CORPORATE IDENTITY
Dec 24, 2015
INTRODUCTION Organisation are set to have a personality, a
persona that reflects the inner spirit and heart of the organisation.
The management of Corporate Identity is vital if the image held of the organisation by all stakeholders is to be consistent and accurately represent the personality of the organisation.
The concept of the Corporate Identity can be traced to the earliest firms that use specific mark or logo to differentiate themselves from their competitors and imprint their image in the minds of consumers.
Example: PETRONAS
DEFINITION Corporate Identity was the accepted terminology
in the 1980s and this gave way to Corporate Branding in the 1990s
What is Corporate Identity? Visual manifestation of the company reality as
conveyed through the organisation name, logo, motto, products, services, buildings, stationery, uniform and all other tangible pieces of evidences created by the organisation and communicated to a variety of consistencies.
Finger Lickin’ Good
SHAPING IDENTITY A Vision that Inspires
A common thread that all employees and ideally all other consistencies can relate to.
Encompasses the company’s core values, philosophy, standards and goal.
Example: Air Asia- Now Everyone can fly
Names & Logos Help illustrate the conscious actions organisations
make to shape the identity and differentiate themselves in the marketplace.
The visual nature of logos allow them to communicate even more about a company than its name.
IDENTITY MANAGEMENTSTEP 1: CONDUCT AN IDENTITY AUDIT
STEP 2: SET IDENTITY OBJECTIVES
Access the current reality
Clear goals is essential to the identity process
STEP 3: DEVELOP DESIGNS AND NAMES
STEP 4: DEVELOP PROTOTYPE
STEP 5: LAUNCH & COMMUNICATE
To reflect what the consistency were already calling it that would give a distinct identity
Develop models using the new symbol or name
Formal introduction of the company new identity
STEP 6: IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAMME
A communication process involving interpersonal savvy and coordinated approach
DIMENSIONS OF CORPORATE IMAGE
Exchange of attitudes and perceptions within stakeholders of the organization itself.
An organization’s consideration on who they are and what they would like to be , then project identity cues to stake-holders.
Strong positive identity can enhance the quality of products and services.
Develop more effective and efficient promotional programmes
Focusing on the organizations distinctiveness and then allow for the ripple wash over the variety of offerings.
ELEMENTS OF CORPORATE IDENTITY CORPORATE PERSONALITY
Core value and belief turn into Corporate Philosophy
Articulate the only One Mission clearly
Characteristic(s)
CORPORATE IDENTITY
Differentiate an Organization
Must have for EVERY organization
Manifesting 3 aspects: *Design*Communication*Behavior
Corporate Identity is manifested in 3 ways:
•Corporate design (logos, uniforms, corporate colours etc.)•Corporate communication (advertising, public relations, information, etc.)•Corporate behaviour (internal values, norms, etc.)
II]CORPORATE COMMUNICATION
More than a name;a meaning
Color ; a sense of exclusivity for advertising, campaign
CORPORATE COMMUNICATION
o Issued by a corporate / organization / body / institute to all its public.
o An organization needs convey the same message to all of its stakeholders in order to transmit coherence, credibility and ethic.
o Build its message, combining its vision, mission and values.
Strategically communicate to their audiences through public relations and advertising.
Simply a part of the process that translates corporate identity into corporate image
Employees are probably the most important medium of communication between the organisation and the public.
Required changes should attempt to adapt employee perceptions first and then their attitudes and behavior.
Address all matters of structure and internal communications and the conflicting needs of different stakeholders.
WHAT CORPORATE COMMUNICATION ENCODES AND PROMOTES?
Strong corporate cultureCoherent corporate identityReasonable corporate philosophyGenuine sense of corporate
citizenshipAn appropriate and professional
relationship with the press, including quick, responsible ways of communicating in a crisis
CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS
Is all about Managing Perceptions and Ensuring:
Effective and timely dissemination of information
Positive corporate image
Smooth and affirmative relationship with all stakeholders
THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF CORPORATE COMMUNICATION
To project the profile of the "company behind the brand" (corporate branding)
To indicate who should perform which tasks in the field of communication;
To formulate and execute effective procedures in order to facilitate decision making about matters concerning communication
To mobilize internal and external support behind corporate objectives.
To co ordinate with international business firms
III] BEHAVIORInteraction
Tone of voice
Action and response
Brand responsibility
Project identity to external stakeholders
CORPORATE IMAGEPerception of multiple audience
Image is a perception of the organization by public (Bernstein,1984)
Multiple images
Halo effect
CORPORATE REPUTATION4 Elements for building a favorable
reputation :
CredibilityTrustworthinessReliabilityResponsibility
CONCLUSION
Corporate identity is not a special
minor tool;It’s a central component to the strategic management process
Ex: Apple
Apple video : vision: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8toYiGU0sMk
product: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ox3hfx2SqAE
people/culture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ffb9MNgGmsw