Brand & messaging

Brand positioning test template

Identify a positioning direction that feels relevant and distinct. Start with a comparison brief, follow-up questions, and rating scales.

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What you want to learn

Identify a positioning direction that feels relevant and distinct.

Target audience

[Buyers who consider products in your category]

Inside the template

Your starting brief

Compare positioning statements for [your brand]. Show the same product facts and vary the audience promise or reason to choose the brand. Use a neutral text layout.

Add your product details and review the concepts before launching the study.

Comparison and follow-up questions

  1. Which statement gives this brand a clearer role in your life, and why?
  2. Who do you think this brand is for?
  3. How does it differ from alternatives you know?
  4. Which part needs evidence or explanation?

Rating scales

Five points, from “Not at all” to “Extremely”. Review the wording for your study.

  • Audience fit
  • Perceived distinctiveness
  • Credibility

How to use this starter

When should I use this concept test?
Use this when you need to identify a positioning direction that feels relevant and distinct.
What should I customize before starting?
Show the same product facts and vary the audience promise or reason to choose the brand. Use a neutral text layout. Recruit buyers who consider products in your category.
How should I use the feedback?
Read the explanations alongside preference to understand meaning and brand fit. Audience reactions do not establish name or trademark availability.
What opens when I use this template?
An editable concept-test draft with the brief, comparison prompt, follow-up questions, and five-point rating scales shown here. Replace the placeholders and review the settings before generating concepts or collecting responses.

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