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    Aaker Brand Identity Model

    Brand as Product, Organization, Person and Symbol — core vs extended identity.

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    Brand Purpose
    The reason the brand exists beyond profit — the change it wants to see.
    Vision & Direction
    The 5–10 year aspirational state the brand is building toward, plus the strategic direction that gets there.
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    What the company does day to day to move toward the vision.
    Values
    The guiding principles that shape behavior and hiring — non-negotiables, not slogans.