
Make sense of the past. Consolidate the present. Envision & energise the future.
Big-picture branding needs a comprehensive method and BrandCracker is just that. It ensures that we look far and look deep for potential risks and precise solutions. It helps nail down the multiple strands of uniqueness that make your organisation special. Very often, we discover under-appreciated assets that contribute to your uniqueness and align them into the greater whole. By involving all key stakeholders, the process creates internal alignment as well as ownership of the solution. For more on the process, please read our article on The Process as Pre-Induction.
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Make Sense of the Past
(6 WEEKS)
BUILD THE BRIEF
- Briefing Checklist
- Internal Stakeholder Interviews
- Mystery Shopper | Field Visits
DEFINE THE GAPS
Initial Hypothesis Workshop
- Organisation Vision
- Critical Business Issues & Diagnostics
- Competition Analysis
- Hypothesis Regarding Solutions
2
Consolidate the Present
(4 WEEKS)
IN-CONTEXT IMMERSION
- Target Audience Research
- Desk Research and Expert Interviews
- Inspiration from movies, art, etc.
DEVELOP THE POINT OF VIEW
Strategy Development Workshop
- Core Purpose
- Choice of Audience Segment & Trade-offs Implied
- Desired Positioning and Personality
- Signature Touchpoints
- Magnetic Essence
TEST
- Mood-boards
3
Envision & Energise the Future
(4-6 MONTHS)
APPLY
- Naming and Visual Identity Extensions
- Manifesto
- Thought Leadership Pieces
RE-APPLY
- Website
- Environmental Graphics
- Key Collaterals
EVOLVE
- Training Manuals | Brochures / Coffee Table Books
- Signature Induction | Social Media Cover
- Other Touchpoints