Learning Outcomes

Intro to Building a Brand Strategy

Standout as a Business Owner

Four Pillars of Branding

What is Vision

What Are Archetypes

Structure Bringer Archetypes

Importance of Naming

Special Circumstances on Naming

The Importance of Storytelling

What is a Visual Identity

Lesson Summary

In this module we will learn how to build a brand strategy and why it is so important for businesses today. We will explore how the activity of a marketing process differs from what we call branding. We will then look at some important topics such as the role of business leaders in building brands, and the importance of brand names.

Course assessment

This free online course teaches the key factors of brand philosophy for building a successful brand strategy.

Building a Brand Strategy

This course will explore the basics of brand strategy and its importance to businesses today. We will examine why branding is not another name for marketing but an important part of creating a perception about your business to consumers. We will then explore some crucial topics such as the role of business leaders in building brands, the four pillars of branding, the importance of brand names and understanding visual identity.

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