{"id":31113,"date":"2025-03-05T13:16:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-05T13:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogadmin.merch.vpsvc.com\/hub\/?p=31113"},"modified":"2025-03-20T14:53:19","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T14:53:19","slug":"what-is-brand-marketing-and-how-to-make-it-work-for-your-small-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogadmin.vpsvc.com\/hub\/what-is-brand-marketing-and-how-to-make-it-work-for-your-small-business\/","title":{"rendered":"What is brand marketing? And how to make it work for your small business"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Brand marketing. You\u2019ve probably heard the term thrown around by entrepreneurs and marketers alike. But what is brand marketing, really? It\u2019s more than just advertising a product or service\u2014it\u2019s about shaping how people perceive your business as a whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you define brand marketing, you\u2019re talking about a strategy that builds recognition, trust and emotional connection with customers. Instead of focusing on a single product, brand marketing techniques create a bigger picture\u2014your story, values and identity\u2014so customers remember and choose you over competitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll explore top global brands that have mastered brand marketing, break down key brand marketing techniques and share actionable insights to help you craft a strategy that works for your business. Plus, we\u2019ll cover common mistakes to avoid to ensure long-term success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF\" class=\"section section-vp-custom-tip\">\n    <div class=\"vp-custom-tip swan section__container\" role=\"alert\">\n        <div class=\"swan-px-8 swan-py-7 swan-display-flex span-justify-center tip-wrap\">\n            <div class=\"title swan-text-x2large swan-font-secondary\">\n                Key takeaways:            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"text\">\n                <ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Brand marketing builds recognition, trust and emotional connection by promoting your business as a whole rather than just individual products.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Branding defines your identity and values, while marketing promotes your offerings through various channels.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Brand marketing works best when it fosters long-term relationships, builds recognition and stays consistent across all platforms.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">To build a strong brand marketing strategy, define your purpose, research your audience, craft a compelling story, analyze competitors and establish brand guidelines.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Avoid inconsistency, neglecting competitor research and short-term thinking to create a lasting, successful brand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what\">What is brand marketing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Brand marketing is the practice of promoting a business by building and maintaining a strong, recognizable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/hub\/brand-identity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">brand identity<\/a>. It focuses on creating an emotional connection with customers, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/hub\/brand-recognition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">increasing brand recognition<\/a> and fostering long-term loyalty.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike product marketing, which highlights specific offerings, brand marketing emphasizes the overall perception, values and mission of a company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brand marketing entails several key elements, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Brand identity:<\/strong> Your brand\u2019s visual and verbal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/hub\/elements-of-branding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">elements of branding<\/a>, such as logo, typography and messaging, that create recognition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Brand story:<\/strong> The narrative that communicates your brand\u2019s mission, values and journey.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consistency:<\/strong> Maintaining a uniform presence across all marketing channels, including digital and print.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Emotional connection:<\/strong> Engaging customers in a way that builds trust and loyalty.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Differentiation:<\/strong> Positioning your brand uniquely in the market to stand out from competitors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"difference\">What\u2019s the difference between branding and marketing, and which comes first?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Good question. It\u2019s important you understand the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/hub\/marketing-vs-branding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">difference between marketing and branding<\/a> so you can efficiently use them together. In essence, marketing is how you build awareness of your brand and its products and generate sales. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/hub\/what-is-branding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What is branding<\/a>, then? It\u2019s how you express who your business is for and what it\u2019s all about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of marketing as your business-generating toolkit and branding as your overall approach to reaching your target audience. Branding is one of the primary building blocks of your marketing strategy, so it will always come first. If your brand was KFC, your branding would be the \u201csecret herbs and spices,\u201d and your marketing would be everything you do to get your customers excited to try your chicken, like your TV and radio ads, billboards and social media ads.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter what industry you\u2019re in or how large you aim to grow, it\u2019s important to work out who your business is as a brand before you create a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/hub\/how-to-write-marketing-plan-small-business\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">marketing plan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/brand-guide-design\/brand-guide-design.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_1024,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071395\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/brand-guide-design\/brand-guide-design.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Stylescape designs\" class=\"wp-post-31113 wp-image-33136\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1741071395\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_1024,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071395\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/brand-guide-design\/brand-guide-design.jpg?_i=AA 1572w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1448,h_1448,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071395\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/brand-guide-design\/brand-guide-design.jpg?_i=AA 1448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1248,h_1248,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071395\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/brand-guide-design\/brand-guide-design.jpg?_i=AA 1248w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1048,h_1048,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071395\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/brand-guide-design\/brand-guide-design.jpg?_i=AA 1048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_848,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071395\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/brand-guide-design\/brand-guide-design.jpg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_648,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071395\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/brand-guide-design\/brand-guide-design.jpg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_448,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071395\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/brand-guide-design\/brand-guide-design.jpg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_248,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071395\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/brand-guide-design\/brand-guide-design.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1572px) 100vw, 1572px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve defined how your brand looks, keep it organized in a brand guide.