The Multiplier Effect
Brand & Performance advertising work better together
It's not
brand + performance
It's..
brand X performance
STRONGER BRANDS DRIVE STRONGER PERFORMANCE
This is a fundamental finding: strengthening brand equity leads to better ability to convert through performance advertising.
The Multiplier Effect model
◄ Potential buyers ►
Out of market
MESSY
MIDDLE
In market
Brand/equity-led
Performance
Sales
Profit
Brand-building communications build associations & relevance with category buyers
Brand work drives sales direct
As consumers near or enter the market, they display intent signals
Stronger brand equity directly affects performance metrics
As brand equity strengthens, pricing power increases