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Brand Refresh Brief Form

A brand refresh brief template — scope a lighter-touch update to an existing brand, defining what’s in scope and, crucially, what must stay.

Description

A refresh isn’t a rebrand — the trick is knowing what to modernize and what to leave well alone. This brand refresh brief scopes a lighter-touch update, defining what’s in scope and, crucially, what must stay untouched.

You describe what’s working and what isn’t about the current brand, what’s in scope and what’s off-limits, and where you want the brand to feel like it’s heading. The brief captures brands you admire, how far to push it, the target completion and what’s driving the timing, so the schedule stays realistic.

Use it when a brand still has equity worth keeping but feels dated in places. Send it to the brand owner and brief a refresh that protects what matters. Customize the questions, add your branding, and embed it or share a link in minutes.

Form fields

Everything the Brand Refresh Brief Form above collects — 12 fields across 2 pages, so you can see exactly what it captures before you make it your own.

Brief a Brand Refresh

  • Brand name

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    Short Answer
  • What's working, and what isn't, about the current brand?

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    Long Answer
  • What's in scope?

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    Multi-Select
  • What's off-limits (must stay)?

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    Multi-Select

Direction

  • Where do you want the brand to feel like it's heading?

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    Long Answer
  • Competitors or brands you admire?

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    Long Answer
  • How far should we push it?

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    Dropdown
  • Target completion

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    Date
  • Requested by

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    Short Answer
  • What's driving the timing?

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    Dropdown
  • Any brand tracking or research to inform it?

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    Yes/No
  • Email address

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    Email
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Template FAQs

Common questions about the Brand Refresh Brief Form — what it captures, when to use it, and how to make it your own.

What is a brand refresh?

A brand refresh is a lighter-touch update to an existing brand, modernizing elements while keeping its core recognizable, rather than a full rebrand. A refresh brief defines what is in scope and, crucially, what must stay untouched.

What should a brand refresh brief include?

This brief captures the brand name, what is working and what is not, what is in scope, what is off-limits and must stay, where you want the brand to head, brands you admire, how far to push it, the target completion, and what is driving the timing.

When should you brief a brand refresh instead of a rebrand?

When the brand still has equity worth keeping but feels dated in places. The brief asks what must stay off-limits, which is exactly what separates a refresh from a rebrand, you are evolving the brand, not replacing it.

Who completes a brand refresh brief?

The brand or marketing owner commissioning the work. The form records who requested it and what is driving the timing, so the studio understands both the creative ambition and any deadline the refresh has to hit.

What is the difference between a brand refresh and a rebrand?

A refresh updates and modernises an existing brand while keeping it recognizable. A rebrand rebuilds it, often with a new name, logo or position. This brief is for a refresh, and the form asks what is off-limits precisely to protect the equity you are keeping.

Is this brand refresh brief template free, and can I customize it?

Yes, completely free. Add or remove questions, reorder them and restyle the form to match your brand, then embed it on your site or share it as a link. No coding needed, just a free Fun Forms account to collect responses.