<br>Brand guide design by <a href=\"https:\/\/99designs.com\/profiles\/ludibes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Ludibes<\/a> via 99designs by Vista.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That means clearly <a href=\"https:\/\/vistaprint.com\/hub\/understanding-brand-personality\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">identifying your company\u2019s personality<\/a>. In other words, defining your brand. This means carefully choosing your illustrations, logo, typography and business colors to embody your brand\u2019s values. For example, if you\u2019re a bold brand, you\u2019d likely choose a bright color palette and a punchy copy voice. If you\u2019re a timeless, traditional brand, you\u2019d probably go with more muted colors and a sophisticated font for your website and email template. These design choices are the foundation for your marketing strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"when\">When is brand marketing most successful?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"509\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/colgate\/colgate.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_509,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071525\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/colgate\/colgate.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"screenshot of Colgate Oral Care Center website\" class=\"wp-post-31113 wp-image-33142\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1741071525\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_509,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071525\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/colgate\/colgate.jpg?_i=AA 1572w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1448,h_720,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071525\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/colgate\/colgate.jpg?_i=AA 1448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1248,h_620,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071525\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/colgate\/colgate.jpg?_i=AA 1248w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1048,h_521,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071525\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/colgate\/colgate.jpg?_i=AA 1048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_421,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071525\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/colgate\/colgate.jpg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_322,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071525\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/colgate\/colgate.jpg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_222,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071525\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/colgate\/colgate.jpg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_123,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071525\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/colgate\/colgate.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1572px) 100vw, 1572px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For Colgate, effective brand marketing means being the go-to oral health expert.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Via <a href=\"https:\/\/potion.social\/en\/blog\/how-colgate-makes-its-customers-smile-with-its-online-community\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Potion<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re in it for the long game with brand marketing. It works best when your goal is to create repeat buyers (for instance, when it comes to everyday products) or to connect with buyers making long-term, expensive purchases like vehicles. This is because a clear brand creates recognition and ignites a distinct feeling about it that will stay with your audience forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img width=\"758\" height=\"1024\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/strong-brand-marketing\/strong-brand-marketing.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_758,h_1024,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071441\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/strong-brand-marketing\/strong-brand-marketing.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"print ad showing a prominent diamond ring\" class=\"wp-post-31113 wp-image-33162\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1741071441\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_758,h_1024,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071441\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/strong-brand-marketing\/strong-brand-marketing.jpg?_i=AA 1118w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1048,h_1416,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071441\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/strong-brand-marketing\/strong-brand-marketing.jpg?_i=AA 1048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_1146,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071441\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/strong-brand-marketing\/strong-brand-marketing.jpg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_875,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071441\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/strong-brand-marketing\/strong-brand-marketing.jpg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_605,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071441\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/strong-brand-marketing\/strong-brand-marketing.jpg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_335,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071441\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/strong-brand-marketing\/strong-brand-marketing.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1118px) 100vw, 1118px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A print ad with strong brand marketing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flyer design by <a href=\"https:\/\/99designs.com\/profiles\/lwdezigns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">L.W Dezigns<\/a> via 99designs by Vista.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, a tourist will know they can trust Colgate toothpaste to keep their teeth clean wherever they are in the world. Colgate has taken a unique approach to its brand marketing over the years, deciding to educate its audience rather than just push products to them. For example, the brand started the Oral Care Center YouTube playlist, which hosts a series of videos about oral hygiene. On its website, the brand also posts articles about oral hygiene, and it also shares important facts about how to care for your teeth in advertisements, particularly across its social media platforms. This brand marketing strategy has helped Colgate to not only sell toothpaste, but to become one of the most trusted oral care brands around the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The more thorough you are in your brand marketing strategy, the greater your likelihood of thriving when you execute those strategies. Investing in a solid brand marketing strategy now will make your future marketing campaigns easier to execute because you\u2019ll have guidelines to follow and past successes to build upon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are three questions every business should answer when putting together their brand marketing strategy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Who is your target audience?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is your brand\u2019s primary goal?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How does your brand define success?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding the answers to these simple questions will help define what your objectives should be, how you should talk to your audience and how you\u2019ll measure your success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"674\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/fits-world\/fits-world.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_674,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071407\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/fits-world\/fits-world.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"overhead photo of red and white sneakers\" class=\"wp-post-31113 wp-image-33150\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1741071407\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_674,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071407\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/fits-world\/fits-world.jpg?_i=AA 1572w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1448,h_952,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071407\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/fits-world\/fits-world.jpg?_i=AA 1448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1248,h_820,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071407\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/fits-world\/fits-world.jpg?