82% Higher Brand Recognition
Achieve standout awareness and recall across all touchpoints.
3.4x More Brand Loyalty
Build stronger customer relationships and lifetime value through thoughtful brand development.
65% Revenue Growth
Leverage strategic branding for increased market share and premium positioning.
Setsail ROI Framework™: Driving Growth Through Hearts and Numbers
A proven three-pillar approach integrating strategic planning, creative execution, and measurable results to create brands that resonate deeply and drive sustainable growth.
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Vision Mapping
Building a Strong Foundation
Our proprietary Vision Mapping process includes
Comprehensive brand audit and market opportunity analysis
Detailed audience persona profiles and competitive analysis
Brand architecture blueprint for scalability
Cultural alignment assessment and market positioning insights
2
Marketing Lab
Creating an Unforgettable Identity
Our proprietary Marketing Lab process includes
Full brand identity package, including visual style and voice guidelines
Core asset library for consistent execution across channels
Implementation playbook and channel-specific strategies
Training materials for seamless internal adoption
3
Scale & Optimize
Sustaining Momentum and Growth
Our proprietary Scale & Optimize process includes
Brand performance dashboards and ROI tracking systems
Tools for maintaining consistency across all touchpoints
Continuous optimization frameworks for evolving market conditions
Growth strategy roadmap and market expansion frameworks
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1. Vision Mapping: Setting Your Brand's Foundation
Our Vision Mapping process begins with a comprehensive analysis of your current brand position, market opportunities, and growth potential. We dive deep into understanding what makes your business unique and how to leverage that in the marketplace. This foundational phase ensures your brand strategy aligns with both your business objectives and your target audience's needs.
Extended Points:
- Market Position Analysis: We conduct thorough research to understand your industry position and identify opportunities for differentiation. This includes analyzing market trends, consumer behavior patterns, and industry dynamics to position your brand for maximum impact.
- Audience Personas: Detailed profiles of your ideal customers help inform brand strategy decisions and messaging direction. We go beyond basic demographics to understand psychographics, behavioral patterns, and emotional drivers that influence purchasing decisions.
- Competitive Landscape: In-depth analysis of competitor brands reveals gaps and opportunities in the market. We examine both direct and indirect competitors to identify unique positioning opportunities and potential threats to address proactively.
- Brand Architecture: Strategic planning of your brand hierarchy ensures scalability and clear positioning. We design flexible systems that can accommodate future growth while maintaining brand clarity and coherence.
- Cultural Alignment: Assessment of internal culture and values to ensure brand authenticity and employee buy-in. We help align your internal culture with your external brand promise for maximum impact.
Key Deliverables:
- Comprehensive Brand Audit Report
- Target Audience Persona Profiles
- Competitive Analysis Document
- Brand Architecture Blueprint
- Cultural Alignment Assessment
- Market Opportunity Matrix
2. Marketing Lab: Crafting Your Brand Identity
The Marketing Lab phase transforms strategic insights into tangible brand elements. We create a cohesive brand identity that resonates with your audience and stands out in the marketplace. Our creative process is rooted in strategic thinking and focused on creating meaningful connections with your target audience.
Extended Points:
- Brand Identity Development: Creating visual and verbal elements that capture your brand's essence and appeal to your target audience. This includes developing a comprehensive identity system that works across all platforms and touchpoints.
- Visual System Creation: Designing comprehensive guidelines for consistent brand representation across all touchpoints. We create flexible yet cohesive systems that maintain brand integrity while allowing for creative application.
- Message Framework: Developing clear, compelling messaging that communicates your brand's unique value proposition. We create hierarchical messaging systems that can be adapted for different audiences and channels while maintaining consistency.
- Implementation Planning: Creating detailed roadmaps for rolling out new brand elements across your organization. This includes training materials, templates, and guidelines to ensure smooth adoption.
- Channel Strategy: Developing targeted approaches for different marketing channels while maintaining brand consistency. We optimize brand expression across digital and traditional channels.
- Asset Development: Creating core brand assets and templates that enable efficient content creation while maintaining brand integrity.
Key Deliverables:
- Brand Identity Package
- Visual Style Guide
- Brand Voice Guidelines
- Implementation Playbook
- Channel Strategy Document
- Core Asset Library
- Training Materials
3. Scale & Optimize: Growing Your Brand Impact
Our Scale & Optimize phase ensures your brand maintains momentum and continues to evolve with your business growth. We implement systems for monitoring brand performance and making data-driven improvements. This phase focuses on turning your brand into a sustainable competitive advantage.
