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Foreword

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Section 1

The Meaning & Value of Rebranding

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Overview

In section 1, you will focus on identifying why you’re rebranding. What are your pain points, and how can we determine what issues need to be resolved through this process? Will you be rebranding or refreshing, and what’s on your wish list?

  • Starting with a Shared Vocabulary
  • When (and When Not) to Rebrand
  • The Value of Rebranding

Section 2

Start By Setting the Right Goals

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In section 2, you’ll focus on the different types of project goals you may have, how to prioritize amongst them and visualizing the perfect project. We will determine what you want to accomplish now so we can measure your rebrand’s ROI down the line. 

  • Common Goals for Rebranding
  • Goal Setting (What to Measure)
  • The Link Between Branding and Sales

Section 3

Who to Involve in the Rebranding Process

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In section 3, you’ll organize your internal team and set a project budget. Then, you’ll determine what type of design partner best suits you, and begin the vetting process to find the perfect fit. 

  • Organizing Your Internal Team
  • Finding the Right Creative Partner
  • How to Approach a Prospective Creative Partner

Section 4

Weighing Your Brand Equity

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In section 4, you’ll conduct a brand audit, weigh your equity and consider the legal and intellectual property ramifications of this process. You will determine whether brand evolution or revolution is needed to achieve your goals. 

  • Evolution vs. Revolution
  • Brand Audits: Measuring What Matters
  • Managing Intellectual Property Through Your Rebrand

Section 5

Building Your Brand Strategy

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Overview

In section 5, you’ll be diving into the meat of the brand strategy process. You’ll define your brewery’s positioning, mission, vision and core values, brand architecture and essence.

  • What You’re Working to Frame
  • Defining Your Position in the Market
  • Defining Your Brewery’s Core Brand Values
  • Mission & Vision: Not Just for Non-profits
  • Defining your Audience
  • Architecting Your Brand
  • Brand Voice, Personality and Essence
  • You’ve Worked Through Your Brand Strategy. Now What?

Section 6

The Design Phase (*Miracle Happens*)

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Overview

In section 6, you’re going to sit back and let your design firm work their magic.

  • How to be a Great Client

Section 7

Rolling out Your Rebrand

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Overview

In section 7, you’ll figure out when you’ll be able to announce your brewery’s rebrand and how you want to tell the world. You will create a master timeline, watch out for roadblocks and plan a party. 

  • “Hold onto your butts”
  • Tell your story (Why are you Rebranding?)
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