Brand foundations & identity · Core
Brand audit
Also called: brand review
ELI5
A systematic review of brand strategy, expression, performance and consistency.
Used in conversation
“Can we show how brand audit changes the audience’s experience, not just the language?”
Pitch context
You will see “Brand audit” in brand decks, campaign plans, research reports and performance reviews when the discussion reaches brand foundations & identity.
Why it matters: It helps a reader interpret brand foundations & identity without confusing the measure, decision, role or evidence being discussed.
Sources & evidence · 5
Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.
- American Marketing Association — Definitions of Marketing and BrandDirect source · institutional · checked 2026-08-16
- U.S. Federal Trade Commission — Advertising and Marketing GuidanceSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- Google Analytics Help — Google Analytics dimensions and metricsSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- Google Ads Help — Google Ads metrics and reportingSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- Interactive Advertising Bureau — Measurement guidelines and standardsSupporting source family · institutional · checked 2026-08-16