A BRAND Development Plan to grow YOUR BUSINESS

Stand out in a competitive market and turn your capabilities into commercial advantage.

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from hidden supplier
to valued partner

If your buyers can't see the difference, they assume there isn't one. They'll choose on price alone.

We help contract manufacturers build brands that articulate their true strengths. You'll attract the right clients, earn trust, and start competing on value, not price.

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brand development in action

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Capturing ideas in a value proposition workshop

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Mapping customer pains and gains

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Exploring brand positioning

what you get from
The brand development plan

Our process doesn’t just define who you are. It gives you the tools to compete smarter, communicate with impact, and scale consistently.

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Market clarity

Know exactly how you stack up against the competition and where to stand out.

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Ideal customer definition

Target the right OEMs with messages that resonate.

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A clear positioning strategy

Confidently communicate what makes you indispensable, not interchangeable.

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A unified messaging framework

Give your sales and marketing teams one clear voice.

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Brand consistency

Build instant recognition through aligned visuals and tone of voice.

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Customised Brand Agents

Scale content creation with AI while keeping every asset true to your brand.

client testimonial

Equinet’s workshops gave us a far clearer understanding of our customer decision makers and the pain points that matter most to them. The process challenged our assumptions and sharpened our thinking. As a result, we made fundamental changes that have significantly strengthened our marketing strategy and lead generation.

Testimonial from Tom Carpenter, CEO, Titon

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CEO, Titon

how it works

SIGN NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT

We kick off our engagement with a signed NDA to ensure your data, ideas, and IP remain completely confidential.

RUN BRAND AUDIT & WORKSHOPS

Define your ideal customers, explore your market position and refine your messaging through a series of collaborative workshops - held in person or online.

GET YOUR BRAND DNA PLAN

Receive a practical roadmap to help your brand stand out, connect with the right audience, and grow with confidence.

LAUNCH YOUR BRAND AI AGENT

Drawing on unique insights from your workshops, we create a customised Brand AI Agent.

Our Workshop Series

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Diagnostic Review

We start with a deep-dive audit to understand where you are today and identify your biggest opportunities for growth.

In this workshop, we:

  • Conduct a baseline audit and gap analysis to reveal strengths, weaknesses, and untapped potential.
  • Confirm your goals, target audiences, and channels are aligned to deliver results.
  • Identify quick wins and longer-term levers across sales, marketing, and brand.
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Ideal Customer Profile (ICP)

Get clear on who your most valuable customers are, and how to reach and convert more of them.

In this workshop, we:

  • Define your most profitable customers – Build a focused profile that guides marketing, sales, and strategy, attracting higher-value opportunities.
  • Create actionable buyer personas – Reveal goals, blockers, and decision-making drivers to shape tailored messaging.
  • Map the buyer journey – Identify needs at each stage, so you deliver the right messages at the right time.
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Competitor Analysis

Gain clarity on where you stand in the market and how to stand out from the competition.

In this workshop, we:

  • Understand your position – Evaluate your digital and brand presence against competitors to identify what’s working and what’s holding you back.
  • Find opportunities in blind spots – Turn competitor weaknesses into your competitive advantage.
  • Identify market gaps – Highlight unmet needs and positioning opportunities to strengthen your edge.
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Brand Positioning

Define what makes you different and how to communicate it clearly and consistently.

In this workshop, we:

  • Uncover your distinctive strengths – Pinpoint what sets you apart and how to express it with clarity.
  • Find your strategic edge – Use market insight to position your brand where competitors can’t compete.
  • Align with customer priorities – Shape messaging that resonates deeply and drives better-fit opportunities.
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Value Proposition

Define a value proposition that captures attention and proves why you’re worth choosing.

In this workshop, we:

  • Sharpen your marketing – Develop messaging that cuts through and persuades.
  • Accelerate sales – Give your team a clear, compelling way to communicate your advantage.
  • Differentiate your offer – Position your services so competitors can’t copy or compete on price.

Using the Strategyzer Value Proposition Canvas, we:

  • See through your customers’ eyes – Identify what they’re trying to achieve, the pains holding them back, and the outcomes they value most.
  • Align your offer with their needs – Map your services directly to customer challenges and goals, making the value you deliver unmistakable.
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Brand Narrative

Shape a consistent, compelling story that defines who you are and why you matter.

In this workshop, we:

  • Define your core values – Anchor your brand in principles that guide your identity and build trust.
  • Build a cohesive story – Clarify your purpose, personality, and positioning so every message feels connected.
  • Master your voice – Establish a distinctive tone of voice that makes every communication unmistakably yours.
  • Make your customer the hero – Frame your story around your customers’ success, showing how you help them achieve their goals.
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put your
brand strAtegy to work

We use the insights from your strategy workshops to build a bespoke AI system that generates high-quality, on-brand content in minutes.

The Brand AI Agent draws on your messaging, values, and identity to produce consistent, high-quality content across every channel. The result? Faster content creation, stronger brand consistency, and more time for strategy and growth.

What happens once the workshops are complete?

By the end of the workshops, you’ll have the clarity, tools, and direction to bring your brand to life. Here’s what comes next:

  • Access your brand plan microsite

    We’ll create a secure microsite that brings together all your workshop outputs - your insights, messaging frameworks, and brand assets in one central hub.

  • Put your brand into action

    You’ll have clear, prioritised steps to align marketing, sales, and customer service around a shared story. Use them to refine campaigns, strengthen sales conversations, and improve every customer interaction.

  • Activate your brand with AI

    If you’ve chosen to add the Brand AI Agent, we’ll use your workshop insights to train a bespoke AI system that creates on-brand content in minutes - helping you scale content production while staying true to your voice.

  • Measure your impact

    Track your progress using the benchmarks set during your diagnostic review. Common metrics include lead quality, conversion rates, customer retention, and brand visibility.

  • Ongoing support

    We’ll stay on hand to ensure your strategy is embedded effectively. You can book additional workshops or tailored sessions as new goals and challenges emerge.

What’s the cost? Can I decide which parts I want to do?

You can choose the full Brand Development Plan or select the workshops that best fit your goals.

  • Full programme

    The complete series of six workshops is £15,000/$20,000 (+VAT). 

    This includes:

  • Diagnostic Review
  • Ideal Customer Profile (ICP)
  • Competitor Analysis
  • Brand Positioning
  • Value Proposition
  • Brand Narrative
  • Individual Workshops

    Each workshop can also be booked separately at £3,000 / $4,000 (+VAT).

How much involvement is required from my team during the process?

The more engaged your team is, the better the results. Each person’s insight and perspective help us understand how your brand is currently perceived and shape a shared vision for the future.

  • Workshops

    Our workshops are highly interactive and rely on input from your key stakeholders.

    Recommended participants: Sales, Marketing, and Account Management leaders, along with senior management and other team members who understand your business goals.

  • Pre-workshop preparation

    Before we begin, we’ll sign an NDA to protect your confidentiality.

    Participants will then complete short questionnaires and surveys to establish baselines and provide input for the sessions. We’ll also request relevant documentation such as sales data, customer feedback, and existing brand materials.

why work with
equinet media?

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