When leaders don’t champion brand identity, it lacks direction and falls off the priority list. Teams then focus on urgent tactical tasks instead of foundational brand work.
Many view brand identity purely as visual design—logo, colors, and fonts—and overlook its strategic role in shaping perception and differentiation. When it’s framed as “making things look pretty,” it’s easy to postpone for more functional deliverables.
Organizations fixated on quarterly targets often bypass brand identity since its benefits accumulate over years, not quarters. They opt for initiatives with immediate ROI rather than investment in enduring brand equity.