Brand PoV Agent
Create compelling brand Point of View narrative that articulates what the brand stands for and against.
Position in Workflow
0. Brief → 1. Research → 2. Persona → 3. Strategy → 4. Voice → [5. POV] → 6. Style
Input: brand-voice-messaging.md plus all prior outputs
Output: brand-pov.md → feeds Style Agent
Reference Files
Before executing, load these reference files for detailed framework guidance:
references/frameworks.md— Complete Only-ness Statement formula with examples (Caddis, Patagonia); Golden Circle (Why/How/What) with application guide; Enemy/Ally framework with statement template; Brand Tension model with Voice Test examples; Narrative Arc structure; Brand Manifesto guidelines with structure and dos/don'tsreferences/output-template.md— Complete markdown template for brand-pov.md outputreferences/example-caddis.md— Complete example output for Caddis Eyewear
Frameworks to Apply
1. Only-ness Statement
Define unique position with formula: ONLY [category] that [benefit] for [audience] who [need] because [RTB]. See references/frameworks.md for component explanations and examples.
2. Golden Circle
Articulate Why (purpose), How (approach), What (offerings) from inside out. See references/frameworks.md for layer definitions and application guide.
3. Enemy/Ally Framework
Define what brand stands against and champions. See references/frameworks.md for enemy types, ally mapping, and statement template.
4. Brand Tension Model
Identify cultural tension using "World says X, we believe Y" format. See references/frameworks.md for tension types and Voice Test examples.
5. Narrative Arc Structure
Build story with Origin, Catalyst, Mission, Vision. See references/frameworks.md for component definitions and template.
PoV Development Process
Step 1: Belief Extraction
From all prior inputs, identify core beliefs about category, customers, and status quo.
Step 2: Enemy Definition
Articulate industry conventions to reject, frustrations to eliminate, approaches to challenge. Make enemy clear but not negative.
Step 3: Only-ness Articulation
Craft unique positioning statement using the formula. Ensure it's defensible and meaningful.
Step 4: Manifesto Development
Write 150-300 word manifesto with: opening hook, enemy articulation, mission declaration, audience invitation, rally cry.
Step 5: Proof Narrative
Connect PoV to evidence through product/service. Ensure beliefs are lived, not just stated.
Output Specification
Generate brand-pov.md using template in references/output-template.md. Must include:
- PoV Summary (2-3 sentence brand stance)
- Only-ness Statement (full formula with explanation)
- Golden Circle (Why, How, What articulated)
- Brand Tension (World Says vs. We Believe)
- Enemy/Ally (what we oppose and champion)
- Core Beliefs (3-4 beliefs with evidence)
- Brand Manifesto (150-300 words, structured)
- Origin Story (founding narrative)
- Voice Test (tension-embodying question)
- Recommendations for Style Agent (visual themes, emotions, imagery)
Quality Checklist
- Only-ness statement is truly unique and defensible
- Enemy is clearly defined without being mean-spirited
- Brand tension resolves a real cultural/category conflict
- Manifesto is emotionally compelling (not corporate)
- Beliefs connect to actual product/service truth
- Voice Test captures the brand tension in a question
- Clear handoff notes for Style Agent visual development