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Branding and Identity

Fortify Advisory crafts a unique brand identity that reflects your values and resonates with your target audience. From logo design and style guides to brand messaging and campaign content, we ensure your brand is memorable and consistent. We start with an assessment and research, then swiftly get into defining and implementing the strategy and visual components.

If you are a startup, it is helpful to define these assets early. If you have been in business a while, we help you assess your brand in the current market and offer data-driven options about how to proceed. With Fortify, you will get the customized and agile approach your business needs.

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How it Works

Conduct Brand Assessment

A Brand Assessment, or Brand Audit, evaluates both internal and external perceptions to understand a firm’s true market position and alignment with business goals. Fortify Advisory reviews leadership vision, employee and client feedback, competitive landscape, and brand identity to define strategy, refine messaging, and strengthen visual identity for lasting impact.

Define Brand Strategy

Brand strategy transforms insights from the assessment into a clear foundation that defines mission, vision, values, and market position. Fortify Advisory develops brand pillars, service frameworks, and messaging tools, from elevator pitches to storytelling, to ensure consistent communication that resonates with clients and sets firms apart.

Define Visual Identity

Visual identity translates brand strategy into design elements that bring a firm’s personality to life. Fortify Advisory creates logos, color palettes, typography, imagery, and style guides to ensure every touchpoint, from websites to marketing materials, is consistent, memorable, and aligned with the brand’s values.

Implement, Launch, and Assess Success

Implementation turns strategy into action by launching the brand across internal and external touch-points. Fortify Advisory provides guidelines, training, websites, marketing assets, and success assessments to ensure consistency, measure impact, and keep your brand sharp, relevant, and evolving with the marketplace.

Featured Branding Projects

Marketing and Branding for Fast Growth AEC Firm

Marketing for IT Consultancy After Acquisition

Frequently Asked Questions

Our firm is undergoing a merger/acquisition. How can branding and identity services help?

A merger or acquisition is a pivotal moment that can create uncertainty both internally and externally. Our branding and identity services are designed to unify the new entity, bridging the cultures and values of the merging firms. We develop a cohesive brand narrative and visual identity that communicates strength, stability, and a clear vision for the future. This process ensures that clients, employees, and the market understand and embrace the new firm’s value proposition, minimizing disruption and maximizing the opportunities presented by the change.

We’re restructuring our service offerings. How do we ensure our brand reflects this new direction?

When your services evolve, your brand must evolve with them. We work with firms to audit their existing brand perception and identify how it aligns with their new offerings. Our team then develops a strategic brand platform that articulates your updated value proposition and positions you as a leader in your new specialization. This includes developing new messaging, a refreshed visual identity, and a launch plan to reintroduce your firm to the market, ensuring your brand effectively communicates your new capabilities and attracts the right clients.

We’re seeing a significant shift in our target market. How can a brand refresh help us connect with a new audience?

A brand refresh is essential for staying relevant and appealing to a changing client base. We begin by conducting in-depth market research to understand the needs, behaviors, and preferences of your new target audience. Based on these insights, we help you refine your brand’s voice, visual style, and communication channels to resonate more effectively with this group. A successful refresh makes your firm more approachable and trustworthy to a new generation of clients, while still honoring the legacy and expertise that your brand is built upon.

Our firm is experiencing a leadership transition. How can branding help us maintain trust and credibility?

A change in leadership, whether through a founder’s retirement or the promotion of a new managing partner, can raise questions about a firm’s future. We help you use branding as a tool to manage this transition smoothly. By developing a communication strategy that highlights the new leadership’s vision while reinforcing the firm’s core values, we ensure continuity and stability. A clear and confident brand message during this period reassures clients and employees, demonstrating that the firm’s legacy of excellence will continue under new guidance.

What is the difference between branding and marketing, and why do we need both during a period of change?

Branding is the strategic foundation—it defines who you are, what you stand for, and what makes you different. Marketing is the tactical execution—it’s how you communicate that brand to the world. During a period of significant change, a strong brand is non-negotiable. It provides the clear, consistent message that your marketing campaigns will then amplify. We first help you establish a clear and compelling brand identity. Then, we develop marketing strategies and materials that bring that identity to life, ensuring every communication—from your website to your brochures—is aligned and effective in building trust and attracting your desired audience.

We don’t have a dedicated marketing team. Can your firm handle the full scope of our branding and identity project?

Yes. We are a full-service firm. We understand that many professional services firms may not have an in-house marketing department with the specialized skills required for a significant rebranding effort. Our team acts as an extension of your firm, guiding you through every step of the process—from initial research and strategy to creative development and final implementation. We provide a comprehensive, end-to-end solution that ensures a seamless and successful brand transformation, allowing your team to focus on serving your clients while we handle the branding.

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