The neon branding craze is a perfect example of how interesting it can be to monitor the cyclical nature of marketing. Taking the colorful neon hues of the signage of yesteryear and transplanting it on common brands has created an eye-catching effect.
When this strategy is employed with the drive for minimalist branding, a vibrant neon hue with a simple background makes packaging literally jump off the shelves. Talk about a win-win for companies looking not only to drive sales, but to also increase brand awareness through expressive packaging.
Neon branding is not only for the Las Vegas strip anymore. It's showing up on everything from car care products to various meat packages at a grocery store. There is a decidedly hip feel to the strategy that is sure to place the brand top-of-mind in the eyes of millennials.
12 Neon Branding Strategies
From Prismic Liquor Branding to Rotating Mannequin Displays:
Paul Maccarone — Mar 13, 2014 — Marketing
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Rotating Mannequin Displays
The Topshop Oxford Square Store Features a Vibrant Wheel Display
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Neon Nationalistic Hotel Branding
The Happy 8's Identity is Vibrantly Bold and Original
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Prismic Liquor Branding
Atlantic Vodka Packaging Alters its Colored Accents Beneath Club Lighting
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Simple Spectral Branding
Remix Packaging Showcases its Contents' Delectable Colors
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Spray Paint Salon Packaging
The Cullen's Drip Branding Celebrates a City Decked in Street Art
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Paisley-Patterned Branding
Tea India Packaging Exudes Exotic Flavor Through Color and Mango Motifs
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Approachable Meat Merchandizing
Southern Pastures Lamb Packaging Has a Pleasant Masking Component
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Electric Arabic Branding
The Packaging for 'Habibis' Represents Its Eclectic Fusion Food
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Decieving Neon Sign Ads
The Victimes & Citoyens Campaign Directs People to the Wrong Place
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Vibrant Car Care Branding
Croftgate Packaging Flaunts a Bright Face Compared to Competing Products
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Ad-Inspired Shower Curtains
The iShower Brings Print Campaigns Into Your Bathroom
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Neon Browser Sign Campaigns
Advertisements for Sulamérica Paradiso Retrofy Browser Logos
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Fashion House Checkered Vinyls
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Crayon-Themed Soda Branding
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Sharpened Brand Identities
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Experiential Convenience Stores
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Event-Inspired Luxury Spirits
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Bold Soda Brand Campaigns
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Modern Backlit Signages
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Game-Honoring Energy Drink Branding
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Kid-Focused Water Brands
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Licensed Flavor Collaborations
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Immersive K-Beauty Pop-Ups
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Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Viral Temporary Renamed Stores
67-Eleven Replaced 7-Eleven Branding at a Stockholm Location
Night QSR Campaigns
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Nostalgic Soda Flavors
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Gamified Condiment Experiences
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Provocative Tequila Campaigns
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Urban Landscape-Inspired Campaigns
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Life Stages-Focused Beauty Brands
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Collectible Fandom Packaging
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IKEA Hides Price Tags to Highlight Material Quality in a New Campaign
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Sensory Retail Experiences
Claire’s Launches ASMR-Inspired Stores for Gen Alpha Shoppers
Industrial-Inspired Brand Events
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Consumer-Focused Packaging Strategies
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Artisanal Lighting Series
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Decluttered Ad Campaigns
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Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns
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Analog-Themed Camera Campaigns
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Heritage Grocery Packaging
Bob’s Red Mill Redesigned Its Packaging for Easier Shelf Navigation
Motorsport-Inspired Vodka Activations
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Minimal Snack Packaging
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Eating Ritual Campaigns
Müller You Know How You Like It Celebrates Unique Snacking Methods
Sensorial Soda Campaigns
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Revamped Beverage Marketing Platforms
Sprite Launches the It’s That Fresh Marketing Platform
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Traveling Fashion Showcases
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Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
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Gamified Scent Marketing Experiences
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Extra-Vibrant Soda Packs
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Candle Jar Redesign Updates
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Functional Health-Focused Packaging Aesthetics
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Clean‑Label Soda Strategies
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Food Packaging Refreshes
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Burger Ad Campaigns
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80s-Inspired Bag Campaigns
BÉIS-ERCISE Spotlights a Bright New Color in BÉIS' Sport Collection
Vibrant Public London Fountains
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Nostalgic Candy Beverages
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Gen Z-Focued Water Bottles
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Curated Discovery Stores
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Recycable Sleeve Labels
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World Cup Hospitality Experiences
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Hometown Athlete Branding
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Eye-Catching Water Sculptures
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Oven Pride Debuted Three Products with Refreshed Branding
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Ingredient-Driven Chip Branding
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Attention Economy Agencies
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Intense Carbonation Campaigns
Three Cents Unveiled Its Intense to the Last Sip Campaign
Ultra-Colorful Kinetic Installations
NEON Debuts the Playful & Eye-Catching Chorus Ventus
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Hellonation Has Debuted Its Edvertising Model
Question-Driven Brand Revisions
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QSR Color-Shift Cups
Mcdonald’s Launches Limited-Edition Color-Changing Cold Cups
Sun-Drenched Furniture Installations
Corona Cero's Sun Tags Help Urban Workers Reenergize Outdoors
Neon-Tinged Dynamic Lifestyle Sneakers
New Balance Plans to Launch a 1906A Neon Pack
Generational Wellness Campaigns
Sports Research Evolved Its Marketing into a Cultural Movement
Cherry-Themed Bar Pop-Ups
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Retail Beverage Experiences
The Paper Store Uses Custom Drink Stations to Boost Engagement
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Pepsi Hosts Community Events to Drive Restaurant Discovery
Sustainable Luxury Packaging
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M Moser’s London Office Uses Behavioral Design and Brand-Focused Interiors
In-Store Ad Networks
ISM Powers Programmatic Advertising Across Retail Locations
Elemental Retail Spaces
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Calmly Dimmed Billboard Campaigns
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Bold Neon Fountain Installations
The Fountain by Neon is a Lime-Green Gathering Point in London
Glow-in-the-Dark Prescription Bottles
Glowing Relief Packaging Features Photoluminescent Ink
Nostalgia-Powered Retail
Zellers Revives a Canadian Favorite With New Ontario Stores
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform