"Brand loyalty is very much like an onion. It has layers and a core. The core is the user who will stick with you until the very end." — Edward Artzt, former CEO, Procter & Gamble
Brand Development
Three different types of brand positioning guidelines (or "platforms") are used. read more…
Brand Positioning Statement

A Brand Positioning Statement is a four-part description of a brand's essence relative to targeting, competitive set, demand and delivery (unique selling propostion).  

The targeting section describes the special group of people that would most likely choose and remain loyal to the brand. The competitive set section describes the segment of the marketplace where the brand competes. The demand (or "desire") section describes what it is that the target most wants from the brand. The delivery section describes the brand's unique ability to satisfy demand (and provides tangible evidence of its ability to do so).

Brand Positioning Statement

Brand Positioning Statements are primarily used an an internal document to help employees and investors understand the brand proposition. The Brand Positioning Statement is reflected in external sales and marketing activities, but is rarely presented verbatum to external audiences.