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Appraisal is a very important phase for strategy improvement and implementation in the field of corporate communication and public relations.
It helps publicists and communications specialists define accurately action steps and improvement opportunities required for a brand or business to achieve certain milestones or success.
In light of the present-day communication assets and innovations, a number of things define brand appraisal for Corporate Communications and Public Relations.
Present-day Communication Assets Utilized.
Growth Strategies and Impact of Communication Assets.
Relevance of Communication Assets and sustainability.
Ranking and Search Engine (Optimization and Marketing).
Brand Name, Brand Positioning, and Impression.
Let’s explore some more, these five (5) areas:
Present Day Communication Assets Utilized.
One of the first steps for towards “Brand Appraisal” is identifying the current communication assets being utilized by the brand. You’re most likely to find the following:
Zero utilization of present day communication asset. This is so, for those who just love to do things the old fashioned way and are averse to change, new methods and trying new things. Such brands most likely have a physical outlet and marketing is done through word of mouth and physical exchange of products or services.
Some utilization of present day communication assets. This is so for some brands who have some level of exposure to the importance of establishing some communication assets such as an official email, an online presence for the brand or a simple website.
Full utilization of the present day communication assets. This is the case for brands that recognize the importance of establishing communication assets and strongly utilizing them.
The appraisal here means determining for each of these three categories, if the chosen communication assets are suitable and relevant for the brand. As this affects greatly the growth and impact of the brand, leading us to the next point.
Growth Strategies and Impact of Communication Assets.
The second step towards “Brand Appraisal” is assessment for growth and impact. In terms of communication and public relations, one needs to determine how strong an online presence is and how visible the brand is to the public.
Things like the online presence across key communication assets, the follower count, the visibility of the brand, and the level of engagement for created content etc. All are important aspects to consider. Rich engagements ultimately determine the reach for brand awareness and potential of great content going viral.
In terms of communication, this determines if a brand is doing well enough to reach the target audience.
So you need to ask growth and impact questions like:
How strong is the brand’s online presence?
Is the brand well represented across the relevant and key communication channels?
Is there more awareness of the brand presence, growing across the key communication assets?
What’s the follower count across the key communication assets, in relation to the time of brand takeoff?
What’s the level of engagement by people across the key communication assets? Inquiries, Collaborations, Comments, Shares, Saves etc.
What percentage of sales can be attributed to communication, advertising and marketing efforts across the communication assets?
Relevance of Communication Assets and Sustainability.
The third step towards “Brand Appraisal” is assessment for relevance of the selected communication assets. This is based on the brand focus, the uniqueness of each communication asset and it’s use by the brand.
Case Study: A Fashion Brand
Take for instance, a fashion brand, a great communication asset for great publicity would be one that aids visualization and ease of purchase. Some options for communication assets that would be a good fit for such a brand should be one that enhances clarity, simplicity and aesthetics.
A good match would be a website and social media platforms like Instagram for great images/ videos and TikTok for videos which showcases the variety of fashion items. The choice of content presentation would often vary for fashion brands.
A brand’s budget often determines the approach. Sometimes, brands operating on a cost effective budget may rely on great “Design” (graphics, animation and videos) and “Marketing” using actual products and mockup designs of same. Another popular option with a wider budget for marketing and advertising is the engagement of influencers and models who showcase such fashion pieces or items. So the Short videos on Instagram, Longer Videos on IGTV, Instagram reels and TikTok videos become instrumental for content creation in this regard.
Of course, other communication assets such as Facebook and Twitter and other internal communication platforms for email conversations and email marketing may be useful in the long run, however prioritization should be for the most relevant asset that aids publicity and gives the fashion brand better awareness that ultimately drives growth and sales.
This also implies that relevance and choice of communication asset for brands across different sectors will vary. This is a choice that needs to be carefully decided when prioritizing the relevance of a communication asset for a brand.
Ranking and Search Engine (Optimization and Marketing).
The fourth step towards “Brand Appraisal” is assessment for ranking and search engine optimization for the brand. How often does the brand show up on the web while surfing the web for key things pertaining to the brand’s industry, niche or area of focus?
To address this, it’s important to ask the following questions:
How optimized is the brand’s website?
Can the brand be easily found when searched for on the web?
Is the website adapted for both mobile and web, thus aiding the user experience?
Is the brand’s web content crafted to include relevant keywords for its line of business, including Broad Match keywords, Phrase Match keywords and Exact Match keywords that ultimately aids search for the brand’s industry?