_i=AA 1248w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1048,h_689,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071407\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/fits-world\/fits-world.jpg?_i=AA 1048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_557,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071407\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/fits-world\/fits-world.jpg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_426,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071407\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/fits-world\/fits-world.jpg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_294,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071407\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/fits-world\/fits-world.jpg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_163,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071407\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/fits-world\/fits-world.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1572px) 100vw, 1572px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Brand marketing communicates where your brand fits into the world.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Logo and brand identity design by <a href=\"https:\/\/99designs.com\/profiles\/dsevarika\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">\u0160evarika\u2122<\/a> via 99designs by Vista.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"three\">Three of the best brand marketing strategies in the business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Apple, McDonald\u2019s and Nike are three brands that almost anybody in the world will recognize. How did they reach this point? Effective brand marketing with thoughtful brand marketing techniques!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Apple\u2019s brand marketing strategy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Apple\u2019s brand marketing strategy is simple. Don\u2019t just create a brand, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tjgtLSHhTPg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">create a movement<\/a>. In all of Apple\u2019s marketing efforts, the company doesn\u2019t just sell its newest phone or tablet, it sells a lifestyle. From the crisp white packaging and provocative taglines (\u201cThink Different\u201d being one of the brand\u2019s most famous) to the event-like product launches, Apple\u2019s brand marketing makes people feel like they need Apple products to improve their lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img width=\"1009\" height=\"533\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/apple-packaging\/apple-packaging.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1009,h_533,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071389\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/apple-packaging\/apple-packaging.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Apple packaging\" class=\"wp-post-31113 wp-image-33130\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1741071389\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1009,h_533,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071389\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/apple-packaging\/apple-packaging.jpg?_i=AA 1009w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_447,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071389\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/apple-packaging\/apple-packaging.jpg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_342,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071389\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/apple-packaging\/apple-packaging.jpg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_236,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071389\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/apple-packaging\/apple-packaging.jpg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_131,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071389\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/apple-packaging\/apple-packaging.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1009px) 100vw, 1009px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Apple\u2019s packaging is more than a brand, it\u2019s part of a movement\u00a0<br>via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swedbrand-group.com\/blog\/how-apples-packaging-gives-buyers-a-sensory-experience-that-strengthens-the-brand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Swedbrandgroup\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This brand marketing strategy has created a dedicated fandom. Apple recognizes its fandom\u2019s staying power and, with that in mind, never strays away from its comprehensive brand. Even when its marketing executions change, its clear, modern and innovative brand marketing strategy remains the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/http___prod-upp-image-read.ft_\/http___prod-upp-image-read.ft_.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_576,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741072094\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/http___prod-upp-image-read.ft_\/http___prod-upp-image-read.ft_.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Steve Jobs at an Apple launch\" class=\"wp-post-31113 wp-image-33168\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1741072094\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_576,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741072094\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/http___prod-upp-image-read.ft_\/http___prod-upp-image-read.ft_.jpg?_i=AA 2048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_2048,h_1152,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741072094\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/http___prod-upp-image-read.ft_\/http___prod-upp-image-read.ft_.jpg?_i=AA 2048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1848,h_1039,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741072094\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/http___prod-upp-image-read.ft_\/http___prod-upp-image-read.ft_.jpg?_i=AA 1848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1648,h_927,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741072094\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/http___prod-upp-image-read.ft_\/http___prod-upp-image-read.ft_.jpg?_i=AA 1648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1448,h_814,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741072094\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/http___prod-upp-image-read.ft_\/http___prod-upp-image-read.ft_.jpg?_i=AA 1448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1248,h_702,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741072094\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/http___prod-upp-image-read.ft_\/http___prod-upp-image-read.ft_.jpg?_i=AA 1248w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1048,h_589,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741072094\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/http___prod-upp-image-read.ft_\/http___prod-upp-image-read.ft_.jpg?_i=AA 1048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_477,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741072094\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/http___prod-upp-image-read.ft_\/http___prod-upp-image-read.ft_.jpg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_364,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741072094\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/http___prod-upp-image-read.ft_\/http___prod-upp-image-read.ft_.jpg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_252,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741072094\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/http___prod-upp-image-read.ft_\/http___prod-upp-image-read.ft_.jpg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_139,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741072094\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/http___prod-upp-image-read.ft_\/http___prod-upp-image-read.ft_.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Apple\u2019s product launches are events that excite the whole world.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/b9d6735a-d487-11e9-8367-807ebd53ab77\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Financial Times.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nike\u2019s brand marketing strategy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nike\u2019s brand marketing strategy involves not just selling a product but selling a story. From its website to its product descriptions to its social media, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5Mc06cIrvXE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Nike takes every opportunity to tell a story<\/a> about the brand\u2019s products, beginning or ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"421\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/nike_33156f9b95\/nike_33156f9b95.