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Twenty two

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Brand Savants

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John G. Most, CBS, President
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“With so many different components that make up the University, the Brand Establishment process for our brand discovery brought clarity and consensus to our uniqueness and differentiation.”
Gail Guge, University of Redlands

Bellwether had little brand equity in the market when we came into the region a couple of years ago but with careful brand discovery and consistent, constant messaging, we are now considered a market leader in our field.
-Deb Rogan, Senior Vice President, Bellwether Real Estate Capital

Most colleges and universities do a lousy job of differentiating themselves and they all pretty much look and sound the same. Our University stands out from the rest as a result of identifying our unique selling propositions and Brand Promise.
-Christine Somosi, John Carroll University

Without the benefit of the foundation-building value of our Turning The Telescope™ session, the VNA would not have achieved brand sustainability throughout the organization.
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Nice case study re: sunflower butter - RT @FlintGroup: Flintster @libbyjuju guest posts for @jaybaer today: http://bit.ly/oEaFD0

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Our Founding Principles

The Brand Establishment’s mission is to clear up the decades-long misconceptions surrounding branding and brand development, provide answers, new tools and smart, brand-building strategies to small and mid-sized marketers. At the same time, help to advance brand development’s increasing importance and recognized value in growing and sustaining profitability for companies, organizations and businesses.

Many communications firms and consultants claim to be “brand experts,” though they have no formal training or credentials in this area. It’s no wonder that business professionals are confused and wary about “brand specialists.”

That’s why the Brand Establishment was formed.

To be the definitive Brand Development authority
To provide small to mid-size companies and organizations with highly trained, ‘best-of-breed’ brand development firms and consultants who all utilize a proven, proprietary methodology to build brand value.
To advance the understanding of the brand development process