Most organizations that need a new brand or website face the same problem: it's unclear what's actually included, what it should cost, or how long it will take. BrandRise™ exists to remove that ambiguity. It's Ascend Consulting's packaged, productized brand-launch system — a defined scope, fixed pricing, and a clear set of deliverables, instead of an open-ended custom engagement.
What BrandRise actually covers
BrandRise covers the full path from brand foundation to a live, working marketing presence: strategy and positioning, visual identity (logo, color, typography), verbal identity (messaging and tone of voice), a professional website, and — depending on tier — go-to-market planning, content, SEO/GEO/AEO optimization, and promotional execution.
It's designed for two kinds of organizations: those building a brand for the first time, and those relaunching one that no longer reflects who they've become.
The five ways to launch
BrandRise comes in five configurations, each built for a different starting point and budget:
- BrandRise Monthly — $250/month, zero upfront cost (2-year minimum). A custom one-page website, branded email, hosting, Google Workspace, basic SEO, and two seasonal refreshes a year. Best for organizations that want to launch immediately without a large initial investment.
- Bronze ($3,500 one-time) — Brand strategy, logo and visual identity, a brand standards guide, and a professional website. The essentials, done right.
- Silver ($7,500 one-time) — Everything in Bronze, plus messaging architecture, go-to-market planning, social media setup, and email marketing.
- Gold ($16,500 one-time, most popular) — Everything in Silver, plus a full digital campaign, lead generation strategy, a content program, and SEO/GEO/AEO optimization.
- Platinum (starting at $33,500 one-time) — Everything in Gold, plus a full promotional campaign, paid media strategy, PR groundwork, advanced analytics, and 60 days of post-launch support.
Choosing the right tier
The honest answer is that it depends on how much of the system you already have. If you have no brand assets at all and want to move fast without a large upfront cost, BrandRise Monthly removes that barrier entirely. If you're starting from zero and want full ownership of a complete brand system in one engagement, Bronze through Platinum scale with how comprehensive you need that system to be — from the essentials (Bronze) to a full go-to-market and promotional launch (Platinum).
Every tier can add the optional Ongoing Care Plan ($100/month, 2-year minimum) to keep the site and brand maintained after launch.
How BrandRise differs from custom consulting
Ascend's standard consulting services (Growth Marketing Strategy, Sales Enablement, and the rest) are custom-scoped to a specific organization's needs. BrandRise is the opposite by design: fixed scope, fixed price, no ambiguity about what's included. It's the right fit for organizations that know they need a complete brand and marketing build or relaunch and want to move forward with a known budget from day one.
Every BrandRise tier starts with a free, no-commitment exploratory call to talk through goals, current brand state, and which tier fits before anything moves forward.