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Learn actionable strategies to support business growth for both established and emerging brands.","What is brand identity? Establishing a brand identity is the deliberate process of defining and expressing the visual elements, voice, messaging, and values that shape how a company is perceived in the market. It encompasses creating a cohesive logo, color palette, typography, and narrative that consistently communicate who a company is and what it stands […]","What is brand identity? Establishing a brand identity is the deliberate process of defining and expressing the visual elements, voice,...","\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-1--what-is-brand-identity\">What is brand identity?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Establishing a brand identity is the deliberate process of defining and expressing the visual elements, voice, messaging, and values that shape how a company is perceived in the market. It encompasses creating a cohesive logo, color palette, typography, and narrative that consistently communicate who a company is and what it stands for. A strong brand identity builds audience trust, supports customer loyalty, and forms the strategic foundation for long-term growth.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fglossary\u002Fbrand-management\u002F\">Brand management\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fstrong> is the continuous practice of shaping how audiences perceive, experience, and trust your brand, including the management of logos, imagery, colors, voice, messaging, and differentiation.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-2--what-is-the-difference-between-brand-identity-vs-brand-image\">What is the difference between brand identity vs brand image?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you consider brand identity, you might also have questions about brand image vs. brand identity. \u003Cstrong>Brand identity is focused on how you present your own brand, whereas your brand image is the real-time perception of your brand that is shaped by audience experiences.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most brands seek to align brand identity and \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fbrand-image\u002F\">brand image\u003C\u002Fa>. In other words, you want what customers think about your brand to match the image you create.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-3--why-does-brand-identity-matter\">Why does brand identity matter?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>A \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fbranding-guide\u002F\">strong brand\u003C\u002Fa> makes it easier to attract new customers, retain existing ones, and expand into new markets or product offerings.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, imagine that a content professional is shopping for new software. As they begin exploring options, they’ll compare features and functionality. But also weighing heavily on their decision — either consciously or unconsciously — is brand identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The aforementioned content professional already has a few larger brands in mind as they begin their search. As a result, those brands have an edge in the market by already existing in consumers’ awareness.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Translation? Competitors have to work harder to capture attention and earn market share against organizations with a strong brand identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-4--how-to-create-a-powerful-brand-identity\">How to create a powerful brand identity\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you ready to create a strong brand identity? Here are five steps to get started:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Understand your target audience\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It’s possible to work very hard on your brand identity and still fall short on results. Why? Everything starts and ends with understanding your audience. It’s the foundation for creating an identity that connects and wins market share.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are a few ideas for collecting audience research to begin building your brand:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Conduct surveys and questionnaires:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Collect information about your audience’s preferences, behaviors, and demographics\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Social media listening:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Leverage social media monitoring tools to track discussions about your industry and product categories to learn more about your target market’s interests\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Customer interviews:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Talk to your customers. Ask open-ended questions. And explore their experiences, preferences, and challenges\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Competitor analysis:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Analyze your five largest competitors to understand what they’re doing well and where they fall short\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>Always invest in understanding your audience and the market before you take steps to create or modify your brand identity.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"450\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F09\u002F19184004\u002Fbrand_identity_colors_and_fonts.jpg\" alt=\"Red illustration of emotions evoked by color palettes and font families to build a brand identity.\" class=\"wp-image-64198\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F09\u002F19184004\u002Fbrand_identity_colors_and_fonts.jpg 880w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F09\u002F19184004\u002Fbrand_identity_colors_and_fonts-450x230.jpg 450w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F09\u002F19184004\u002Fbrand_identity_colors_and_fonts-768x393.jpg 768w\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Create your logo and select your design elements\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>After understanding your market’s needs, create or modify brand design elements like your logo, color palette, and typography (fonts).\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Logo: The face of your brand\u003C\u002Fh4>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Create a logo that considers your audience’s needs. For example, the Nike swoosh takes into account the audience’s desire for speed and performance. Simple logos are easiest for consumers to recall and identify, such as seeing the double arch sign in the distance while driving and recalling the logo of McDonald’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also, avoid selecting logos that are complicated to understand or that incorporate trendy elements that might go out of style.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Color palette: Painting your brand’s personality\u003C\u002Fh4>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>Select palette colors that evoke a desired emotion from your target audience.