How often do Search Engines recognize that the website has relevant content for search?
How high up in terms of ranking, does the brand’s website appear in search?
Does the brand need to drive some search engine marketing efforts for better visibility?
Are there any local listings that aid search for the brand’s visibility?
These are questions that need to be answered in view of appraisal for Ranking and Search for the brand.
When a brand/business is willing to set aside a budget for Search Engine Marketing (SEM) / Advertisement efforts, then visibility for search can be worked upon. What ultimately drives the success of visibility for search is the “Bid” (maximum amount an advertiser is willing to pay for a click on an ad) for SEM efforts and the “Quality” of content on websites. So, search engines look at these two things before prioritizing content they show to users; those they think are most relevant to the search in question by users.
Optimization efforts and local listings on platforms like “Google My Business” can also be very useful for small businesses/ brands that can’t afford a budget for SEM efforts and advertisements to aid search.
However, it’s very possible to achieve great visibility with Search Engines over time for a niche, an industry or a line of business. This is achievable when relevant content/details are shared often and consistently regarding the area a brand intends to dominate or become relevant.
Brand Name, Brand Positioning, and Impression.
Finally, the fifth step towards “Brand Appraisal” is an assessment for brand’s name, brand positioning and impression.
Some questions to ask for this include:
Is the brand name reflective of what they do (the core area of focus, niche or industry)? Is it memorable and easy to pronounce and recognizable amongst other brands? Does it stand out from similar brands? What do we (brand owners/ strategists/ publicists) want people to know this brand for (for new brands)? What have people come to know this brand for, or what area, industry or niche do people associate this brand with? Are people’s interpretation of what the brand stands for accurate? Are those impressions positive? What are people saying about the brand? What does analytics for the existing communication assets say about the brand? How can we work on the improvement opportunities based on the data obtained from these assessments or analytics?
These are some of the questions that can be addressed to decipher if a brand has the right name, impression and is positioned accurately in the market place.
Remember, data driven decisions are always relevant for growth and improvement for brands, and when one is willing to listen and learn from the information obtained from the appraisal of brands, then a great strategy can be drafted; aimed towards growth, development, brand visibility, brand reach, engagement, impact and ultimately sales.
Thank you for reading.
Article by Opeolu Adeyemi. Corporate Communications and Public Relations Consultant Founder, Brave Publicity Ink!
My current read “Soar!” is such an insightful book. The first few chapters have been captivating, vivid and practical.
Written by an author and a very dynamic individual. An Icon and Giant with tangible and sustainable results.
There is a lot to learn for those who long for more. Those willing to take risks, and step out to explore their full potential.
Maybe this may entail running an enterprise, a corporate organization, a non-profit or a path that requires going beyond average; raising the bar to soar high. The bottom line is, to rise, run, fly and soar, we must be equipped in stages.
Pilots only fly successfully with the guidance of the Control Tower. This requires adherence to instructions, precision of actions and direction. It’s the same for us.
To Soar high in certain areas of life, our endeavors and purpose, we must be ready to pay attention to exceptional individuals who walk the talk. Applying their insights and instructions with precision.
If this is you or what you desire, then I encourage you to get this book.
From this book you will also get a glimpse of his life as well as tested and trusted principles. Wisdom that can only be found from those who have walked the path of process, time and purpose for impact.
Soar! by T. D. Jakes is a great read and highly recommend.
It’s time to build your vision from the ground up!
The book “Audacious” by Beth Moore (@bethmoorelpm) is such a great read.
This book encourages one to be: “AUDACIOUS: intrepidly Daring, Adventurous, Bold, marked by Originality and Verve“ in the pursuit of our dreams and The One who matters the most in this life, and the life to come. His name is Jesus.
Because everything we hope to achieve in life is always better with Him in it. Helping us to step out audaciously in our purpose and across our various fields.
With insight from her personal life experiences about being audacious and also stepping out in faith, taking steps in writing this book. You can call this a really defining moment that changed her perspective.
A wake-up call you might say. One that began with two simple questions: 1. “What is your dream?” 2. “What is your vision for the future?”
Many of us really need a wake-up call about our lives. The lives we are currently leading.
In reading this book, you’ll learn and discover more about you because some stories shared are relatable experiences.
Urging you to become AUDACIOUS, becoming all that God has called you to be. You’ve got to read this book.
For everyone and all who want to really live and live a full life. Enjoy.️
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