Brand foundations & identity · Working

Verbal identity

Also called: verbal brand

ELI5

The system governing a brand's language, naming, tone and recurring verbal devices.

Used in conversation

“Can we show how verbal identity changes the audience’s experience, not just the language?”

Pitch context

You will see “Verbal identity” 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

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