Extended Points:
- Performance Monitoring: Establishing metrics and tracking systems to measure brand impact and ROI. We create custom dashboards that track key brand health indicators and business impact metrics.
- Consistency Tools: Implementing systems to maintain brand consistency across all channels and touchpoints. This includes digital asset management systems and approval workflows.
- Refinement Process: Creating frameworks for continuous brand optimization based on market feedback. We establish regular review cycles and adjustment protocols to keep your brand relevant and effective.
- Growth Planning: Identifying and capitalizing on opportunities to expand brand influence and impact. This includes market expansion strategies and brand extension opportunities.
- Adaptation Frameworks: Developing systems for brand evolution that maintain core equity while allowing for market adaptation. We help your brand stay relevant while maintaining its essential character.
Key Deliverables:
- Brand Performance Dashboard
- Brand Management Tools
- Optimization Reports
- Growth Strategy Roadmap
- Market Adaptation Framework
- ROI Tracking System
Why Partner With Us?
We combine strategic thinking with creative execution to deliver brand strategies that drive real business results. Our proven framework has helped businesses across industries establish powerful brand identities that resonate with their audiences and drive sustainable growth.
Our team brings together experts in strategy, design, research, and implementation to ensure every aspect of your brand strategy is crafted and executed with excellence. We've worked with businesses of all sizes, from startups to Fortune 500 companies, helping them build and maintain strong, distinctive brands that drive business success.
Easy Pricing & Summary
Why we’re the right team
A Full Service Marketing Studio
Setsail R0I Framework™
10+ years of experience delivering exceptional ROI for clients.
Recognized partners with Google Ads, Meta Business, and other leading platforms.
A dedicated team under 1 roof that understands your unique goals and crafts tailored strategies to achieve them.
Trusted by numerous Governments & private businesses across US & Canada
Brand Creation Services
From logo design to messaging, we build a cohesive and memorable brand identity tailored to your business values, audience, and market positioning.
One time setup cost
$5,600
What is included, broken down:
Logo design, colour palette, typography, brand guidelines, visual identity, tagline development, messaging framework, competitor analysis, audience research, and brand story creation.
Performance Marketing Strategy & Setup
One-time Cost
Discovery & Audience Research
We explore your goals, audience, and market positioning to establish a strategic foundation for your brand.
$ 1,400
Logo Design & Visual Identity Development
We create a professional logo with up to two iterations and establish your visual identity, including typography, colour palette, and brand mood.
$ 3,360
Brand Guideline Portal
We develop a comprehensive online portal with guidelines for logo usage, typography, and your colour palette. Includes mockups for business cards, email signatures, and letterhead.
$ 840
$ 5,600
Subscription to Branding Portal (Optional)
Monthly Cost
Monthly Subscription
Includes a custom portal URL, access for up to 3 content editors, and 1 hour of monthly support from the Setsail team for updates and adjustments.
$ 250 /month
$ 250 /month
Communications Strategy
Platform Cost
Messaging Development & Content Planning
We craft a tailored brand voice, provide recommendations for communication channels, and create a high-level content calendar framework to ensure consistent messaging.
$ 2,500
$ 2,500
Frequently asked questions
There's a lot to know, but we try to make it simple for you. Of course, always feel free to reach out to clarify any points.
While every project is unique, our typical brand strategy development process takes 8-12 weeks from initial consultation to final deliverables. We work efficiently while ensuring thorough attention to every detail. Complex projects or those involving multiple brands may require additional time to ensure optimal results.
Our ROI Framework integrates strategic planning, creative development, and performance optimization into a comprehensive system that delivers measurable results. We focus on creating brands that not only look great but drive business growth. Our approach is data-driven yet creative, ensuring both emotional resonance and business impact.
We establish clear KPIs at the start of each project and use advanced analytics tools to track brand performance across multiple metrics, including awareness, engagement, sentiment, and business impact. Our comprehensive measurement framework includes both quantitative and qualitative indicators of brand success.
We have extensive experience developing brand strategies across multiple sectors, including technology, professional services, retail, and B2B services. Our framework is adaptable to any industry while maintaining its effectiveness. Each industry brings unique challenges and opportunities, and our team has the expertise to navigate them successfully.
We develop comprehensive brand guidelines and implementation systems that make it easy to maintain consistency while allowing for channel-specific optimization. Our approach includes training, tools, and ongoing support to ensure your team can effectively manage the brand across all touchpoints.
While we manage the entire process, we believe the best results come from collaborative partnerships. We typically require regular input from key stakeholders, particularly during the Vision Mapping phase. We'll establish clear expectations for involvement at the project's outset.