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_421,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071464\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/nike_33156f9b95\/nike_33156f9b95.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Nike product description showing a red sneaker\" class=\"wp-post-31113 wp-image-33156\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1741071464\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_421,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071464\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/nike_33156f9b95\/nike_33156f9b95.jpg?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_348,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071464\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/nike_33156f9b95\/nike_33156f9b95.jpg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_266,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071464\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/nike_33156f9b95\/nike_33156f9b95.jpg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_184,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071464\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/nike_33156f9b95\/nike_33156f9b95.jpg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_101,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071464\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/nike_33156f9b95\/nike_33156f9b95.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Nike is an expert at telling stories, from their social to their product descriptions. Via\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/article\/302165\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Entrepreneur<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding a storytelling element to your brand or giving your customers the background of your business story adds a human element to your business and may be a great marketing strategy for you. Remember, your story doesn\u2019t have to be groundbreaking. Simply explaining where you came from and giving your customers something to relate to is far more influential than just selling a product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"770\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/nike-ads\/nike-ads.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_770,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071450\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/nike-ads\/nike-ads.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Nike print ad featuring Colin Kaepernick\" class=\"wp-post-31113 wp-image-33158\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1741071450\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_770,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071450\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/nike-ads\/nike-ads.jpg?_i=AA 1572w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1448,h_1088,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071450\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/nike-ads\/nike-ads.jpg?_i=AA 1448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1248,h_938,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071450\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/nike-ads\/nike-ads.jpg?_i=AA 1248w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1048,h_788,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071450\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/nike-ads\/nike-ads.jpg?_i=AA 1048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_637,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071450\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/nike-ads\/nike-ads.jpg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_487,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071450\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/nike-ads\/nike-ads.jpg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_336,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071450\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/nike-ads\/nike-ads.jpg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_186,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071450\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/nike-ads\/nike-ads.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1572px) 100vw, 1572px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Nike\u2019s print ads always do more than sell a product, they tell a story.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/25-nike-ads-that-shaped-the-brands-history-2013-8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Business Insider<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">McDonald\u2019s brand marketing strategy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to numerous studies, McDonald\u2019s is one of the most recognized brands worldwide. So, it\u2019s no surprise that its brand marketing strategy relies heavily on brand consistency. Its golden arches are instantly recognized everywhere, from America to India to Australia, and people associate the brand with feeling happy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"384\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/mcdonalds_33154baac3\/mcdonalds_33154baac3.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_384,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071471\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/mcdonalds_33154baac3\/mcdonalds_33154baac3.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"collection of McDonald\u2019s merchandise\" class=\"wp-post-31113 wp-image-33154\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1741071471\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_384,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071471\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/mcdonalds_33154baac3\/mcdonalds_33154baac3.jpg?_i=AA 1572w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1448,h_543,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071471\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/mcdonalds_33154baac3\/mcdonalds_33154baac3.jpg?_i=AA 1448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1248,h_468,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071471\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/mcdonalds_33154baac3\/mcdonalds_33154baac3.jpg?_i=AA 1248w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1048,h_393,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071471\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/mcdonalds_33154baac3\/mcdonalds_33154baac3.jpg?_i=AA 1048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_318,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071471\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/mcdonalds_33154baac3\/mcdonalds_33154baac3.jpg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_243,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071471\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/mcdonalds_33154baac3\/mcdonalds_33154baac3.jpg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_168,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071471\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/mcdonalds_33154baac3\/mcdonalds_33154baac3.jpg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_93,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071471\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/mcdonalds_33154baac3\/mcdonalds_33154baac3.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1572px) 100vw, 1572px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When a brand is as big as McDonald\u2019s, even merchandise without the company\u2019s name is instantly recognizable.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Via <a href=\"https:\/\/news.mcdonalds.com\/golden-arches-unlimited-launch-2019\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">McDonalds<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How has McDonald\u2019s created such a distinguishable brand? Well, it\u2019s kept its brand identity and product consistent for over 60 years while making thoughtful and on-brand improvements. The logo has remained relatively the same, and the marketing taglines have unrelentingly endorsed the same message: We make you happy. Here are a few ways the company has said it over the years:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You deserve a break today (1971-1975)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>That\u2019s my McDonald\u2019s (1981)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have you had your break today? (1995-1997)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smile (2001-2003)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I\u2019m lovin\u2019 it (present)<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re creating a brand marketing strategy, invest in something that has longevity. You don\u2019t need to reinvent the wheel every time you create a new marketing campaign or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/logomaker\">make a logo<\/a>. In fact, doing so could create more harm than good because inconsistency and extreme changes will likely confuse and even alienate your audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF\" class=\"section section-vp-custom-tip\">\n    <div class=\"vp-custom-tip swan section__container\" role=\"alert\">\n        <div class=\"swan-px-8 swan-py-7 swan-display-flex span-justify-center tip-wrap\">\n            <div class=\"title swan-text-x2large swan-font-secondary\">\n                Tip            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"text\">\n                <p>Want to learn <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/hub\/restaurant-branding-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how to brand a restaurant<\/a>? Check out our guide to replicate the success of McDonald\u2019s!