If you have a clinic or practice, you need to know that Branding is not the same as having a logo and a visual identity

Branding x Brand x Logo x Visual ID - What's the difference? Understanding these concepts can make your office or clinic change its level, as they may seem like the same thing, but they are not and each one influences the strategy in a different way so that your clinic is the most recognized and valued on the market.

MEDICAL BRANDING

PITO team

12/12/20233 min read

The most frequent doubts that appear here from new clients always have something to do with confusion in understanding the technical meaning of: Logo x Brand x Branding. These terms, often used interchangeably, carry significant nuances that can directly impact the perception and valuation of your clinic in the market. And understanding these differences is an ESSENTIAL step for you to start thinking more about your office or clinic as a professionalized and profitable BUSINESS.

What is Branding?

Branding goes far beyond the creation of visual elements. It encompasses the strategic management of the brand, including values, purposes, positioning and the experience that the clinic provides. It is the way your clinic is perceived, remembered and differentiated by the audience. And branding work and actions are always aimed at transforming the BRAND in such a way that its patients see it the way we would like. It involves everything from the service and the way you communicate with your patient to the way they see and react to a post on Instagram, for example.

Brand and its Importance:

The Brand is the essence of your clinic. It represents the reputation, trust and emotional associations that patients have with your establishment. Building a strong brand involves consistently communicating the values and benefits that your clinic offers, and we do this with Branding strategies!

Logo - The Visual Face:

The Logo, often confused with the brand, is a crucial visual element. It is the graphic symbol that represents your clinic. A well-designed Logo is instantly recognized, conveying professionalism and establishing a visual connection with patients. It does bring an essence, a history and refers to symbols and sensations that we also thought about when we started branding, but it is basically a graphic demonstration of something that will represent what you do.

Visual Identity - Aesthetic Coherence:

Visual Identity is the set of graphic elements that make up the clinic’s visual communication. It goes beyond the Logo and includes a consistent color palette, typography and visual elements. A cohesive visual identity strengthens brand recognition and conveys a professional and professional image!

The Importance of Differentiation:

While Logo and Visual Identity are tangible, Branding focuses on perceptions and experiences. It is strategic differentiation that sets your clinic apart from the competition, building a unique identity that resonates with your target audience.

Conclusion:

In short, having a clinic recognized and valued in the market goes beyond simply having a beautiful logo. It's a matter of strategy, brand management and building consistent experiences. By understanding and correctly applying the concepts of Branding, Brand, Logo and Visual Identity, your clinic will be on the path to standing out and thriving in the competitive healthcare landscape.

Delving deeper into these elements is an investment in the long-term success of your practice. If you need specialized assistance in this process, we are here to help. Contact us for personalized branding consultancy for your clinic.

And if you want to start before even talking to us, to arrive with ideas organized here, download our material for those who are recalculating their route, changing the positioning of their brand or even starting something new. Access the link below and download this free material (IN PORTUGUESE) with a manual on how to get started with the essential steps:

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Our agency aims to bring transformations and results with creativity. We get tired of seeing more of the same out there and with more than 10 years of experience and experience in 3 different sectors in brand management and strategy, PITO specializes in analyzing each case to bring the best solution to doctors and clinics who want to have results but without looking like everyone else out there.

How do you want to be different for your patients, and even charge more, if you do the same as everyone else?

Jaqueline Pivato

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