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Brand architecture for multi-company portfolios

How to create a coherent brand system while preserving company-level identity and clarity.

July 20256 min readBrand Office
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Choosing the right architecture

Portfolio operators generally choose between branded house, house of brands, or hybrid models. The right model depends on audience overlap and strategic interdependence.

In most growth portfolios, a hybrid architecture balances speed and identity.

Operationalizing the brand system

Architecture must be translated into practical tools: messaging frameworks, design governance, and escalation paths for cross-brand decisions.

Without these systems, architecture stays theoretical and execution drifts.