<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"steps\">Brand marketing in five simple steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Brand marketing isn\u2019t reserved for industry giants like Nike, Apple and McDonald\u2019s. Any brand, at any size, can pull it off with carefully chosen brand marketing techniques. Learn <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/hub\/how-to-build-your-brand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to build your brand<\/a> by following these five steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Understand your brand purpose<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This ad answers almost all the questions above. It\u2019s a high-tech cap that kills bacteria fast, making health-conscious buyers feel their water is safe when they use it.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img width=\"500\" height=\"625\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/fr-fr\/4a9dcc08-2305-4ee7-80f3-fd2b5906de07\/4a9dcc08-2305-4ee7-80f3-fd2b5906de07.gif\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_500,h_625,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1711038717\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/fr-fr\/4a9dcc08-2305-4ee7-80f3-fd2b5906de07\/4a9dcc08-2305-4ee7-80f3-fd2b5906de07.gif?_i=AA\" alt=\"animated social media ad\" class=\"wp-post-31113 wp-image-33173\" data-format=\"gif\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1711038717\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_500,h_625,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1711038717\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/fr-fr\/4a9dcc08-2305-4ee7-80f3-fd2b5906de07\/4a9dcc08-2305-4ee7-80f3-fd2b5906de07.gif?_i=AA 500w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_560,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1711038717\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/fr-fr\/4a9dcc08-2305-4ee7-80f3-fd2b5906de07\/4a9dcc08-2305-4ee7-80f3-fd2b5906de07.gif?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_310,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1711038717\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/fr-fr\/4a9dcc08-2305-4ee7-80f3-fd2b5906de07\/4a9dcc08-2305-4ee7-80f3-fd2b5906de07.gif?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Social media ad via <a href=\"https:\/\/99designs.com\/profiles\/fpsarts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Maryia Dziadziulia<\/a> via 99designs by Vista.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding why your brand exists is core to your brand marketing strategy. Ask yourself these questions to help you nail your brand purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Who is your target audience?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why would they trust you?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What does your brand make them feel?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What challenge does your brand solve?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Who are your competitors?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is your brand\u2019s background story? Why was it created in the first place?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your brand was a person, who would they be and why?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This first step is where you\u2019ll start defining how your brand will look and feel. This means choosing your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/hub\/branding-colors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">brand color palette<\/a>, typography and imagery. If you\u2019re not already familiar with how to represent your brand persona through visual design choices, take a look at our resources on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/hub\/how-to-design-logo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to design a logo<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/hub\/logo-color-meanings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">logo color meanings<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/hub\/logo-fonts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">font choices<\/a>, visual design styles and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/hub\/logo-shapes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">logo shapes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>&nbsp;2. Research your target market<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Understand who your customers are by creating customer personas. A customer persona is a comprehensive picture of your perfect purchaser. It will help you create an emotional connection with your <a href=\"https:\/\/vistaprint.com\/hub\/define-your-target-audience\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">target audience<\/a>. For example, if you\u2019re selling small budget vehicles, your customer persona might be an 18-25-year-old female university student who\u2019s looking for her first car. When crafting your customer persona, ask yourself questions such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How old is this person?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are they married?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where do they live?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is your job?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What do they do every day?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What\u2019s their educational background?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What was their most recent purchase and where do they like to shop?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What do they care about?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What do they need from my product or service?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1440\" height=\"453\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/cars-ad\/cars-ad.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1440,h_453,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071531\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/cars-ad\/cars-ad.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-post-31113 wp-image-33140\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1741071531\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1440,h_453,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071531\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/cars-ad\/cars-ad.jpg?_i=AA 1440w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1248,h_392,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071531\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/cars-ad\/cars-ad.jpg?_i=AA 1248w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1048,h_329,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071531\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/cars-ad\/cars-ad.jpg?_i=AA 1048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_266,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071531\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/cars-ad\/cars-ad.jpg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_203,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071531\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/cars-ad\/cars-ad.jpg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_140,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071531\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/cars-ad\/cars-ad.jpg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_78,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071531\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/cars-ad\/cars-ad.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A clear vision of your ideal customer persona will guide everything from your business name to the art style you choose for your logo. Logo design by <a href=\"https:\/\/99designs.com\/profiles\/desana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Desana<\/a> via 99designs by Vista.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/billboard\/billboard.