Brand architecture & portfolio · Core

Brand architecture

Also called: brand portfolio architecture

ELI5

The system defining relationships among an organisation's corporate, product and service brands.

Used in conversation

“The work feels inconsistent because the team is using brand architecture in three different ways.”

Pitch context

You will see “Brand architecture” in brand decks, campaign plans, research reports and performance reviews when the discussion reaches brand architecture & portfolio.

Why it matters: In brand architecture & portfolio, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

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