The brand portfolio audit

The brand portfolio audit provides a model to critically examine the current portfolio and to identify problems and opportunities.

The brand portfolio audit

David Aaker

The brand portfolio audit provides a systematic way to critically examine the current portfolio and to identify problems and opportunities.

BRAND PORTFOLIO INVENTORY

  • Identify the brands in the portfolio or portfolio subset, including sub-brands, endorsed brands, branded differentiators, branded energizers, alliance brands, and corporate brands.

PORTFOLIO OBJECTIVES

  • Is the portfolio delivering synergy, with brands teaming to support and enhance other brands?

Are brands consistent across product-market contexts? Are future strategic brands and brands with clear roles given adequate resources to fulfil their assigned roles?

  • Are all brands fully leveraged? Could they be extended horizontally...

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