Purpose-based brand definition & strategy

Jeff Nelder, Chief Purpose Officer at Employer Funded Financial Aid Inc., delves into the significance of purpose-based brand strategy. He explores the essence of aligning a company's mission with its purpose, emphasizing how intentionality and authenticity can forge trust and drive brand success. Jeff provides insights on how stakeholders can benefit from a clearly defined purpose and mission, offering examples and strategies for marketers to articulate and promote their brand’s purpose effectively. This discussion encourages a shift in focus from mere profit generation to delivering consistent value, ultimately building a trusted and purpose-driven brand.
About the speaker

Jeff Nelder

Employer-Funded Financial Aid Inc.

 - Employer-Funded Financial Aid Inc.

  • Part 1 Purpose-based brand definition & strategy

Episode Chapters

  • 04:46
    Elevator Pitch
    Purpose and approach explanation Discussing EFFA's mission to reduce turnover and risk in collegiate talent acquisition through milestone-based scholarships, emphasizing a brand strategy centered around purpose.
  • 08:04
    Shoutouts & Callouts
    Student debt issue Highlighting the alarming rise of U.S. student debt and positioning EFFA's mission to reduce it as a vital initiative benefiting both students and employers.
  • 28:05
    Game Plan
    Personal and company purpose alignment Exploring how to ensure alignment between personal and company purposes, emphasizing defining company objectives first and ensuring personal goals support them.
  • 29:09
    Tagline Talk
    Crafting a brand promise Delving into the importance of developing a simple and effective tagline that encapsulates a company's promise, using BMW as an example.
  • 33:07
    Double Down or Diversify
    Integrating purpose in marketing Emphasizing the significance of doubling down on integrating a company's purpose into marketing efforts rather than focusing solely on product features and attributes.
  • Part 1 Purpose-based brand definition & strategy
About the speaker

Jeff Nelder

Employer-Funded Financial Aid Inc.

 - Employer-Funded Financial Aid Inc.

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    Part 1Purpose-based brand definition & strategy

    Jeff Nelder, Chief Purpose Officer at Employer Funded Financial Aid Inc., delves into the significance of purpose-based brand strategy. He explores the essence of aligning a company's mission with its purpose, emphasizing how intentionality and authenticity can forge trust and drive brand success. Jeff provides insights on how stakeholders can benefit from a clearly defined purpose and mission, offering examples and strategies for marketers to articulate and promote their brand’s purpose effectively. This discussion encourages a shift in focus from mere profit generation to delivering consistent value, ultimately building a trusted and purpose-driven brand.