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July 22, 2024

Mathilde Quilici

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Mathilde Quilici

What exactly is a brand?

We know that a brand is mainly recognizable by its logo or visual identity, yet it’s much more than that! It’s a complex set of factors that make it unique and memorable.

What exactly is a brand?

Imagine it as a person: just as each of us has our own appearance, character, language, and attitude, a brand has its own identity, promise, principles, and much more.

Illustration of the components of a brand
Illustration of the components of a brand

Now that we agree on this, let’s look at the elements that make up a brand:

  • Positioning: the place the brand wishes to occupy in the public’s mind.
  • Promise: the brand’s commitment to its customers, what it guarantees them.
  • Principles: the fundamental values that guide the brand’s daily actions.
  • Visual identity: what we see, the logo, colors, shapes that visually represent the brand.
  • Language: the way the brand communicates, both in writing and orally.
  • Sound identity: the music, sounds, or jingles that become associated with the brand.
  • Attitude: the way the brand behaves, whether in its interactions with the public or in its actions.
  • Presence: the brand’s visibility, whether on the ground or online.

So, when all these elements are aligned coherently, the brand becomes strong and memorable. Successful brands are those that manage to build something unique, be understood, and earn the trust of their target audience.

Developing a strong and coherent brand takes time and investment, but it undoubtedly helps a business stand out from the competition and retain its customers in the long run.

That’s where an agency like Bob comes in. With its expertise, Bob can help brands maintain their uniqueness and relevance, regain their differentiation if they have lost it, and even create new brands from scratch. By collaborating with a specialized agency, a business can bring its brand to life in an authentic and impactful way.

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