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Therebrand process also involves a large number of people and requires input from many different parts of your organization.  \nWe’ve created this rebranding guide to help when considering the challenge of starting a rebrand. It discusses the reasons for rebranding, the different types of rebranding, and the elements that must be considered when rebranding, before presenting a checklist of the steps to follow in the rebranding process .  \nAlthough the rebranding process will look different for every company and there is no rebranding structure which fits everyone, following these main points as you go will ensure your re brand is happening for the right reasons with the relevant stakeholders involved, and all the new brand elements will be successfully implemented and utilized.  \n03  \nA step-by-step check list fo r a smooth brand transition  \nIntroduction  \nThe importance of branding  \nBranding is a key tool which organizations use to tell their story and reflect it across every part of their visual identity.  \nBefore beginning the rebranding process, it’s important to understand why branding is important for an organization. Knowing the role which branding plays and the benefit a strong brand provides aids the understanding of why rebranding is important.  \nThe brand is the experience and environment created around the product or service that your organization offers – it’s how this is marketed, how it appears visually, and the surrounding experience which is offered to the customer throughout their journey. 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