achieve. A mission that is engaging and meaningful will quickly resonate with people and attract them to your business.

Identity

The next phase involves crafting your brand identity. This includes all visual elements that reflect the nature of your business. Use the template to brainstorm how you want your brand to be perceived through its website, design elements, logo, marketing materials, and products.

Promises

Brand promises are the commitments your company makes to its customers. Honoring these promises helps to build trust and create a long-term connection with your audience.

Taglines

A brand tagline is a short, impactful phrase that conveys the essence of your brand. Unlike a slogan, a tagline is intended to have a lasting effect and represents the entire company. Your tagline should be memorable, concise, believable, and unique, aiming to evoke emotion effectively in just a few words.

Here are some examples of iconic taglines from big brands:

Apple: “Think Different”

Nike: “Just Do It”

McDonald’s: “I’m Lovin’ It”

KFC: “Finger-Lickin’ Good”

Skittles: “Taste the Rainbow”

Brand Ready

Now that you have carefully developed your brand, it’s time to fully embrace and express your company’s identity. Make a concerted effort to showcase what sets your brand apart from the competition, ensuring that its unique attributes are evident in every aspect of your operations. This means allowing your brand’s essence to shine through not only in your marketing materials and public communications but also in the daily interactions with your customers, the design and functionality of your products, and the overall experience you provide. Consistency is key—every touchpoint should reflect your brand’s core values and distinctive qualities. By doing so, you create a cohesive and compelling brand presence that resonates deeply with consumers, reinforcing what makes your brand special and fostering a strong, authentic connection with your audience.