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FutureBrand

FutureBrand helps the world's leading organizations transform their brands to drive business performance and long-term relevance. They combine strategic rigor with creative excellence to deliver brand systems that work across every touchpoint.

London, United KingdomFounded 1999Parent: McCann (part of Omnicom Group)

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Industry
Brand Strategy & Identity Consulting
Business Model
Agency
Target Market
Enterprise
Employee Count
201-500
Parent Company
McCann (part of Omnicom Group)
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Market Position

A top-tier global brand consultancy within the IPG network, recognized for high-profile corporate and national rebranding projects.

Overview

FutureBrand is a leading global brand consultancy specializing in brand strategy, identity design, and brand management. Founded in 1999, the firm works with some of the world's largest corporations, governments, and organizations to build and transform brands that drive business value. Their work spans brand strategy, naming, visual identity, digital experience, and brand governance, making them a full-service partner for enterprise-level brand transformation initiatives. The company operates globally with offices across major markets including London, New York, Paris, Tokyo, Sydney, and Buenos Aires, among others. FutureBrand is known for landmark projects including rebranding American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and various national identity programs. Their proprietary FutureBrand Index, an annual ranking of the world's most future-proof brands, has become a recognized industry benchmark. FutureBrand operates as part of the Interpublic Group (IPG) network, giving it access to a broad ecosystem of marketing, media, and communications capabilities. While not a traditional AdTech company, FutureBrand plays a significant role in the broader marketing ecosystem by shaping the brand foundations upon which advertising and media strategies are built. Their positioning at the intersection of strategy, design, and experience makes them a critical upstream partner for enterprise marketing and advertising efforts.

Products & Features

Brand Strategy

Comprehensive brand positioning, architecture, and strategy development for corporations and organizations.

Brand Identity Design

Visual identity systems including logo, typography, color, and design language creation.

Brand Naming

Strategic naming services for companies, products, and services.

Digital Brand Experience

Design and strategy for digital touchpoints including websites, apps, and interactive environments.

Brand Governance & Management

Tools, guidelines, and frameworks to ensure consistent brand application across global organizations.

FutureBrand Index

Annual proprietary research ranking the world's most future-proof brands based on perception and performance metrics.

Key Features
Global network of offices across multiple continentsProprietary FutureBrand Index research methodologyEnd-to-end brand transformation capabilityIntegration with IPG's broader marketing ecosystemExperience across corporate, government, and destination brandingMultidisciplinary teams combining strategy, design, and research
Use Cases
Corporate rebranding following mergers or acquisitionsNational and destination brand developmentBrand architecture restructuring for diversified corporationsNew brand creation for product launches or spinoffsBrand refresh to modernize legacy identitiesBrand governance systems for global enterprise rollouts
Customer Segments
Fortune 500 corporationsAirlines and transportation companiesFinancial services institutionsGovernment and public sector organizationsTourism and destination bodiesConsumer goods companiesTechnology companies
Corporate history
  • 1999Founded
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