Brand Strategy & Architecture

Brand Architecture Audits: Key Steps

Map what you own before you decide what to keep. This quiz walks through an architecture audit from inventory to migration planning.

The first step in an architecture audit is a complete ______ of all brands, sub-brands, products, and marks in market.

M&A screening

pricing optimization

creative refresh

inventory

You can’t reshape what you haven’t mapped. A thorough brand inventory surfaces duplication, conflicts, and opportunities.

During an audit, mapping customer journeys helps reveal where portfolio roles overlap or ______.

retire trademarks automatically

conflict

fix supply chains

set wholesale prices

Journey maps show when multiple brands claim the same job. Overlap or conflict signals the need for clearer roles or consolidation.

Decision criteria for keep, merge, or retire should align to business strategy and evidence like demand, margins, and ______.

employee headcount

supplier lead times

office lease terms

brand equity scores

Portfolio moves should be evidence‑based. Equity strength plus economics and strategy provide a defensible basis for decisions.

A governance outcome of an audit is a clear rulebook for naming, descriptors, and ______ across the portfolio.

holiday calendars

visual endorsement

office dress code

expense policy

Codified rules prevent drift after the audit. Visual endorsement choices keep relationships legible to customers.

Architecture audits often uncover internal cost savings by reducing ______ and consolidating toolkits.

R&D tax credits

board seats

debt covenants

duplicate brand assets

Streamlining assets and guidelines lowers production and management costs. Fewer, better toolkits improve consistency.

One migration tactic after an audit is a phased change that begins with endorsed lockups before a possible shift to a ______.

branded house

private label arrangement only

cooperative

nonprofit

Phasing maintains continuity while you build equity in the masterbrand. Endorsement acts as a bridge to a unified system.

Legal due diligence in an audit checks ownership, conflicts, and geographic coverage of names and ______.

trademarks

media invoices

job titles

warehouse leases

Architecture choices must be protectable. Trademark clarity avoids costly rework and market delays.

To keep the portfolio customer‑centric, roles like masterbrand, endorsed brand, sub‑brand, and descriptor should be defined by the ______ they play.

job

font license

legacy org chart

historical budget

Role clarity is about the job each brand does for the customer. That lens guides which brands you really need.

Measurement plans post‑audit should track confusion reduction, brand preference, and ______ efficiency.

IT help desk

media

rent

office snacks

Cleaner architecture boosts the clarity of communications. Improved media efficiency is a common downstream win.

A frequent audit recommendation is to simplify descriptors and move functional labels (e.g., ‘Pro’, ‘Lite’) to a consistent ______ system.

vendor payment

naming

cloud tenancy

HR leveling

Consistent naming builds comprehension across the lineup. Reducing one‑off descriptors prevents customer confusion.
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Starter

You covered the audit basics—review mapping and governance.

Solid

Strong grasp—clarify roles and set migration criteria.

Expert!

Excellent—your audit plans connect evidence to decisions.

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