Great article by Tom Pestridge about the difference of Branding vs Marketing
He says:
Marketing is like asking someone out on a date.
Branding is what gets them to say yes.
It’s the key difference between catching their attention in the moment and earning their loyalty for the long haul.
Marketing grabs initial interest:
→ Striking billboards
→ Eye-catching PPC ads
→ Influencer collaborations
→ Targeted email campaigns
→ SEO-focused blog content
→ Compelling TV commercials
→ Engaging social media posts
But branding is what builds trust and keeps people coming back:
→ Distinctive design and tone
→ The reputation you cultivate
→ A genuine voice and personality
→ Consistent storytelling and values
→ An outstanding customer experience
→ Strong community presence and social proof
→ Deep emotional connections with your audience
Marketing can make you stand out, but it’s your brand that gets people to choose you again and again.
When executed right, they work together like a seamless partnership.
How do you balance marketing and branding?
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6th grade level
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Detected Frameworks
Highlights the confusion between marketing and branding (problem) and explains how each should work together (solution).
Uses two clear bullet lists to enumerate marketing tactics and branding elements.
Compares marketing and branding to dating—marketing asks for the date, branding gets the yes.
Psychological Triggers
Refers to an industry expert to lend credibility.
Mentions community presence and social proof as vital branding elements.
Ends with an open question prompting readers to think about their own balance.
Focuses on building trust and outstanding customer experience to reassure readers.
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Eyes start at the bold top header, move down the first card to read the sentence, then drop vertically to the second card, skim its header, and finish on its sentence—forming a simple Z-shaped downward scan.