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Here are some emotions that typically come to mind when using the following colors:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Blue:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Trust, loyalty, and dependability\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Purple:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Wisdom, imagination, and sophistication\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Orange:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Creativity, friendliness, and confidence\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Red:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Power, excitement, and fearlessness\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Green:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Growth, hope, and prosperity\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Consider choosing a dominant color and a small set of secondary colors to use as accents. If you choose too many colors in your brand color palette, your brand identity could be harder to recognize in the market.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Typography: Communicating brand tone\u003C\u002Fh4>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>Choose a font family to create a specific look and feel for your brand.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Here are a few font families and styles to consider:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Serif fonts:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Classic, formal, and reliable (e.g., Times New Roman)\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Sans serif fonts:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Modern, clean, and minimal (e.g., Helvetica)\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Slab fonts:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Bold and robust (e.g., Rockwell)\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Script fonts:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Artistic and personalized (e.g., Pacifico)\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your brand identity could include primary and secondary fonts — one for headings and one for body text. It’s up to you, but the key is defining your selections to ensure your brand looks the same across channels.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Develop a unique voice and messaging\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>Now that you have created a unique logo and color palette and chosen a font family, it’s time to craft a memorable personality for your brand.\u003C\u002Fstrong> After all, you want to make sure your voice stands out from the competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Is your brand playful, friendly, and authoritative? What sets you apart from competitors? Consider developing a unique \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fbrand-story\u002F\">brand story\u003C\u002Fa> and ensure your \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fbrand-voice\u002F\">brand voice\u003C\u002Fa> adapts to different contexts and platforms. And remember to tap into your audience research as you develop or refine your messaging to ensure your brand will resonate powerfully with your audiences.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, Apple used the tagline “Think different” to design messaging around challenging the status quo, pushing boundaries, and redefining what’s possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Got all that completed? You are now ready to establish your brand in the market with distinct branded content that creates a consistent look and feel. Next, you’ll \u003Cem>need new brand management tools\u003C\u002Fem> to ensure all of your teams and channels show off your brand consistently.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Implement your brand consistently across all touchpoints\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Implementing your brand consistently across all touchpoints is critical to building a strong and recognizable brand.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, create a \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fbrand-style-guide\u002F\">style guide\u003C\u002Fa> that outlines the visual and verbal elements of your brand. \u003Cstrong>The style guide will serve as the definitive source of truth for your brand identity and help ensure consistency across all channels.\u003C\u002Fstrong> The guide should include details on logo usage, color palette, typography, voice, tone, and other brand elements. You’ll also want to ensure your guide is easily accessible and distributed to all relevant teams.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next, you’ll need \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fbrand-consistency\u002F\">brand management tools\u003C\u002Fa> that will allow you to add new content upon approval and also remove it from circulation as it becomes outdated or incorrect. Finally, you’ll also need a tool with digital rights management (DRM) and user permission controls to ensure that content is used correctly and by the right teams.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once your accessible style guide, brand management, DRM, and permission controls are in place, your \u003Cem>brand identity can easily scale with your organization\u003C\u002Fem>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Seek ongoing feedback\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.hubspot.com\u002Fmarketing\u002Fwhy-most-marketers-dont-know-their-audience\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recent study\u003C\u002Fa> found that fewer than half of marketers understand key information about their audience, such as interests, shopping habits, product preferences, purchase history, and where they consume content.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, even if you understand this information today, audience needs are a moving target. You need to evolve your understanding of your audience continuously. Here are a few types of information to consider as you evolve your brand:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Quantitative:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Social media listening and analytics, monitoring online review platforms, and feedback forms on your website are just a few ideas for gathering data. You’ll also want to have a tool that helps gather insights into how teams are using your brand assets to gauge how effective your content is, as well\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Qualitative:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Go beyond the quantitative data and tap into qualitative insights. Examine sales and customer service interactions with your prospects and customers to identify what’s effective and what isn’t\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Consider \u003Cem>gathering audience data annually\u003C\u002Fem> and using that information to make data-based changes to your marketing strategy and ongoing brand development.