The American Marketing Association (AMA) defines a brand as a “name, term, sign, symbol or design, or a combination of them intended to identify the goods and services of one seller or group of sellers and to differentiate them from those of other sellers.”
It makes sense to understand that branding is not about getting your target market to choose you over the competition, but it is about getting your prospects to see you as the only one that provides a solution to their problem.
To succeed in branding you must understand the needs and wants of your customers and prospects. You do this by integrating your brand strategies through your company at every point of public contact. Your brand is the sum of your customers’ experiences and perceptions, some of which you can influence, and some that you cannot.
It’s important to spend time investing in researching, defining, and building your brand. It’s a foundational piece in your marketing communication and one you do not want to be without.
Burnett has been conceptualizing and delivering solid Identities and Brands since 1995. Contact us today.