Many businesses do not put enough resources into creating, maintaining and improving a healthy corporate identity. Some businesses view their corporate identity as just what customers think about their sales team and people answering telephone calls. This narrow-minded thinking may be cause for loss of sales.
Corporate identity is the “persona” of a corporation which is designed to fit the objectives and mission of the company. Corporate identity is usually expressed by its brand identity and the use of registered trademarks. Attractive, well-thought and well-conceived personification of the company is an important element of corporate identity.
It is usually your corporate look that customers think of when they think of a business. Therefore it very crucial for a company or a business to give a positive, upbeat public feel about their corporation, so that they get a optimistic response from their prospective or current customers.
Corporate identity is composed of three significant elements:
1. Corporate Design
2. Corporate Communication
3. Corporate Behavior
Corporate design such as logo is probably the first impression that a potential customer gets about your company. For instance, if you are an entertainment or events company and your logo is dull, boring and does not have an edge to it, the impression will be the same from your customers. Let’s say, if you are a tech related company and your logo is sharp swift and technical, that’s the exact first impression that your customer will have of you and your business. Therefore, it is important to create a visual identity for your logo, so that it is easily remembered, recognized and distinguished from the logos of your competitors. In order to create a strong, visual corporate identity, marketing materials, such as, complimentary designed Web site, paves the way for a professional, reliable and dependable corporate identity of your business.
Your corporate identity is also an important attraction mechanism for your company; therefore it must look good and be aesthetically pleasing to the customer. It should also have a conceptual meaning behind it, in accordance with what products and/or services your business provides. Your logo must be a strong visual aspect of your company, because it expresses the structure and corporate culture of an organization the logo is a first good step in presenting your company professionally in the business market. Supporting marketing materials, as mentioned before must also be thoughtfully designed and professional written. Otherwise, you may likely lose that potential customer, and most assuredly a great deal more.
At Absolute Marketing Group and other well respected advertising/marketing firms, we design every marketing piece from scratch. Making your corporate identity, logo, brochures or advertisements one of a kind, helps you to succeed in a competitive market and also enhances the trust and respect from your clients. Strategic placement and strong visual identity can provide a powerful corporate identity for your business. In conclusion, make your corporate identity an essential constituent in strategically marketing your business.
Remember: Keep it, Keep it clean, Keep it simple and Keep it meaningful.