Brand foundations & identity · Working
Brand manual
Also called: brand handbook
ELI5
A document that explains brand strategy, identity and usage standards.
Used in conversation
“The team needs one controlled copy of brand manual, with an owner and date.”
Definition
A document describing brand strategy, identity and usage standards.
Here “Brand manual” means: A document describing brand strategy, identity and usage standards.
Pitch context
You will see “Brand manual” 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