Brand Image. That it is one of the most valuable assets of a company is something many marketers agree on. How to measure or strengthen it, however, is a bit less clear. While some may pull out their collection of Likert scales, others know that we need to dig deeper to get to the core of the brand image. Because only in that way can you strengthen the brand image and, consequently, stimulate purchases and drive growth.

In this concise guide, we share everything practical about brand image and brand image research. From what it is to how to measure and strengthen it. We also immediately reveal which KPIs lead you astray and should be stopped today, so you don't waste your resources on unnecessary matters.

Let's dive in.

From increasing brand awareness to brand building and from strengthening brand image to launching a new brand; most marketing department objectives revolve around the brand. This is not surprising, as the brand often plays a significant role in the decision-making process, even when the shopper is not consciously aware of it.

However, we immediately encounter a problem. If the shopper is not aware of the role of a brand in their choice, how do marketers determine that role? In this blog, we will discuss the meaning and nonsense of brand research. Moreover, we will reveal the ins and outs of various types of brand research such as brand asset research, brand image research and brand loyalty research. 

Powerful brands have one commonality: super-sharp brand positioning. 

Your brand positioning is simply the place your brand occupies in the consumer's brain.

Of course, as a brand, you want nothing more than to occupy a prominent and unique place in the brain that matches the customer's needs. With a solid positioning strategy, you can make that happen. But how do you start such a positioning strategy? And what should you think about while creating a positioning strategy? That’s exactly what we’ll discuss in this blog. 

Let's face it.

We've all bought a product or service for which a cheaper alternative was available. In fact: most of us are guilty of that on a regular basis.

Perhaps you recently purchased a new iPhone or bought that Patagonia sweater you've been wanting for a while.

Chances are you made that purchase decision, at least partially, because of the brand's reputation and image.