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Brand building glossary

creative brief

The document that informs the creative team about the requirements, objectives and deliverables for a creative initiative. The Stepworks Creative Brief Engine is an interactive tool that streamlines the production of an effective creative brief.

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brand attributes

Characteristics of a brand that inform how it is expressed to audiences. Some attributes are hygiene factors shared by all brands in the category. Other attributes aim to be unique to the b...

market segment

A group of potential customers sharing a common need or want that a company can target as a mass.

cultural statement

A formal declaration that outlines the values, beliefs, practices, and behaviours expected of employees within an organisation. This statement typically reflects the organisation’s mission,...

brand guidelines

A document that defines the fundamentals of the brand and details how it is to be applied to achieve long-term consistency. The guidelines are usually used to inform designers and other mar...

qualitative research

A market research methodology that aims to understand human behaviour in a market context by observing interactions with sample audiences.

brand salience

The degree to which a brand sticks out to be recognized among competitors and recalled by its intended audience.

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