The power of a brand is based on the emotional connection with your audience. Only when you fully understand your audience – their needs, pains, aspirations, and desires – you can develop a clear brand strategy that resonates with your customers.
There is definitely a strong connection between brand strategy and emotional intelligence (EQ) when it comes to a company’s external audience. However, there is another aspect of developing a brand strategy and managing your brand where EQ becomes an important element – the internal audience.
Crafting a solid strategy involves engaging executives in workshops and presentations when the brand is being developed and implemented. Here, a lot of politics and personal agendas start to appear, and this is when EQ begins to play a major role. For the brand to be strong, it needs to be a common thread throughout the company, connecting products and services to customers, uniting everyone internally through shared values and ambitious vision, and providing clarity to the marketing departments on the company’s unique positioning.
Leaders must champion the brand’s values and vision, ensuring they are communicated effectively throughout the organisation. Employees who understand and believe in the brand are more likely to become brand advocates, contributing to a cohesive brand experience that resonates with customers. Therefore, understanding each other’s motivations, emotions, and agendas becomes a crucial component in brand strategy formulation and implementation.
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