Brand Strategy

Grow sustainably by nailing your unique value proposition and communicating it effectively.

With the DTC market getting more crowded by the day, standing out and scaling in 2025 is harder than ever.

Like many other founders in the space, you might be -

  • Feeling stuck and struggling to scale

  • Facing skyrocketing acquisition costs

  • Lacking clarity and focus in your marketing efforts

  • Wasting marketing budget on projects with no results

  • Stuck in the discount game, competing on price instead of value

  • Blending in when you need to stand out

Ads won’t work.
Until your brand strategy does.

The thing is…

With ad spend and CAC climbing even higher in 2025, pouring more money into advertising isn’t the answer. It’s all about nailing your unique value, communicating it effectively, and building a strong emotional connection with your audience.

Let us help you

Stand out in the market

Stop competing - carve your own niche in the market.

Grow sustainably

Instead of pouring more money into Meta, invest in your brand and build an emotional connection with your audience.

Gain clarity

Don’t fly blind. Nail your value proposition and direct your marketing efforts in the right direction.

Spend wisely

Stop wasting marketing budget on activities that don’t bring results.

Cut through the noise

Find your authentic voice and speak to your audience, not at them.

Exit the discount game

Offering discounts for a temporary boost might be tempting but not sustainable in the long term.

  • "Polina is a delight to work with and has a true gift for design and strategy. We have a much firmer grasp on how to tackle our creative strategy thanks to her."

    Keaton,
    Girl Who Excel

  • "We were taken aback by the exceptional detail and creativity that went into our branding. Polina and her team truly got us and our brand, and the final result was beyond our expectations!"

    Get a room, Founders

Our process

Steps

  • We’ll start with evaluating the status quo and setting goals for the collaboration through:

    • Kick-off call

    • In-depth questionnaire

  • This phase is all about deeply understanding your brand and the market. It includes:

    • 360 brand audit

    • Competitor research

    • Target audience analysis

  • Using the insights from previous stages, we will define the brand’s core strategic foundation:

    • Why – Purpose, values, and mission

    • What – Unique value proposition and market positioning

    • For Whom – Detailed target audience profile

    We will also establish how the brand communicates and expresses itself:

    • Voice – Brand personality, tone of voice, and messaging framework

    • Other considerations – Potential implications for visual identity, product strategy, and distribution

  • When your ‘Strategy Playbook’ is ready, we’ll guide you through our thinking, key findings, and recommendations on a call. We’ll, of course, make sure to reserve some time for Q&A.

  • Upon request, we also offer implementation support. The scope would differ based on your in-house resources available, the strategy and its implications.

Results

  • The Brand Strategy Playbook typically includes:

    • Strategy Background

      • Brand audit results

      • Market insights

    • Strategy summary

      • Brand foundations (UVP, positioning, mission, values etc)

      • Brand personality, messaging, and cues

      • Tone-of-voice guidelines

    • Roadmap and implications

    • Other recommendations and ideas

    • Get crystal clear on your unique value

    • Align your marketing with a focused strategy

    • Stand out with an authentic brand voice

    • Create strong emotional connections with your audience

    • Find your unique, defensible market position

    • Maximize your marketing budget for real impact

    • Build a brand that attracts, not just sells

    • Align your team around a clear, compelling vision

    • Develop messaging that truly resonates

    • Create a long-term growth foundation

Details

  • 14-21 days

  • Starting from €3500.

  • Basic:

    • In-depth questionnaires

    • Brand audit

    • Market research

    • Social listening

    Advanced, whenever needed

    • Workshops with the leadership team

    • Customer interviews

    • Employee interviews

Ready to unlock your brand’s full potential?

Fill out the short form below to schedule a free introductory call. We’ll get back to you within 24h.

FAQ

  • Marketing without a strong brand strategy is like building a house without a foundation. A clear brand strategy helps you stand out, attract the right audience, and make your marketing efforts more effective and sustainable.

  • Brand strategy isn’t about spending more—it’s about spending smarter. It ensures that every marketing dollar is invested in what actually moves the needle, rather than wasted on random tactics.

  • A complete brand strategy playbook, including your positioning, messaging framework, audience insights, brand voice, and a roadmap for execution. This gives you everything you need to build and grow a strong brand.

  • It depends on your brand’s needs, but typically 14 to 21 days. The goal is to create a clear, actionable strategy so you can start seeing results as soon as possible.

  • Absolutely. Even established brands need to evolve to stay relevant. If you’re struggling with differentiation, scaling, or customer retention, brand strategy helps refocus and strengthen your market position.

  • Yes! If you're launching a new brand, starting with a strong strategy gives you a clear direction, a unique position in the market, and a solid foundation for growth. It helps you avoid common pitfalls, attract the right audience, and make smarter marketing and branding decisions. If you also need brand identity design, we offer that as a complementary service.

  • Paid ads can drive short-term sales, but without a well-defined brand, you’ll constantly fight rising acquisition costs. A strong brand strategy reduces reliance on discounts and ads by building long-term customer loyalty.

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