Astronaut Almanac
Brand strategy
Vision inspires. It gives people something to believe in, and helps teams, customers, and stakeholders see the long game. It’s not what you do, it’s what you’re building
Mission guides daily decisions and priorities. It helps teams stay aligned, and shows the outside world what you’re actually doing, not just what you believe in.
A clear purpose can rally teams, resonate with customers, and create long-term value. But only if it’s authentic and embedded, not tacked on.
It builds authority, attracts your ideal audience, and earns trust over time. Especially in complex, high-consideration B2B spaces, it’s how you become the guide, not just a vendor.
Strong values shape culture, build customer loyalty, and create alignment internally. But only if they’re real, not just wallpaper.
Tone shapes perception. A clear, consistent voice builds trust, memorability, and emotional resonance.
Without strategy, brand decisions are scattered and reactive. Strategy gives your brand coherence, direction, and staying power.
In crowded markets, customers need a reason to choose you. Differentiation drives preference, loyalty, and pricing power.
Brand positioning is the space you occupy in your customer’s mind; what you’re known for, and why someone would choose you over the competition.
In tight talent markets, a strong employer brand helps you attract and keep the right people and avoid expensive mis-hires.
A clear hierarchy helps customers understand your offer and helps you manage reputation, naming, and messaging more effectively.
This gives freedom to position each brand for different audiences. But it requires more investment and can be harder to manage.
This approach builds cumulative brand equity, simplifies marketing, and makes it easier for customers to trust new offerings.
Stories are more memorable than facts. They help you explain complexity, differentiate your offer, and make your brand stick.
A well-defined personality makes your brand more relatable and memorable. It guides tone of voice, visual style, and customer interactions.
When your brand architecture is clear, customers know what belongs together, what’s part of what, and what they can expect.
Content marketing
It builds authority, attracts your ideal audience, and earns trust over time. Especially in complex, high-consideration B2B spaces, it’s how you become the guide, not just a vendor.
Tone shapes perception. A clear, consistent voice builds trust, memorability, and emotional resonance.
Stories are more memorable than facts. They help you explain complexity, differentiate your offer, and make your brand stick.
Employer branding
Vision inspires. It gives people something to believe in, and helps teams, customers, and stakeholders see the long game. It’s not what you do, it’s what you’re building
Mission guides daily decisions and priorities. It helps teams stay aligned, and shows the outside world what you’re actually doing, not just what you believe in.
A clear purpose can rally teams, resonate with customers, and create long-term value. But only if it’s authentic and embedded, not tacked on.
Strong values shape culture, build customer loyalty, and create alignment internally. But only if they’re real, not just wallpaper.
Great candidates have choices. Recruitment marketing helps you stand out early, long before someone hits ‘Apply’.
Culture affects performance, retention, innovation, and brand perception. Internally and externally, it signals what kind of company you really are.
It shapes how your brand is perceived, even by those you don’t hire. A poor experience can harm your reputation and cost you great people.
In tight talent markets, a strong employer brand helps you attract and keep the right people and avoid expensive mis-hires.
It’s your positioning for the people side of your brand. A clear EVP helps attract, align, and retain the right people.