Turning brand complexity into business clarity

We help leadership teams use brand as a lever to drive business performance—anchored in research-driven insights, strategy and creative activation.
Our evidence-based frameworks reveal what drives choice and value, enabling confident, data-driven decisions that strengthen alignment, differentiation, and measurable results.

Research & Analytics

Research & Analytics

We begin with proprietary research and analytics to deliver evidence-based insights, building a brand foundation that is accurate, reliable, and measurable.
By linking brand performance, market forces, customer segments, and growth opportunities, we equip leaders with the focus to make confident decisions at every stage of the brand journey.”

Jen Layton

Chief Research Officer

Segmentation

Are you struggling to define your highest value customer segments?

Knowing who matters most—and what moves them—creates focus for growth. We reveal the customer groups that matter most and what drives them, enabling smarter targeting, deeper engagement, and stronger results.

Market Dynamics

Do shifting market dynamics threaten your growth?

Understanding what shapes your market opens the door to smarter growth. We uncover the trends, attitudes, and unmet needs driving your category—so you can adapt quickly, seize opportunities, and stay ahead.
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Brand Health

Do you have a clear view of your brand’s health?

When you can see how your brand performs across the marketing funnel, you can invest with confidence. We track performance at every stage—awareness, familiarity, consideration, and usage— spotlighting where to focus resources to build equity and accelerate growth.

Analytics

Are you unsure of what to do with your data?

We turn complex data into clear insights that guide smarter choices. From performance dashboards to customer segmentation, our analytics capabilities uncover patterns, measure impact, and fuel strategies that drive growth with confidence.

Market Expansion

Are you ready to expand into new markets?

Market expansion requires more than ambition—it demands insight and planning. We assess market dynamics, customer demand, and competitive landscapes to build strategies for sustainable market expansion and brand success.
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Value Drivers

Do you know what truly motivates your customers to choose your brand?

We identify and prioritize the value drivers that matter most—whether it’s price, innovation, convenience, or emotional connection. By understanding what customers care about, we help you sharpen your value proposition and focus investments where they will deliver the greatest impact.

Competitive Audit

Are you unsure how your brand stacks up against competitors?

We analyze your competitors’ positioning, messaging, and tactics to uncover opportunities for differentiation. Our audits reveal where you stand today—and where you can win tomorrow.

Trend Analysis

Are you missing out on emerging trends in your industry?

By monitoring cultural, category, and consumer shifts, we identify trends that matter most to your business. This ensures your brand stays relevant, forward-looking, and ready to meet evolving customer expectations.

Primary Qual & Quant Research

Do you truly know what your customers think, feel, and do?

We design and conduct qualitative and quantitative research to uncover deep insights. From focus groups to surveys, we bring data and human stories together to guide smarter, customer-centered decisions.

Concept Testing

Not sure if your new idea will resonate with your audience?

Our concept testing evaluates how real customers respond to your ideas, messaging, and creative. We help you refine concepts before launch so you can invest with confidence.
By linking brand performance, market forces, customer segments, and growth opportunities, we equip leaders with the focus to make confident decisions at every stage of the brand journey.”

Jen Layton

Chief Research Officer

Strategy & Positioning

Strategy & Positioning

Clarity and alignment are the foundation of every high-performing brand. We turn insight into strategy—linking brand and business to drive near-term results and long-term value.
When brand defines direction—not just expression—it becomes the most powerful driver of growth and alignment.”

Diane Beecher

CEO/ Chief Strategy Officer

Brand Positioning

Is your brand positioning unclear or ineffective?

If customers don’t understand your value, competitors will define it for you. We craft a strategic brand positioning platform that clarifies your promise, differentiates you in the market, and strengthens long-term loyalty.
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Brand Architecture

Is your brand architecture confusing or inconsistent?

When portfolios grow without structure, customers can get lost. We design brand architecture systems that organize sub-brands, product lines, and services in a way that supports growth while reinforcing your core brand equity.

Brand Messaging

Is your messaging failing to resonate?

Inconsistent or unclear messaging weakens brand impact. We develop brand messaging frameworks that connect with audiences emotionally and rationally, reinforcing loyalty and differentiation across all communications.
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Strategic Brand Roadmap

Do you have a clear roadmap to guide your brand’s growth?

With a structured plan and branding efforts become fragmented and reactive. We build strategic brand roadmaps that prioritize initiatives to bring the brand to life using the fewest resources to achieve the greatest impact.

Employee Engagement

Is employee engagement aligned with your brand?

Employees are the most powerful brand ambassadors. We develop fun and rewarding engagement programs that educate, inspire and train employees to live the brand with our proven four phase methodology.

Naming

Is your brand name failing to capture attention or meaning?