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-5--brand-identity-examples-from-the-largest-brands-on-the-planet\">Brand identity examples from the largest brands on the planet\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Need some inspiration as you create the next big brand? Here are five examples of amazing brand elements, messaging, and branding strategies from the most powerful brands on the planet right now:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Amazon\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Amazon is a go-to online marketplace and tech giant, offering a massive variety of products and services.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Logo and design elements:\u003C\u002Fstrong> The iconic “A to Z” arrow logo symbolizes an all-encompassing shopping experience. The brand website design is clean and user-friendly and emphasizes an easy navigation experience\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Voice and messaging:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Amazon’s voice is customer-centric and focuses on convenience, choice, and fast delivery\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>What makes this brand powerful:\u003C\u002Fstrong> The company has a relentless focus on customer satisfaction, competitive pricing, and ongoing innovation\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Apple\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apple is known for designing and creating innovative consumer electronics and software.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Logo and design elements:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Apple has a sleek bitten-apple logo and a design aesthetic representing a blend of innovation and sophistication\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Voice and messaging:\u003C\u002Fstrong> The company focuses on simplicity, innovation, and enhancing the user experience in their voice and messaging\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>What makes this brand powerful:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Apple’s power lies in its ability to prioritize and execute a strong user experience, aesthetic appeal, and nurture a loyal customer base\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Microsoft\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Microsoft is focused on developing software, devices, and services.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Logo and design elements:\u003C\u002Fstrong> The distinctive four-colored windowpane logo and professional design symbolize productivity and technological advancement. Design elements are modern and clean, reflecting a commitment to innovation\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Voice and messaging:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Microsoft uses a clear communication style, emphasizing simplicity and functionality. Their messaging revolves around making technology work for you, not the other way around\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>What makes this brand powerful:\u003C\u002Fstrong> The brand focuses on making technology accessible to everyone. It excels at creating solutions that integrate easily into your life and foster productivity for individuals and businesses\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Google\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Google is a market leader in internet-related services and products and a driving force behind information accessibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Logo and design elements:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Google’s vibrant and playful multicolored logo signifies innovation. Design elements are minimalist with a focus on simplicity\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Voice and messaging:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Google uses a clear and approachable voice, focusing on making information universally accessible. Messaging focuses on a commitment to improved user experiences through cutting-edge technologies\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>What makes this brand powerful:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Google’s focus on user-centric design, continuous improvement, and ability to make vast amounts of information easily available\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Verizon\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Verizon is a leading telecommunications company in the wireless communication, broadband services, and digital entertainment spaces.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Logo and design elements:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Verizon has a bold red check mark logo focusing on reliable connectivity. Design elements are modern, clear, and straightforward and emphasize the company’s focus on cutting-edge technology\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Voice and messaging:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Verizon communicates with a confident and reliable voice, focused on staying connected in a fast-evolving digital landscape. Messaging also focuses on the reliability of services, ensuring the customer stays connected whenever and wherever they need it\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>What makes this brand powerful:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Verizon positions the brand to showcase its extensive network and how it provides reliability and high-speed communication services\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"450\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F09\u002F19184005\u002Fbrand_identity_why_dam.jpg\" alt=\"Red illustration of creative and marketing teams working together using a DAM to build and manage a brand identity across channels.\" class=\"wp-image-64196\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F09\u002F19184005\u002Fbrand_identity_why_dam.jpg 880w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F09\u002F19184005\u002Fbrand_identity_why_dam-450x230.jpg 450w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F09\u002F19184005\u002Fbrand_identity_why_dam-768x393.jpg 768w\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-6--why-dam-is-essential-to-manage-your-brand-identity-at-scale\">Why digital asset management is essential to manage your brand identity at scale\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you put the finishing touches on your brand identity, having the right toolkit to build and manage your brand identity is critical. \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fdigital-asset-management\u002F\">Digital asset management (DAM) platforms\u003C\u002Fa> store your brand asset and brand style guide(s) in one feature-rich library, making your marketing strategy and execution possible at scale.