brand worlds
Brands that build robust Brand Universes are first movers and always have one foot in the now, the other into the future. They welcome both horizontal and vertical expansion and think big. They’ve built the foundations of their brand so strong, know themselves so well, that venturing into uncharted territory isn’t perceived as a risk, but serves as... See more
Christopher Morency • What Even Is a Brand Universe?
Practically speaking, a brand universe strategy allows:
- Flexibility for the Evolving Landscape: The Brand Universe Strategy isn't a rigid script, but a dynamic framework. It allows you to adapt messaging, content, and experiences across different channels and platforms as trends and customer preferences evolve.
- Deeper, imaginative storytelling: Br
Nikita Walia • this is your brand with a universe
Something sinister happened over the past algorithmically driven decade: brands took a sharp turn toward efficiency and benefits mindshare, often focusing on a laundry list of functional and emotional whoop-de-doos.
It’s this paint-inside-the-lines mentality that stokes irrelevancy and meaninglessness. And the whole point of a brand is to create an ... See more
It’s this paint-inside-the-lines mentality that stokes irrelevancy and meaninglessness. And the whole point of a brand is to create an ... See more
From Brand Strategy to Brand Anarchy



We rarely see brands that exist with the fullness of real people. (ZJ)
Merch is always a physical object and a symbol
Ana Andjelic • Everything Is Merch
Brand Universe Strategy (n.): A post-modern brand development approach exceeding the confines of traditional product differentiation. It prioritizes a flexible and cohesive brand experience across all customer touchpoints, cultivating an emotional resonance with the target audience.