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Brand Audit Scorecard
A comprehensive audit framework for evaluating brand health across all dimensions - from visual identity to messaging consistency to customer perception. Produces a quantified brand health score.
What's included
- Audit Scorecard - Evaluation across 8 dimensions
- Visual identity consistency (20+ checkpoints)
- Messaging consistency (15+ checkpoints)
- Digital presence quality (25+ checkpoints)
- Content quality assessment (15+ checkpoints)
- Customer perception alignment (10+ checkpoints)
- Competitive positioning strength (10+ checkpoints)
- Internal alignment (15+ checkpoints)
- Brand governance effectiveness (10+ checkpoints)
- Scoring Methodology - How to rate each dimension
- Benchmark Data - What "good" looks like
- Priority Matrix - Framework for deciding what to fix first
- Executive Summary Template - How to present audit findings
Best used when
- New CMO onboarding (first 90 days)
- Annual brand health check
- Pre-rebrand assessment
- Board/investor presentations
- Agency briefings
Why this is Gold
This isn't a subjective exercise. The scorecard produces a quantified assessment that can be tracked over time, compared to benchmarks, and used to justify brand investments.
The template
The Template
DIMENSION 1: VISUAL IDENTITY CONSISTENCY (20 points)
| Checkpoint | Score (0-2) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Logo usage is consistent across all touchpoints | ||
| Color palette is applied correctly | ||
| Typography follows guidelines | ||
| Imagery style is consistent | ||
| Icon usage follows system | ||
| Clear space rules are followed | ||
| Logo sizing meets minimums | ||
| No unauthorized logo variations | ||
| Photography style matches guidelines | ||
| Visual hierarchy is consistent | ||
| TOTAL | /20 |
DIMENSION 2: MESSAGING CONSISTENCY (15 points)
| Checkpoint | Score (0-2.5) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Positioning is consistent across channels | ||
| Value propositions align | ||
| Tagline usage is correct | ||
| Tone of voice is consistent | ||
| Key messages are accurate | ||
| Boilerplate is up to date | ||
| TOTAL | /15 |
DIMENSION 3: DIGITAL PRESENCE QUALITY (25 points)
| Checkpoint | Score (0-2) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Website homepage reflects current brand | ||
| All product pages are on-brand | ||
| Blog design follows guidelines | ||
| Email templates are branded | ||
| Social profiles are consistent | ||
| LinkedIn company page is updated | ||
| Twitter/X profile is current | ||
| Paid ad creative follows guidelines | ||
| App/product UI is on-brand | ||
| Customer portal reflects brand | ||
| Help center is branded | ||
| 404 and error pages are on-brand | ||
| TOTAL | /25 |
DIMENSION 4: CONTENT QUALITY (15 points)
| Checkpoint | Score (0-2.5) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Blog content reflects brand voice | ||
| Case studies follow template | ||
| Whitepapers are on-brand | ||
| Video content matches guidelines | ||
| Podcast/audio follows brand | ||
| Social content is on-brand | ||
| TOTAL | /15 |
DIMENSION 5: CUSTOMER PERCEPTION (10 points)
| Checkpoint | Score (0-2) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Customer awareness of brand positioning | ||
| Perception matches intended positioning | ||
| Brand associations are positive | ||
| NPS reflects brand health | ||
| Customer feedback sentiment | ||
| TOTAL | /10 |
DIMENSION 6: COMPETITIVE POSITIONING (10 points)
| Checkpoint | Score (0-2) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Differentiation is clear to customers | ||
| Positioning is distinct from competitors | ||
| Share of voice is adequate | ||
| Win rate reflects positioning strength | ||
| Pricing supports brand positioning | ||
| TOTAL | /10 |
DIMENSION 7: INTERNAL ALIGNMENT (15 points)
| Checkpoint | Score (0-2.5) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Employees can articulate positioning | ||
| Sales team delivers consistent message | ||
| Customer success reflects brand | ||
| Recruiting materials are on-brand | ||
| Internal communications follow brand | ||
| Leadership models brand values | ||
| TOTAL | /15 |
DIMENSION 8: GOVERNANCE EFFECTIVENESS (10 points)
| Checkpoint | Score (0-2) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Brand guidelines are documented | ||
| Guidelines are accessible | ||
| Guidelines are followed | ||
| Update process exists | ||
| Brand champion is identified | ||
| TOTAL | /10 |
BRAND HEALTH SUMMARY
| Dimension | Score | Max | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual Identity | 20 | ||
| Messaging | 15 | ||
| Digital Presence | 25 | ||
| Content Quality | 15 | ||
| Customer Perception | 10 | ||
| Competitive Position | 10 | ||
| Internal Alignment | 15 | ||
| Governance | 10 | ||
| TOTAL | 120 |
Brand Health Grade:
- 96-120 (80%+): A - Excellent brand health
- 72-95 (60-79%): B - Good, with improvement areas
- 48-71 (40-59%): C - Fair, needs attention
- Below 48 (<40%): D - Poor, requires intervention
PRIORITY MATRIX
Based on your audit, prioritize fixes:
| Priority | Dimension | Issue | Impact (1-5) | Effort (1-5) | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | |||||
| 2 | |||||
| 3 | |||||
| 4 | |||||
| 5 |
Focus on: High Impact + Low Effort first
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY TEMPLATE
Brand Audit Results for: [Company Name] Date: [Date] Conducted by: [Name]
Overall Brand Health Score: /120 (%)
Key Findings:
Critical Issues:
Recommended Actions:
Investment Required: $_______________
Timeline for Improvement: _______________
Frequently asked questions
What is the Brand Audit Scorecard?
A comprehensive audit framework for evaluating brand health across all dimensions - from visual identity to messaging consistency to customer perception. Produces a quantified brand health score.
Who is the Brand Audit Scorecard for?
It is built for CMOs and their teams working on Brand & Positioning. The AI coach adapts it to your company, stage, and goals.
How long does the Brand Audit Scorecard take to use?
It saves roughly 25+ hours versus building from scratch. Our AI coach can tailor the checklist to your situation in minutes, then hand you a step-by-step plan.
Is the Brand Audit Scorecard free?
Yes. You can read the full checklist and start getting coached through it for free. Sign in to save your tailored version and track your next steps.
How does the AI coach help with the Brand Audit Scorecard?
The coach teaches you the framework, asks a few questions about your business, tailors the checklist to you, and gives you measurable next steps to execute.