Branding Terms
It can be very confusing with all the branding terms and the various definitions. Here is a short list of a few key terms with definitions Blue Earth uses.
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Brand Equity
The sum of a brand’s financial and non-financial assets that results in generating demand. The brand’s unique attributes create an emotional connection with the brand’s customers to make the brand valued and valuable
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Brand Identity
This is a set of symbols and guidelines that create a consistent look and feel. The fundamental items are logo, typefaces, color palette, voice, and photo styling all integrated into a consistent look and feel.
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Brand Positioning
Positioning your brand focuses on distinguishing your brand from its competitors. The goal of positioning is to influence your target audience’s perception by effectively communicating a brand's competitive advantage.
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Brand Personality
A company's brand personality evokes an emotional response to a specific consumer segment, intending to incite positive emotions and persuade, motivate and change customer behavior.
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Brand Essence
From a consumer perspective, brand essence is based on consumer attitudes about positive brand attributes and favorable consequences of brand use.
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Brand Promise
This is the promise a brand makes to its customers. It is critical to meet or exceed your promise to your customers.
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Brand Culture
Brand culture is the DNA of the brand. It governs all customer experiences at every touchpoint. The culture is an extension of a company’s core values and is lived out through the employees who deliver high-quality brand experiences to their customers.