Graphic explaining the perception gap in branding, showing positioning as internal strategy, perception as external audience understanding, and how misalignment reduces visibility and sales while alignment creates momentum. perception vs positioning

Perception vs Positioning: The Gap That’s Costing You Visibility and Sales

Most brands don’t struggle because of poor positioning.
They struggle because there’s a gap between what they intend to communicate and what their audience actually perceives.

This post breaks down perception vs positioning, how the gap costs visibility and sales, and why alignment creates momentum instead of pressure.