Rebranding is an exciting yet complex process. There is all the front end excitement of workshops, creating a new positioning idea, an identity concept and its potential applications. But organisations often have the strategy and design mapped out but not the implementation. And it’s through smart implementation that the brand will succeed. Often these three elements are not holistically conceived as ‘one’ masterplan and clients wait too long to ask: Where do we start? How much will it cost? How do we organise all these things?
With an emphasis on the Middle East and drawing on extensive experience of working on international rebranding programs, Tony Lorenz, strategy director at Endpoint outlines a powerful planning approach for engineering a successful rebrand. He will identify some common pitfalls to avoid and detail the steps that will transform a brand vision into a 3-dimensional customer experience.
From the Transform conference MENA in Dubai on 2 June 2014. For more info on Transform events please visit http://www.transformmagazine.net
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Tony Lorenz
Strategy & Development Director, Endpoint
– Over 25 years experience on both
client and agency side
– Worked in sectors including
hospitality, retail, professional
services and banking
– Worked for brands including
Mövenpick, Eurostar, Ernst & Young,
Fitness First and HP
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About us
A specialist team of brand implementation consultants,
project managers, design managers and touchpoint experts
A vision: to make brand flourish in the real world
Three offices: London, Dubai, Doha
A common goal: transforming brand identity and guidelines
into something tangible that people can see, touch and
experience.
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Most rebrands follow this pattern…
Strategy
Brand
concept
Design
Development
Guidelines
Implementation
(TBC)
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The magic and the logic
‘Magic’ (the emotion)
Endpoint partner clients’ and agencies to ensure brand
imagination is realised to create impactful brand
experiences.
‘Logic’ (the rational)
Endpoint plans & manages the physical brand
implementation journey, guiding clients through the
complex logistics.
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Summary
– Plan early
– Strategy, Design, Implementation considered as one
– Visual, Organisational and Financial effect of brand change
– Brand implementation masterplan
– Something you can take to the C-suite