{"id":327,"date":"2021-09-24T08:01:27","date_gmt":"2021-09-24T16:01:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greenmonkeysstudio.com\/blog\/?p=327"},"modified":"2022-08-15T15:06:59","modified_gmt":"2022-08-15T23:06:59","slug":"the-basics-of-branding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greenmonkeysstudio.com\/blog\/the-basics-of-branding\/","title":{"rendered":"The Basics of Branding"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Shining Some Light On Your Branding Promise<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"post-img alignleft wp-image-328\" src=\"https:\/\/greenmonkeysstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/branding-01-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Image of branded packages to show the basics of branding.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenmonkeysstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/branding-01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/greenmonkeysstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/branding-01.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nThe basics of branding may seem overwhelming, but we&#8217;ll shine some light on them. Branding plays a vital role in your business, large or small and whichever industry you may be in. A strong brand strategy makes your business stand out against competitors. How does branding help your business? What exactly is branding?<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put simply, your brand is your promise to your customer. It tells them who you are as a company, what they can expect from your products and services. Therefore, it sets you aside from your competitors. In addition, it\u2019s your values, it\u2019s who you are and your customer\u2019s expectations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everything that promotes your business is important, but none more important than your logo. Your logo is your brand\u2019s foundation. Your logo goes on everything, your website, your products, materials. It communicates your brand to your audience.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brand Strategy &amp; Weight<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A strategy is a plan. Your brand strategy is the how, what, where, when and to whom you will be communicating and delivering your brand message. How and where you advertise is part of your brand strategy. Your distribution channels are part of your brand strategy. What you visually communicate is part of your brand strategy. All these elements are also as important as your logo.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your brand carries weight when it is established. Loyalty is acquired once trust is built which has the added value to their products and services. Your business will solidify its foundation the more your brand is recognized.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Do You Define A Brand?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to define your brand it\u2019s essential to know who you are as a business. It\u2019s a journey of self-discovery. What is your company\u2019s mission? What qualities do you want your audience to associate with your company? By finding your company\u2019s message, you\u2019ll then be able to know what your company stands for and what your audience can expect.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to know more on the basics of branding and how we can help with defining your brand, call us at <a href=\"tel:(877) 319-2690\">(877) 319-2690<\/a> or go to our <a href=\"https:\/\/greenmonkeysstudio.com\/contact\">contact us<\/a> page and schedule a quick introductory meeting with us. We&#8217;ll be looking forward to working with you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shining Some Light On Your Branding Promise The basics of branding may seem overwhelming, but we&#8217;ll shine some light on them. Branding plays a vital role in your business, large or small and whichever industry you may be in. A strong brand strategy makes your business stand out against competitors. 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