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Dennis Damen / Brand Strategist
In this blog you discover what a brand foundation is, why you need it, and how you build one that supports your brand permanently.
What is a brand foundation?
Many companies want to be visible quickly: "We have to tap," "promote that vacancy," "The website must be renewed." But without a sturdy brand foundation you skip the basis. A brand without a foundation is like a house without a foundation. This leads to incoherent marketing, employees who do not understand your brand, and customers who do not trust or recognize your brand.
A strong brand foundation ensures that all your communication is coordinated, from the story that tells you to what your expressions look like. It offers direction and guarantees consistency in message and look . This promotes recognisability, loyalty and trust. In a competitive market this is not a luxury, but a necessity for every company, regardless of size or sector.
Common pitfalls of communication without the foundation, for example, are a search engine advertisement that leads to a bad or irrelevant website, a webshop that does not match the experience in your physical store, or social media accounts that do not match your campaigns. All communication must be a consistent and match your brand, values and ambition.
The building blocks of a strong brand
At Vandeez we help you step by step to build your brand foundation with four essential building blocks: brand positioning, brand identity , website and brand activation.
1. Brand positioning: Determine your brand story
The first step is to determine your brand positioning. Here you put the foundation of your brand. Who are you? What do you stand for? Why do customers choose you? Make sharp choices. What makes your brand unique? Which values do you want to spread? How do you distinguish yourself from the competition?
We help you make these choices. We ensure that your brand positioning is clear to customers and employees. A strong brand positioning gives direction and ensures that you stand out.
2. Brand Identity : from identity to image
If your brand positioning is clear, translate it to a suitable brand identity . Here the visual identity of your brand comes to life: logo, colors, typography, visual language and tone of voice. Everything must be right and in line with the values of your brand. Be careful with major changes; Recognisability grows slowly and disappears quickly.
At Vandeez we ensure that your brand identity is recognizable, attractive and consistent. This is how we build a brand that arouses confidence.
3. Website: the digital heart of your brand
Your website is the digital heart of your brand. All the elements of your brand come together here. It tells the story of your brand, shows your offer and convinces customers to choose your organization.
Our developers provide a website that matches your brand positioning and brand identity . We design a website that transfers the right message and offers the right experience. In this way your website contributes to achieving your goals.
4. Brand activation: bring your brand to life
With a clear brand positioning, consistent brand identity and a strong website, it is time for brand activation. This is where your brand really comes to life. Brand activation is all about targeted marketing and communication that bring your brand to the attention of your target group. Examples of this are online campaigns, social media posts and traditional media expressions.
Our experts help you to develop a brand activation plan that makes your brand visible and ensures the elegant impact. Brand activation not only reinforces your brand awareness, but also brand preference and customer loyalty. By planning ahead and integrating your long-term ambitions into the plan, you work efficiently and purposefully.
Permanently connected to your ambitions
Our work does not stop after laying the foundation. At Vandeez we believe in long -term cooperation. After the realization of your brand foundation, we remain connected to your company and ambitions. We regularly evaluate the progress of your brand and adjust where necessary, so that you remain relevant in a changing market.
Start building your brand foundation
A strong brand starts with a strong foundation. At Vandeez we help you to lay this foundation. We guide you step by step through the process of brand positioning, brand identity , website development and brand activation. Ready to take your brand to a higher level? Contact us for a non-binding consultation , our experts are happy to think along with you.
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