Brand foundations & identity · Core
Brand positioning
Also called: positioning
ELI5
The intended distinctive place a brand occupies in a target audience's mind relative to alternatives.
Used in conversation
“Tie brand positioning to observable choices in message, design and behaviour.”
Pitch context
You will see “Brand positioning” 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.
Connected terms
- PositioningThe search label “positioning” can route to both entries.
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