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Brand building glossary

typographic system

A system of fonts and typographic standards that can be applied to express a brand consistently across different applications and channels. Often included in brand guidelines.

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evocative names

Non-obvious names that evoke an association with the product or service, or emotion connected with the brand. These are generally more effective because they are more distinctive, and are t...

ethical positioning index (EPI)

A measure of how a company's ethical and social policies and practises compare to those of its competitors. The rating is based on brand positioning as well as ethical variables.

corporate values

The set of principles and beliefs that guide the behaviour and decision-making of an organisation. These values typically encompass the organisation's mission, vision, and culture, and are...

colour system

A system for representing colours consistently. A colour system such as RGB has a limited number of colours, while one such as CMKY has an infinite number of colours.

copywriter

The individual responsible for originating marketing messages.

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