REBRAND FOR SUCCESS
Branding isn’t just for big corporations; it’s equally crucial for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to scale. Often overlooked or considered an extra expense, branding holds immense potential to drive your SMEs growth and success. In these rapidly evolving times, a rebrand can be the catalyst your SME needs.
WHAT IS BRANDING?
It’s more than just logos and websites. Your brand embodies your identity, purpose, and what you stand for. It should evoke emotions and resonate with your audience. Branding isn’t just about images and colours; it’s also about words.
IS IT TIME TO REBRAND YOUR SME?
CONSIDER THESE KEY POINTS:
BRAND INCONSISTENCY
Over time, SMEs can accumulate a hodgepodge of branding elements. Different colours, taglines, and even multiple websites can confuse both your organisation and your audience. Strong brands are clean, consistent, and possess clear messaging.
MARKET ADAPTATION
The business landscape is dynamic, and staying relevant is crucial. Analyse whether your current branding aligns with the latest market trends and consumer preferences. Adapting your brand to meet changing market demands can give your SME a competitive edge.
EVOLVING AUDIENCE
Ask yourself if your messaging still resonates with your target audience. Have they changed, or has your organisation? Staying aligned with your audience is essential. Today’s marketing requires personalised, emotionally driven messaging, often delivered through social media and video.
INTERNAL ALIGNMENT
As your business grows so can conflicting opinions. Differing views among your team can muddle your brand’s purpose. Rebranding offers an opportunity to align your internal group, ensuring everyone beats to the same drum.
NOT SURE WHERE TO START?
Crest Marketing specialises in rebranding SMEs with tangible results. Here’s what one of our clients has to say:
“The Redlands Coast Chamber of Commerce engaged the services of Crest Marketing to update its brand and visual story. This project and the quality of the outcome from Crest Marketing has seen an increase in our overall impact on the community and our members, including an increase of more than 43% in attendance to events, an increase in membership by 11% and the engagement across all platforms, including social media and the website, has also increased by more than 121%. The new aligned visual story of the Chamber now positions us as a Chamber experiencing unprecedented growth and fast becoming seen as an influential voice and leader for the local business community.” – Belinda Hayes, Redlands Coast Chamber of Commerce, Commercial Manager
We understand that every SME is unique and faces its challenges. Our passion lies in facilitating organic, authentic growth by uncovering your distinct business story and conveying it in a way that deeply connects with your target audience. Contact us today to explore whether it might be time for a rebrand of your SME.
