These comparisons have been visited often, but I’m taking an approach that makes their differences easier to grasp. Branding builds identity, shaping how you are remembered. Marketing drives engagement, connecting brands with their audience. Success comes from aligning branding and marketing strategies seamlessly. Follow @kenny.kenray for more mindset shifts to branding and design. #infographics #infographic #brandmarketing #brandingdesign #marketing #brandstrategy #corporatebranding #se...

CLICK TO DOWNLOAD THE CHECKLIST IN HD! Create a strong brand identity with our comprehensive branding checklist. Nail down your brand messaging, visuals, and strategy to stand out from the competition. #branding #checklist

These are two terms that often get mixed up. A brand’s voice and tone are essential for building trust and connection with its audience. The voice ensures consistency, reflecting the brand’s values and personality across all touchpoints. The tone adapts to resonate with the emotions and context of each message. Together, they create a cohesive identity, foster meaningful relationships, and differentiate the business in a competitive market, ensuring the brand remains memorable and rela...

The simple definition of brand positioning is the unique space a brand occupies in the minds of consumers relative to competitors. Being top-of-mind is the best place to be for any brand. Apple - known for innovation, premium quality, and sleek design. Coca-Cola - associated with happiness, sharing moments, and universal availability. Nike - synonymous with athletic performance, motivation, and the “Just Do It” mentality. Tesla - positioned as a leader in electric vehicles and sustainabi...

Six steps to creating a successful business image that will help you maintain a sustainable brand with loyal customers.

Some of you asked me why Visual Expression was in red in my Complete Brand infographic. This is because both Brand Identity and Brand Presence are the most visible components of a brand. I have decided to expand on what Visual Expression means by diving deeper into these segments and showing their complete list of components. I hope this infographic helps you understand why your visual expression constitutes the largest customer touchpoint for any brand. Follow @kenny.kenray for more mind...

Let’s get the facts straight, branding activities, such as designing your logo, building your website, or writing a mission statement, are not what creates your brand. Confused? This is because the brand itself lives inside the mind of the customers, so your business does not actually "create" the brand, but you can make efforts to influence the customer's perception of the brand.

In this round-up, ilovecreatives is spotlighting 8 Social Media Managers who are truly doing it all AND making it look effortless. They are freelancers, agency founders, and in-house managers for well-loved brands like Glossier and Girlfriend Collective.