Understand your brand’s tribe.

brand clarity tip #4: understand your brand's tribe.

Understand your brand’s tribe. Your tribe is your brand’s people: the customers who are the best fit for the solutions, products, and services you have to offer. Ask yourself: what tribe does your brand belong to, and why does it appeal to them? Successful brands learn how to communicate the challenges they exist to solve […]

Recognize that your brand isn’t for everyone.

brand clarity tip #3: recognize that your brand is not for everyone.

Recognize that your brand isn’t for everyone. Clarified brands know the ideal customers they exist to serve. Which means they also know which customers they don’t or can’t help. Just as brands have ideal customers they exist to serve, customers have ideal brands fit to serve their needs. Forcing an incompatible fit between brand and […]

What does your brand believe in?

brand clarity tip #2: what does your brand believe in?

What does your brand believe in? Your brand needs to believe in something. And no, we’re not talking about a mission statement. Mission statements are still useful – most organizations end up crafting a pithy explanation describing their purpose and goals. But your brand is not just a machine that runs on day-to-day operations. Your […]

Know the core challenge your brand exists to solve

brand clarity tip #1: consider what core challenge your brand exists to solve?

Know the core challenge your brand exists to solve. The single most important aspect of brand clarity is knowing the core challenge your brand exists to solve. Clarified brands do this. They know which customers they serve and understand how to speak confidently about the value they offer. Brands that lack clarity frustrate their customers […]

Brand Shepherd Named Agency of Record for Hensley Custom Home Builders’ Brand Marketing

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Brand Shepherd Named Agency of Record for Hensley Custom Home Builders’ Brand Marketing FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brand Shepherd Named Agency of Record for Hensley Custom Home Builders’ Brand Marketing Cincinnati, OH – February 6, 2024 – Brand Shepherd, a renowned brand marketing agency, is proud to announce its new partnership with Hensley Custom Home Builders, […]

PRESS RELEASE: Brand Shepherd and Standex International Deepen Partnership for Brand Development and Clarity

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Brand Shepherd and Standex International Deepen Partnership for Brand Development and Clarity Brand Shepherd, a leader in brand development and strategic clarity, is proud to announce its ongoing collaboration with Standex International in a comprehensive effort to refine and strengthen the Standex brand. This initiative, which begins in early 2024, focuses on brand architecture, brand […]

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jess smith

strategic ops lead

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brennan zagami

lead copywriter

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daniel crask, founder of brand shepherd
daniel crask

brand strategist

  • Customer-first approach to brand clarity.
  • Creator of the Vibe, Tribe, & Why® brand clarity framework for business development.
  • Interests: his four children, writing music, health, exercise, and gardening.