75: Kevan Lee & Shannon Deep - Understanding Brand beyond visuals

Summary

The branding experts Shannon Deep and Kevin Lee dig into exploring the multifaceted nature of brand measurement and strategy.

Misconceptions surrounding brands and risks associated with brand decisions, the importance of aligning brand strategy with business goals, and the challenges faced by founder-led brands in maintaining their identity.

What does marketing look like in the future? Where does product marketing sit?

Takeaways

• Many senior leaders conflate brand with just design and visuals.
• Brand is an additional filtering mechanism for attracting the right customers.
• Measuring brand effectiveness can be complex but is crucial for growth.
• Founder-led brands face unique challenges in separating their identity from the company.
• Brand marketing is becoming increasingly important in the current business landscape.
• You can measure brand through various metrics, including share of search and brand awareness.

Sound Bites

• "Brand is the sum total of all experiences."

Chapters

07:31 Understanding Brand Beyond Visuals

14:41 Navigating Brand Decisions and Risks

22:46 The Role of Brand in Business Strategy

30:43 Measuring Brand Effectiveness

37:28 The Challenge of Founder-Led Brands

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