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a DAM tool, you can:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Col class=\"wp-block-list\">\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Create a single source of truth:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Find, organize, and share all digital assets from one content library\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Promote easier collaboration:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Create, manage, and share brand style guides across hybrid and remote teams from your digital asset management platform. DAMs also include \u003Ca href=\"\u002Ffeatures\u002Fmanage-collaborate\u002F\">workspaces to privately collaborate\u003C\u002Fa> on your new brand style guide or brand assets\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Circulate content in one place:\u003C\u002Fstrong> With DAM, you can \u003Ca href=\"\u002Ffeatures\u002Fdistribute-analyze\u002F\">make content accessible\u003C\u002Fa> in your library the moment it is approved. You can also expire content at a specific date to ensure promotions or campaigns go offline for all teams and channels at the same time\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Reduce outdated content risks:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Digital rights management and user permissions features are built in to ensure teams share only the right content on the right channels, creating stronger brand consistency. Download presets make it simple for marketers to grab content and go to market faster without creative oversight\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Gather performance-critical insights:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Make your own dashboards and reports to understand further how your team is using your brand content, and get full visibility into what’s working and what isn’t. As a result, marketing leaders can \u003Ca href=\"\u002Ffeatures\u002Fdistribute-analyze\u002F\">make data-driven decisions\u003C\u002Fa> to inform their marketing strategies further\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Fol>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-7--canto-is-the-leader-in-dam\">Canto is the leader in digital asset management\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Establishing and maintaining a powerful brand identity can be difficult, but it doesn’t have to be. Canto’s industry-leading \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fproduct\u002Fcanto-dam\u002F\">digital asset management platform\u003C\u002Fa> allows you to organize, find, and share brand style guides and manage your entire library of brand content from one library. With intuitive brand management, DRM, Workspaces, and built-in content circulation controls, you can position your brand identity for success now and into the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>Need help building a stronger brand identity?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\u003Ca href=\"\u002Febooks\u002Fessential-guide-brand-management\u002F?utm_source=page_blog&utm_medium=content_cta&utm_campaign=canto_content_fy25&utm_content=page_brand_identity\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"250\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F08\u002F06194955\u002FCopy-of-ROI-CTA-blog-post.png\" alt=\"CTA image promoting a free guide titled "The Essential Guide to Brand Management," featuring a stylish woman in a cream sweater, color swatches, and UI elements that reflect digital brand management tools.\" class=\"wp-image-70168\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F08\u002F06194955\u002FCopy-of-ROI-CTA-blog-post.png 850w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F08\u002F06194955\u002FCopy-of-ROI-CTA-blog-post-450x132.png 450w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F08\u002F06194955\u002FCopy-of-ROI-CTA-blog-post-768x226.png 768w\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Ffigure>",11,{"url":37,"url_md":38,"alt":39,"height":40,"width":41},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F09\u002F19184004\u002Fbrand_identity_featured.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F09\u002F19184004\u002Fbrand_identity_featured-450x263.jpg","Woman building a magnetizing brand identity with brand elements over a red background.",700,1200,[43],{"id":44,"slug":44,"title":45,"path":46},"branding","Branding","\u002Fpost-category\u002Fbranding\u002F",[48,55,62],{"featuredImage":49,"postId":50,"slug":51,"title":52,"description":53,"path":54},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F12\u002F19193035\u002Fbrand-value-450x239.jpg",38091,"brand-value","Measure brand value: What it is, why it matters, and how to improve it","Brand value is the unique way companies measure brand success. There's a lot to it, so make sure you have a complete understanding. Here's a helpful guide.","\u002Fblog\u002Fbrand-value\u002F",{"featuredImage":56,"postId":57,"slug":58,"title":59,"description":60,"path":61},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F19190422\u002Fbrand-positioning-statement-9-450x263.jpg",25409,"brand-positioning-statement","Sample of a positioning statement: How to write a clear, compelling brand declaration","Brand positioning statements don't have to change often. However, it's important to make sure yours stays relevant. Here are some innovative ideas to guide you.","\u002Fblog\u002Fbrand-positioning-statement\u002F",{"featuredImage":63,"postId":64,"slug":65,"title":66,"description":67,"path":68},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F10\u002F19191006\u002Fbrand-value-chain-25-450x263.jpg",35887,"brand-value-chain","Brand value chain: How brands build and measure lasting value","The brand value chain opens the door to insight, which leads to success. Here’s a simple breakdown of the model to help you achieve your goals.","\u002Fblog\u002Fbrand-value-chain\u002F",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":70},"\u003Cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M9.175 10.825Q8 9.65 8 8t1.175-2.825T12 4t2.825 1.175T16 8t-1.175 2.825T12 12t-2.825-1.175M4 20v-2.8q0-.85.438-1.562T5.6 14.55q1.55-.775 3.15-1.162T12 13t3.25.388t3.15 1.162q.725.375 1.163 1.088T20 17.2V20zm2-2h12v-.8q0-.275-.137-.5t-.363-.35q-1.35-.675-2.725-1.012T12 15t-2.775.338T6.5 16.35q-.225.125-.363.35T6 17.2zm7.413-8.587Q14 8.825 14 8t-.587-1.412T12 6t-1.412.588T10 8t.588 1.413T12 10t1.413-.587M12 18\"\u002F>",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":72},"\u003Cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12 14q-.425 0-.712-.288T11 13t.288-.712T12 12t.713.288T13 13t-.288.713T12 14m-4.712-.288Q7 13.426 7 13t.288-.712T8 12t.713.288T9 13t-.288.713T8 14t-.712-.288M16 14q-.425 0-.712-.288T15 13t.288-.712T16 12t.713.288T17 13t-.288.713T16 14m-4 4q-.425 0-.712-.288T11 17t.288-.712T12 16t.713.288T13 17t-.288.713T12 18m-4.712-.288Q7 17.426 7 17t.288-.712T8 16t.713.288T9 17t-.288.713T8 18t-.712-.288M16 18q-.425 0-.712-.288T15 17t.288-.712T16 16t.713.288T17 17t-.288.713T16 18M5 22q-.825 0-1.412-.587T3 20V6q0-.825.588-1.412T5 4h1V2h2v2h8V2h2v2h1q.825 0 1.413.588T21 6v14q0 .825-.587 1.413T19 22zm0-2h14V10H5z\"\u002F>",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":74},"\u003Cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12 20a8 8 0 0 0 8-8a8 8 0 0 0-8-8a8 8 0 0 0-8 8a8 8 0 0 0 8 8m0-18a10 10 0 0 1 10 10a10 10 0 0 1-10 10C6.47 22 2 17.5 2 12A10 10 0 0 1 12 2m.5 5v5.25l4.5 2.67l-.75 1.23L11 13V7z\"\u002F>",1787720508519]