SCIENCE AND MAGIC BEHIND BRAND ARCHITECTURE
Brand Architecture maybe the most misunderstood concept in branding. As a business professional, you’re probably familiar with the term “ Brand ”. You may also be conversant with the expression of a brand through your “ Brand Identity .” But we find that many professional services leaders are far less familiar with “brand architecture” and all that it implies. If brand architecture is a blind spot in your firm, it can cost you big time. In this post, I cover the basics so you can be prepared to navigate these tricky waters and make better decisions for your firm. Brand Architecture Defined Brand architecture is essentially a blueprint. It refers to the structure of brands within an organization. Think of it as a hierarchy, a way of considering the relationship among brands and sub-brands. Brand architecture provides structural clarity and helps both employees and clients better understand the most important components of your brand and how they interrelate. Compani...