The 6 Essentials for Effective Brand Identity
Brand Identity
A brand identity describes how a company views itself internally. A clear brand identity unifies an organisation and ensures that everyone within it - shares the same understanding.
A coherent brand identity is important as it provides the foundation from which stakeholders communicate and work on a daily basis.
A brand identity richly invested in meaning for all participants promotes an effective brand.
Brand Identity : A Working Definition
A brand identity reflects how an organisation understands its own personality, noble purpose and distinctive capabilities internally.
The most successful brands exhibit strong internal brand identities - where employees are engaged and passionate about their company.
A highly motivated and engaged employee ensures a superior customer experience.
The keys to brand success are self-definition, transparency, authenticity and accountability.
Simon Mainwaring
Brand Identity - A Total Vision
Brand identity consists of the following 6 key elements:
1. Brand Capabilities
The specific ideas associated with a brand and its product or service delivery.
Examples include: 'innovation', 'distinctive quality' or 'value for money'.
- What are the products or services or values offered by this company?
- What are the relevant quality standards and how are they accessed?
- What does the company have to do well - to win loyal customers?
2. Brand Culture
The internal values of a brand.
- What is the heart and soul of the organisation?
- What are the core beliefs?
- What is the key promise made to customers?
3. Brand Purpose
The inspired purpose or goal of a company.
- What is the goal or noble aspiration of the company?
- How does the company seek to effect the lives of the people they serve?
- How does the company strive to better the lives of people?
4. Brand Personality
The human values associated with the way value, service or products are delivered.
- What is the style of the company?
- How is this style delivered?
5. Brand Community
Shared values promote stronger brands.
- What values and professional affinities are important to the company and the audience it serves.
- How is a company seeking to engage, create, promote and inspire 'big ideas' that are important to all.
6. Brand Self Image
The way a customer uses a brand in the context of their own self image.
- How do your customers want to be seen?
- What do your customers hope to achieve long term?
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