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_819,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071548\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/billboard\/billboard.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"billboard ad showing wine bottles against a beachy background\" class=\"wp-post-31113 wp-image-33134\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1741071548\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_819,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071548\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/billboard\/billboard.jpg?_i=AA 1272w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1248,h_997,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071548\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/billboard\/billboard.jpg?_i=AA 1248w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1048,h_837,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071548\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/billboard\/billboard.jpg?_i=AA 1048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_678,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071548\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/billboard\/billboard.jpg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_518,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071548\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/billboard\/billboard.jpg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_358,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071548\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/billboard\/billboard.jpg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_198,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071548\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/billboard\/billboard.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1272px) 100vw, 1272px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This billboard tells the story of a city slicker being briefly transported to a tropical paradise by enjoying fruity, delicious wine.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Billboard design by <a href=\"https:\/\/99designs.com\/profiles\/mindart89\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">MindArt89<\/a> via 99designs by Vista.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Define and sell your story<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can sell and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/hub\/how-to-tell-your-small-business-brand-story-in-3-easy-steps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tell your brand\u2019s story<\/a> by creating the right message. The story you craft and sell will connect your brand with your target audience, encourage loyalty and help with brand recall. Take time to really develop an engaging story that has all the same elements as your favorite novel or movie: characters, a conflict and a resolution. After all, brand storytelling is one of the most effective <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/hub\/cheap-branding-strategies-small-business\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">budget-friendly brand strategies for small businesses<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The story doesn\u2019t have to be dramatic; it can be as simple as your grandparents deciding to open a bakery in town 50 years ago and passing the business and their beloved recipe on for generations, then you finding ways to make their iconic cakes and pastries with all organic ingredients, offering the community healthy, delicious baked goods. Capture your market\u2019s attention with a great story, then let them be part of the story by interacting with your brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/bakery-logo\/bakery-logo.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_683,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071558\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/bakery-logo\/bakery-logo.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"round logo showing a nurse holding a giant spatula\" class=\"wp-post-31113 wp-image-33132\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1741071558\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_683,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071558\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/bakery-logo\/bakery-logo.jpg?_i=AA 1572w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1448,h_966,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071558\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/bakery-logo\/bakery-logo.jpg?_i=AA 1448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1248,h_832,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071558\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/bakery-logo\/bakery-logo.jpg?_i=AA 1248w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1048,h_699,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071558\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/bakery-logo\/bakery-logo.jpg?_i=AA 1048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_565,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071558\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/bakery-logo\/bakery-logo.jpg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_432,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071558\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/bakery-logo\/bakery-logo.jpg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_298,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071558\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/bakery-logo\/bakery-logo.jpg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_165,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071558\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/bakery-logo\/bakery-logo.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1572px) 100vw, 1572px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, the story is more subtle \u2014 like in this logo for a keto bakery.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Logo design by <a href=\"https:\/\/99designs.com\/profiles\/1075525\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Asaad\u2122<\/a> via 99designs by Vista.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img width=\"747\" height=\"996\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/weirdness\/weirdness.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_747,h_996,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071432\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/weirdness\/weirdness.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"black and white illustrated logo of tentacles coming out of a radish\" class=\"wp-post-31113 wp-image-33164\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1741071432\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_747,h_996,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071432\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/weirdness\/weirdness.jpg?_i=AA 747w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_864,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071432\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/weirdness\/weirdness.jpg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_597,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071432\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/weirdness\/weirdness.jpg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_330,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071432\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/weirdness\/weirdness.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 747px) 100vw, 747px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If your brand\u2019s weirdness is what sets you apart, don\u2019t be afraid to get weird in your branding.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Logo design by <a href=\"https:\/\/99designs.com\/profiles\/2116245\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">olimpio<\/a> via 99designs by Vista.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Get to know your competitors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like getting to know your own audience, it\u2019s equally important to get to know your competitors. Research them, determine how you\u2019re different from them and then focus on this difference in your marketing messaging and the brand marketing techniques you use. For example, if your competitor is known for being the cheapest, you may want to focus on why quality is more important than price in your communications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Create brand guidelines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you understand your brand and audience, think about how to connect them in your marketing. To do this, you need to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/hub\/how-to-create-a-brand-style-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">create a brand style guide<\/a> where you\u2019ll cover your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/logo-design\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">logo design<\/a>, use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/hub\/color-psychology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">color theory for branding<\/a>, discuss fonts, tone of voice and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It will help any designers and marketers you work with tell your brand\u2019s story and deliver your message in the best possible way, as well as ensure brand consistency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"696\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/brand-guidelines\/brand-guidelines.