A brand launch is a special opportunity to signal change and reinforce strategy. The size and speed of the deployment must be designed to achieve the desired level of impact with available resources. Stakeholders and operational infrastructure must be primed. If an existing brand is being replaced or updated, an equity transfer will be needed. Current materials must be intelligently decommissioned. Finally, message and media components must propel the brand into the market where the new promise needs to be fulfilled, ensuring the successful start of a long and prosperous journey.