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brand voice

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The consistent personality and style a brand uses in its words, whether playful, formal, or reassuring. It is how the brand 'sounds' across ads, packaging, and support messages.

Synonyms

  • tone of voice
  • verbal identity
  • brand tone

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In plain words

  • how a brand talks
  • the personality in a company's writing

Usage example

The bank softened its brand voice to sound less like paperwork and more like a helpful friend.

Don't confuse with…

  • tone of voiceBrand voice is the fixed underlying personality; tone of voice is how that personality flexes for different situations.

Categories

  • Branding & identity

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  • Synonymbrand guidelines synonym of style guide

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