Brand Launch Countdown Checklist

What's included

T-30 Days Checklist
- Internal preparation
- Asset finalization
- Technical readiness
- Communication preparation
T-14 Days Checklist
- Final reviews and approvals
- Stakeholder briefings
- Contingency planning
- Final testing
T-7 Days Checklist
- Final asset distribution
- Technical staging
- Team alignment
- Crisis preparation
Launch Day Checklist
- Hour-by-hour execution plan
- Go/no-go criteria
- Monitoring setup
- Communication triggers
Post-Launch Checklist
- Day 1-7 activities
- Week 1-4 activities
- 30-day review
- 90-day assessment

Best used when

Brand or rebrand launches
Major brand refresh
Product brand launches
International brand expansion
Post-acquisition brand launch

Why this is Gold

Brand launches have a thousand details and zero margin for error. This checklist is battle-tested and catches the things that typically get missed.

The template

Overview

T-30 DAYS

Internal Preparation

Leadership alignment confirmed
Internal launch date communicated
FAQ document created for employees
Training materials prepared
Change management plan activated

Asset Finalization

Logo files finalized (all formats)
Color specifications documented
Typography files distributed
Brand guidelines document complete
Template files created

Technical Readiness

Website redesign in staging
Email templates updated
Social profiles prepared (not live)
App/product updates in development
CRM/tools updated with new assets

Communication Preparation

Press release drafted
Customer notification drafted
Partner notification drafted
Social media posts drafted
Internal announcement drafted

T-14 DAYS

Final Reviews

Website staging approved by leadership
All assets reviewed for consistency
Legal sign-off obtained
Budget confirmed for launch activities
Risk assessment completed

Stakeholder Briefings

Board notified
Key customers pre-notified
Key partners pre-notified
Investor notification prepared
Media contacts identified

Contingency Planning

Rollback plan documented
Crisis response team identified
Holding statements prepared
Escalation path defined

Final Testing

Website tested (all browsers, devices)
Email templates tested
Social posts reviewed
Links verified
Forms tested

T-7 DAYS

Asset Distribution

All departments have final assets
External partners have assets
Agencies briefed with new materials
Print materials ordered/delivered

Technical Staging

Website deployment scheduled
DNS changes prepared
Email system updated
Social profiles ready to switch

Team Alignment

All-hands briefing completed
Sales team trained
Customer success team trained
Support team trained
Response scripts distributed

Final Checks

Go/no-go criteria reviewed
Launch day schedule confirmed
On-call team identified
Monitoring dashboard ready

T-1 DAY

Pre-Launch

Final website check in staging
Social posts scheduled
Email blasts scheduled
Press release ready to send
Team on standby confirmed
Monitoring tools active
Celebration planned

LAUNCH DAY (T-0)

Time	Action	Owner	Status
6:00 AM	Begin website deployment
7:00 AM	Update social media profiles
7:30 AM	Update LinkedIn company page
8:00 AM	Push email signature updates
8:30 AM	Final website QA
9:00 AM	Internal announcement (all-hands)
9:30 AM	Customer email notification
10:00 AM	Press release distribution
10:30 AM	Social media announcement
11:00 AM	Monitor & respond
12:00 PM	Partner notifications
2:00 PM	Status check
4:00 PM	Day 1 metrics review
6:00 PM	Day 1 wrap-up meeting

Launch Day Contacts

Role	Name	Phone	Status
Launch Lead
Technical Lead
Comms Lead
Executive Sponsor

POST-LAUNCH: WEEK 1

Week 4: 30-Day Review

Metric	Target	Actual	Status
Website traffic
Social engagement
Press mentions
Customer sentiment
Employee adoption

90-DAY ASSESSMENT

Review Areas

Brand consistency audit
Employee alignment survey
Customer perception check
Competitive positioning review
Guidelines effectiveness review

Adjustments Needed

Area	Issue	Action	Owner

Quick Reference: Which Resource for Which Challenge

Challenge	Recommended Resources
"We don't have clear positioning"	#1, #6
"We're losing to competitors"	#2, #11
"Our messaging is inconsistent"	#4, #5, #23
"We're planning a rebrand"	#7, #8, #9, #25
"We need to differentiate more"	#12, #13, #14
"We're launching a new product"	#3, #18, #24
"Our brand health is declining"	#10, #16
"We're hiring an agency"	#9, #15
"There's a brand crisis"	#20
"We need to attract talent"	#21, #22

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Brand Launch Countdown Checklist?

A comprehensive checklist for launching a new brand or rebrand. Ensures nothing gets missed in the chaos of launch day and the weeks surrounding it.

Who is the Brand Launch Countdown Checklist for?

It is built for CMOs and their teams working on Brand & Positioning. The AI coach adapts it to your company, stage, and goals.

What's included in the Brand Launch Countdown Checklist?

5 working sections: Overview; Day 1-2; Day 3-5; Day 6-7; Week 4: 30-Day Review.

How long does the Brand Launch Countdown Checklist take to use?

It saves roughly 40+ 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 Launch Countdown Checklist 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 Launch Countdown Checklist?

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.