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F5-09·F5 — Brand Strategy

Brand Architecture & Portfolio Strategy

The productive tension

Corporateandproduct branding

The synthesis

The branded house vs. house of brands debate is another false either/or. Most successful brand architectures are hybrids — endorsed brands, sub-brands, strategic choices about when to use the corporate brand and when to let product brands stand alone. The question is not which model is correct. The question is which relationships between brands in your portfolio serve your strategic objectives at each level.

Learning objectives

  • Define brand architecture and its strategic role
  • Distinguish between branded house, house of brands, and hybrid models
  • Apply brand architecture decisions to real portfolio challenges
  • Evaluate when to extend vs. create new brands
  • Understand the portfolio as a strategic investment system

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