Build Your Brand Identity - 5 Great Strategies!
Building a winning brand identity is difficult, but here are 5 easy tips (and products) to make it easier.
When it comes to branding it is important to understand that your "brand identity" is being shaped every minute of every day with or without your participation.
No one single element makes up your brand. Your brand is not your logo, colors, fonts, or messaging. It's the sum total of what people think about your business. Branding is the act of influencing what others think and it's something all successful companies take the time and effort to do.
If you're interested in shaping what others think about your business, here are five easy tips and products that can help you create a winning brand identity!
Tip 1. Seek to Stir Emotions
The best way to get someone to notice your brand is to trigger a strong emotional reaction. Fear is a strong emotion, but so are nostalgia and happiness.
To differentiate your brand emotionally:
- Focus specifically on how your product or service makes the user feel.
- Use messaging & graphics that will get a strong emotional reaction from your audience.
- test both photos and messaging to see what users like BEST.
- Promo products that make the user feel joy/happiness help create a positive association with your brand.
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Tip 2. Tell a Strong Brand Story
Tell your story consistently at different touch points throughout your customer's journey using on how you make your customers lives better or easier, your marketing efforts should be more successful.
To tell a strong brand story:
- Ask loyal customers why they choose your business over others and share those stories as part of your messaging.
- Tell your story consistently at different touchpoints throughout your customer's journey.
- Choose promotional products with enough imprint area to add a message.
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Tip 3. Know Your Customer, Know Yourself
Put yourself in your client’s shoes. Why do they buy your products or services? What makes you unique and puts you in a better position than your competition? Also, what do you know about your customers? Is there an obstacle they all have that you're the solution to?
To get to know yourself and your customer:
- Identify what's unique about your product or service.
- Determine your customer demographics & look for common challenges that your business/service is solving for them.
- Marketing giveaways help solve problems/remind your customers that you're there for them when they need help.
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Tip 4. Consistency is Key
Does your brand identity convey your image consistently – online, offline, and in-person? It should! Mixed or inconsistent branding and messages cause confusion and make you appear less professional. Take your time to make sure all of your marketing materials are in synch and on-brand.
To keep consistent:
- Work with a professional. Designers are trained and have the programs & experience to make you look great always.
- Choose products that enhance your messaging and fit with your brands core tenants.
- Select products that come in colors to match your brand.
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Tip 5. Nail the Logo
Your logo is one of the most recognizable pieces of your identity. When done well, it quickly communicates who you are, what you do, and elicits a positive emotion. It should also be memorable! Don't forget that the most successful brands update their visual identities every few years and you may want to update yours as you grow your business too.
To nail your logo:
- Work with a professional to create a unique & memorable logo system (horizontal,stacked,simplified,multiple colors.)
- Select the appropriate logo to match the shape of your imprint.
- Choose a product that will make your logo and message pop!
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