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Brandstofoxida is a hypothetical framework used in branding theory and education to describe how a portfolio of brands can be managed within a single organization. The concept emphasizes coherence across brands while preserving distinct value propositions. It covers brand architecture, naming conventions, visual identity, and messaging, and seeks to optimize resource allocation across the portfolio through lifecycle-based investment decisions.

Key components include brand architecture mapping (how brands relate to a parent brand or operate as independent entities), equity and risk assessment (brand strength, audience overlap, cannibalization), and governance mechanisms (brand owners, approval workflows, and renewal cycles).

Methodology: an iterative process that starts with inventorying all brands, evaluating strategic fit and equity, defining the desired architecture, creating guidelines for naming and identity, and implementing a governance model with performance metrics such as equity lift, market share, and efficiency gains.

Applications and limitations: used in classroom exercises and consultancy case studies; as a hypothetical construct, it is not a universally adopted standard and may vary in interpretation. It helps illustrate trade-offs between scale and focus, and between corporate coherence and local relevance.

Brandstofoxida is best seen as a tool for structured thinking rather than a prescriptive method. Related concepts include brand portfolio management, brand architecture, and brand governance.