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_696,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071539\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/brand-guidelines\/brand-guidelines.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"style guide for fashion brand\" class=\"wp-post-31113 wp-image-33138\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1741071539\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_696,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071539\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/brand-guidelines\/brand-guidelines.jpg?_i=AA 1266w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1248,h_848,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071539\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/brand-guidelines\/brand-guidelines.jpg?_i=AA 1248w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1048,h_712,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071539\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/brand-guidelines\/brand-guidelines.jpg?_i=AA 1048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_576,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071539\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/brand-guidelines\/brand-guidelines.jpg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_440,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071539\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/brand-guidelines\/brand-guidelines.jpg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_304,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071539\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/brand-guidelines\/brand-guidelines.jpg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_168,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071539\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/brand-guidelines\/brand-guidelines.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1266px) 100vw, 1266px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Brand guidelines are an important part of brand marketing.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brand guide design by <a href=\"https:\/\/99designs.com\/profiles\/terrybogard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Terry Bogard<\/a> via 99designs by Vista.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"avoid\">Three things to avoid when you\u2019re developing a brand marketing strategy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re developing a brand marketing strategy, make sure you avoid these pitfalls:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Not checking out your competitors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine creating a brand marketing strategy and rolling out your messaging in the form of marketing materials, only to realize that your competitor has already done a very similar thing. This happens all too often, and the best and only way to avoid it is to thoroughly research what everyone else in your industry is doing before you get started. Explore your branding market well!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"940\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/product-packaging_33160f0ba2\/product-packaging_33160f0ba2.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_940,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071421\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/product-packaging_33160f0ba2\/product-packaging_33160f0ba2.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"juice product packaging showing fresh fruits and the juicing process\" class=\"wp-post-31113 wp-image-33160\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1741071421\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_940,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071421\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/product-packaging_33160f0ba2\/product-packaging_33160f0ba2.jpg?_i=AA 1277w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1248,h_1145,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071421\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/product-packaging_33160f0ba2\/product-packaging_33160f0ba2.jpg?_i=AA 1248w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1048,h_961,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071421\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/product-packaging_33160f0ba2\/product-packaging_33160f0ba2.jpg?_i=AA 1048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_778,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071421\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/product-packaging_33160f0ba2\/product-packaging_33160f0ba2.jpg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_594,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071421\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/product-packaging_33160f0ba2\/product-packaging_33160f0ba2.jpg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_411,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071421\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/product-packaging_33160f0ba2\/product-packaging_33160f0ba2.jpg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_227,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071421\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/product-packaging_33160f0ba2\/product-packaging_33160f0ba2.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1277px) 100vw, 1277px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re selling juice, make sure to see what other brands are doing with their packaging.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Product packaging via <a href=\"https:\/\/99designs.com\/profiles\/freshapple\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">FreshApple.<\/a> via 99designs by Vista.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Having inconsistent creative output<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Having different creative executions each time you go to market with a different piece of communication might seem fun, but it\u2019s actually confusing for your audience and damaging to your brand. For example, if you own a burger chain, you wouldn\u2019t want to push a celebrity endorsement video at the same time as an animated ad about your ingredients. It would get confusing for your audience as they\u2019re trying to recognize your brand, and it would also be more expensive to produce.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The same goes for voice consistency across channels. Whether you\u2019re talking to your audience on social media, via a print ad or in a video, you want to make sure your voice always sounds like your brand. Remember, even if you\u2019ve seen your communications and messaging hundreds of times, your audience hasn\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/consistent-creative\/consistent-creative.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_1024,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071510\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/consistent-creative\/consistent-creative.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Instagram images showing different bottled products against bright backgrounds\" class=\"wp-post-31113 wp-image-33144\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1741071510\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_1024,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071510\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/consistent-creative\/consistent-creative.jpg?_i=AA 1572w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1448,h_1448,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071510\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/consistent-creative\/consistent-creative.jpg?_i=AA 1448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1248,h_1248,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071510\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/consistent-creative\/consistent-creative.jpg?_i=AA 1248w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1048,h_1048,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071510\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/consistent-creative\/consistent-creative.jpg?