Successful companies and organizations view their branding or marketing budget as an investment – an asset that they know will deliver long-term benefits and serve as a driving force for their business. Just look at Apple. If you think about Apple right now, cool functionality or great design will likely come to mind. More importantly, when you shop for a new laptop, digital media player or smart phone, Apple’s brand attributes are likely to be top-of-mind in influencing your purchase. There’s no question that their brand strategy is winning customers.
OK, so you may not have the resources that Apple has to shape your brand, but are you using the resources you do have wisely?
Here are five questions to ask yourself about your brand strategy.