Digital · Brand
Brand strategy and design
A clear positioning, a brand story people remember, and a visual identity that works across every channel.
The short answer
What is brand strategy?
Brand strategy defines what your business stands for, who it is for and why people should choose it over the alternatives. Brand design expresses that through your name, logo, colours, type and tone of voice.
KBR delivers brand strategy and design through our brand and digital partnership. Because we also plan and buy media, the brand is built to work in real channels, from a six-second YouTube bumper to a billboard.
Is this for you?
Signs you need this
If two or more of these sound familiar, it's worth a conversation.
- Customers can't explain what makes you different
- Your brand looks different in every channel
- Your positioning no longer matches what you sell
- Media performance is held back by weak creative
- You're launching a new business, product or sub-brand
What's included
What you get
Brand review
Your brand, competitors and customer perceptions.
Positioning
A clear statement of who you're for and why you win.
Messaging
Value proposition, key messages and tone of voice.
Visual identity
Logo, colour, typography and graphic language.
Guidelines
A practical guide your team and partners can follow.
Launch creative
Campaign assets to take the brand to market.
How it works
Our process
- 01UnderstandResearch your market, customers and competitors.
- 02DefineAgree positioning and messaging.
- 03DesignDevelop and refine the visual identity.
- 04LaunchRoll out across channels with guidelines.
FAQ
Common questions
Do we need a full rebrand?
Not always. Sometimes sharper positioning and messaging, applied consistently, does more than a new logo.
How does brand affect media performance?
Strong, consistent creative makes every media dollar work harder. People notice and remember it, so you need less frequency to get the same effect.
Can you create campaign creative too?
Yes. We create launch and campaign assets as part of brand projects, and ongoing content through content production.
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A 30-minute call with a senior strategist. We'll look at your current media, spend and reporting, and tell you plainly what we'd change.