Corporate language

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The term corporate language describes the individual and characterizing style and use of language in a company. Thus, the term corporate language is understood to mean the company's linguistic identity. It forms part of a company's self-image, the so-called corporate identity .

background

Used as a marketing tool, language can define and strengthen the personality of brands and companies. The task of corporate language is therefore to translate brand values and corporate philosophies into a unified language. The corporate language complements the function of a corporate design on a verbal level. It underlines the company's linguistic style and culture and communicates the essence of a brand or a company.

Content

The corporate language encompasses the entire linguistic appearance of a company, external and internal. External communication includes, for example, slogans, advertisements, brochures, image films, websites as well as business reports, emails, newsletters, operating instructions, customer letters and the social area Media. In internal communication, the corporate language is used, among other things, in circulars, management information letters, employee magazines or notices. Ideally, the corporate language is implemented in writing and orally.

Principles

For corporate language to be able to build a bridge between companies and consumers, it should be authentic. It is therefore essential that it contributes to the brand values and clarifies them with language.

implementation

The corporate language is expressed in a language concept, the scope and content of which can vary. Mostly, however, it defines which words and formulations are to be used consistently or to be avoided. In addition, it defines the context in which they are used and which stylistic peculiarities must be observed. In addition, it often includes grammar and spelling rules.

literature

  • Corporate code: ways to a clear and distinctive corporate language . Springer Gabler, Wiesbaden 2015, ISBN 3-658-05375-5 .
  • Corporate Wording 3.0: industrialize communication, write structured texts, reuse content; the standard work for 20 years; now with starter kits for practical work . [5th ​​anniversary edition] edition. Frankfurter Allgemeine Buch, Frankfurt am Main 2014, ISBN 3-95601-046-9 .
  • Corporate Language: CL; how language determines the success or failure of brands and companies . 1st edition. Schmidt, Mainz 2006, ISBN 3-87439-669-X .