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As you implement your b2b branding plan, how do you get your brand story across to prospects and customers?
Consistency and integration.
Consistency may not be what you think.
When you think of "consistency" what may come to mind is a consistent look and feel for your communications: logo, identity, ads, website, collateral, etc.
That's important, of course, but so is consistency of the emotional engagement process: ensuring that your employees - from the receptionist (recommended, by the way, as opposed to the automated phone tree) to your sales and customer service people - are on board with your b2b branding strategy, and that they deliver the brand message and feel in a consistent manner.
Integration.
Integration is how you make your internal and external process of consistency happen. This is no easy task. It takes a strong commitment from senior management.
When the c-suite, marketing-advertising, sales, and customer service actually feel the brand themselves - and when the brand is a living thing internally, a positive b2b branding experience is more likely to happen inside and outside of the organization.
Your customers will get it.
Externally, prospects and customers feel the brand through positive emotional imagery, consistency in brand identity and messaging, and consistency in service as they deal with your employees at every level.
Obviously, your marketing, advertising and communications tactics must reflect your focus on your b2b branding consistency and integration: from business cards and collateral to your website and and shipping labels.
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