An identity is a businesses visual manifestation of their brand. Corporate visual identity plays a significant role in the way an organization presents itself both internally and externally. A visual identity should always express the values and ambitions of an organization, its business and its characteristics.
A logo, being the most common aspect of a companies brand, is designed craftly and with strict guidelines based on shapes, colors, fonts and most importantly a client's preferences and goals in mind. The logo has to pop and be tops in its competitive market. It's like a name tag, everyone needs one so they dont get lost in the shuffle of businesses life span and stand out above all others.