We create names that are memorable, relevant, and legally viable. Whether for a company, product, or campaign, we deliver names that spark connection and stand the test of time.

Vision, Mission & Values

Does your organization lack a clear sense of purpose and direction?

We define your vision, mission, and values to serve as the foundation of your brand. These guiding principles align teams, inspire customers, and fuel long-term growth.

Customer Experience Journey

Are your customers frustrated—or dropping off—along the way?

We map the full customer journey to uncover pain points and opportunities. By improving each touchpoint, we help you deliver seamless, satisfying experiences that drive loyalty.

Employer Branding

Is your company struggling to attract and retain top talent?

We craft employer branding strategies that highlight your culture, values, and opportunities. This strengthens your reputation as an employer of choice and engages the talent you need to thrive.

Brand Metrics

Are you measuring the right brand metrics?

Seeing the full picture of brand performance means looking beyond the funnel. Our integrated dashboards bring brand, marketing, and business metrics together—giving leaders a clear view of impact.
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Innovation

Are you innovating to stay ahead of customer expectations?

Growth stalls when brands rely only on today’s offerings. We help organizations build innovation strategies that identify unmet needs, prototype new products and services, and translate emerging trends into brand-led opportunities.
When brand defines direction—not just expression—it becomes the most powerful driver of growth and alignment.”

Diane Beecher

CEO/ Chief Strategy Officer

Creative & Activation

Creative & Activation

We activate the brand through creative and engagement programs that move metrics, ensuring results that are both meaningful and measurable.
We help organizations turn strategy into action, from the design system that shapes first impressions to the programs that inspire employees and the activations that engage customers.”

Andrew Haug

Chief Creative Officer

Visual Identity

Does your visual identity reflect your brand’s true value?

Outdated or inconsistent design creates confusion and weakens recognition. We craft distinctive visual identities—logos, typography, color systems, and design standards—that express your brand authentically and consistently.
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Campaign Development

Do your campaigns fail to capture attention or deliver results?

From strategy to creative execution, we design integrated campaigns that break through the clutter. Our work connects with audiences, builds equity, and drives measurable impact.

Brand Guidelines

Is your brand being used inconsistently across teams and channels?

We create clear, practical brand guidelines that define how your identity is expressed. From logos and colors to tone of voice, our guidelines ensure every execution is aligned and on-brand.

Brand Launch

Are you ready to launch your brand but unsure how to make it impactful?

We design and orchestrate launch plans that generate excitement inside and outside your organization. From internal rollouts to public unveilings, we make sure your brand debuts with impact.

Go-to-Market Strategy & Materials

Do you have a great offering but no clear plan to bring it to market?

We develop go-to-market strategies that define your audiences, channels, and messaging. Along with compelling materials, we equip your team to launch effectively and win adoption fast.

Sales Tools

Is your sales team struggling to tell a consistent and compelling story?

We build sales tools—from pitch decks to one-pagers—that arm your team with clarity and confidence. The result: stronger conversations, faster closes, and better alignment with your brand.

Marketing Materials

Do your marketing assets fail to capture attention or drive action?

We design marketing materials that are clear, persuasive, and on-brand. From digital to print, we deliver assets that elevate your story and inspire your audience to act.
We help organizations turn strategy into action, from the design system that shapes first impressions to the programs that inspire employees and the activations that engage customers.”

Andrew Haug

Chief Creative Officer
GESG
Modernizing the GESG brand identity with a clear market position, messaging platform, and visual system to reflect its deep expertise and partnership-driven approach.
Their research goes beyond standard findings and provides actionable insights that allow you to understand the big picture and the nuanced details, and confidently move forward with strategies that impact market growth measurably.”
Delta Faucets
SVP Marketing
The Brand Consultancy has been an invaluable partner for years helping us define, refresh, and activate a brand that has become a true growth engine—contributing to measurable gains in awareness, engagement, and growth.”
Curi
VP Marketing
Not only do they help chart the right strategic future to enable growth and market opportunity, they demonstrate a hands-on ability to operationalize their strategies and bring them to life in a compelling and measurable fashion.”
Aramark Higher Education
SVP Marketing
Their research goes beyond standard findings and provides actionable insights that allow you to understand the big picture and the nuanced details, and confidently move forward with strategies that impact market growth measurably.”
Delta Faucets
SVP Marketing
The Brand Consultancy has been an invaluable partner for years helping us define, refresh, and activate a brand that has become a true growth engine—contributing to measurable gains in awareness, engagement, and growth.”
Curi
VP Marketing
Not only do they help chart the right strategic future to enable growth and market opportunity, they demonstrate a hands-on ability to operationalize their strategies and bring them to life in a compelling and measurable fashion.”
Aramark Higher Education
SVP Marketing

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