_i=AA 1048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_848,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071510\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/consistent-creative\/consistent-creative.jpg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_648,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071510\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/consistent-creative\/consistent-creative.jpg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_448,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071510\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/consistent-creative\/consistent-creative.jpg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_248,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071510\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/consistent-creative\/consistent-creative.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1572px) 100vw, 1572px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Consistent creative output is key to creating a strong brand marketing strategy.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram post design by <a href=\"https:\/\/99designs.com\/profiles\/pepperpackdesign\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Pepper Pack Design<\/a> via 99designs by Vista.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Lacking a long-term vision<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Without goals and a brand mission, your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/hub\/branding-strategy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">branding strategy<\/a> will not be focused and may lack direction. It\u2019s important to know what you want to achieve in the long term rather than just having short-term goals. 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Learn how to do that in our guide!<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"good\">Good brand marketing is key to a successful business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, whether you try to create a movement like Apple, tell a story like Nike or have great brand recognition like McDonalds, the more thorough you are in your brand marketing, the simpler it will be to create, launch and grow with each of your marketing campaigns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"770\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/little-rituals\/little-rituals.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_770,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071479\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/little-rituals\/little-rituals.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Product packaging for little rituals\" class=\"wp-post-31113 wp-image-33152\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1741071479\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_770,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071479\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/little-rituals\/little-rituals.jpg?_i=AA 1572w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1448,h_1088,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071479\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/little-rituals\/little-rituals.jpg?_i=AA 1448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1248,h_938,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071479\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/little-rituals\/little-rituals.jpg?_i=AA 1248w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1048,h_788,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071479\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/little-rituals\/little-rituals.jpg?_i=AA 1048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_637,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071479\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/little-rituals\/little-rituals.jpg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_487,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071479\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/little-rituals\/little-rituals.jpg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_336,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071479\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/little-rituals\/little-rituals.jpg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_186,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1741071479\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/little-rituals\/little-rituals.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1572px) 100vw, 1572px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Product Packaging for Little Rituals with a strong brand marketing strategy.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Product packaging design by <a href=\"https:\/\/99designs.com\/profiles\/jianbranding\/designs\/1706750\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">JianBranding<\/a> via 99designs by Vista.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re just starting out or you\u2019re looking to refresh and revive your brand, make a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/hub\/cheap-branding-strategies-small-business\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">budget-friendly brand strategy for your small business<\/a> the first thing on your to-do list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF\" class=\"section section-vp-custom-design-cta-block\">\n    <div class=\"vp-custom-design-cta-block swan swan-custom-cta-block px-6 swan-py-4 section__container\" role=\"alert\">\n        <div class=\"swan-px-8 swan-py-3 swan-display-flex span-justify-center\">\n            <div class=\"swan-mr-4\">\n                <div class=\"swan-text-x3large swan-text-black swan-font-secondary swan-mb-5\">\n                    Need help branding your business?                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"swan-text-black swan-text-xm1 text-description\">\n                    Check out VistaPrint\u2019s Design Services and bring your brand to life today!                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n                            <div class=\"vp-custom-design-cta-block-button\">\n                    \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/design\"\n   title=\"Hire a designer.\"\n   target=\"_blank\"\n   class=\"swan-button swan-button-skin-primary\"\n    data-tracking-event=\"Navigation Clicked\" data-tracking-event-detail=\"\/hub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31113;https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/design;Content:Text Link;Hire a designer.\" data-tracking-navigation-detail=\"Hire a designer.\">\n    Hire a designer.<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\">FAQ about brand marketing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is brand marketing?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Brand marketing is about building recognition and trust for your business by promoting your brand\u2019s identity, values and story\u2014not just individual products or services. It\u2019s what makes people connect with your business beyond the sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is brand marketing important for small businesses?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It helps small businesses stand out, build customer loyalty and create a lasting reputation. A strong brand makes marketing easier and more effective\u2014people are more likely to buy from a business they recognize and trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do you create a brand marketing strategy?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Start by defining your brand\u2019s purpose, values and target audience. Then, craft a consistent brand identity (logo, colors, messaging) and use marketing channels like social media, content and advertising to share your brand story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are some effective brand marketing tactics?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Storytelling: <\/strong>Make your brand relatable with an authentic narrative.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consistent visuals and messaging:<\/strong> Keep branding uniform across platforms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Social media engagement:<\/strong> Interact with your audience and build relationships.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Content marketing:<\/strong> Share valuable blogs, videos and guides.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Influencer partnerships:<\/strong> Leverage trusted voices in your industry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can small businesses measure the success of brand marketing?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Track brand awareness (social media mentions, website traffic), customer engagement (comments, shares, reviews), loyalty (repeat purchases, referrals) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/hub\/what-is-brand-equity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">brand equity<\/a>. 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