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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Summer Fragrance-Inspired Pop-Ups
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Event-Inspired Luxury Spirits
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Pristine Fast Food Campaigns
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Bold Soda Brand Campaigns
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Vegas Racing Chronographs
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Scent Spritz Billboards
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Game-Honoring Energy Drink Branding
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Modern Backlit Signages
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Ancient Egypt Soda Designs
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Smile-Led Brand Refreshes
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Interactive Advertising Installations
Intimissimi's 'Feel the Billboard' Uses Tactile Advertising
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Viral Temporary Renamed Stores
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Night QSR Campaigns
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Nostalgic Soda Flavors
Diet Coke Brings Back Its Retro Lime Flavor Nationwide
Gamified Condiment Experiences
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Provocative Tequila Campaigns
PATRÓN's ‘Censored Truth’ Sheds Light on Transparency
Urban Landscape-Inspired Campaigns
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Life Stages-Focused Beauty Brands
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Licensed Flavor Collaborations
Conagra Blends Celebrity and Brand Partnerships Into Snacks
Branded Apparel Vodka Campaigns
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Retail Advertising Campaigns
IKEA Hides Price Tags to Highlight Material Quality in a New Campaign
Brighton Retail Launch Ads
IKEA Brighton Uses Seagull Splatter Campaign to Win Local Attention
Upgraded Brand Packaging Schemes
Higgidy Launches a New Brand Look Across Multiple Products
Sensory Retail Experiences
Claire’s Launches ASMR-Inspired Stores for Gen Alpha Shoppers
Clinical K-Beauty Pop-Ups
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Industrial-Inspired Brand Events
Reitmans Reimagined its Distribution Centre for a Curated Event
Consumer-Focused Packaging Strategies
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Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Beer Brand Nature Campaigns
Corona Launched Its Living Is Calling With a Tripadvisor Partnership
Experiential Brand Stores
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Gilded Cleaning Product Branding
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Decluttered Ad Campaigns
IKEA Unpackaged Goods Organizes Branded Products into Storage Containers
Artisanal Lighting Series
The Neotenic Collection Includes Five Handcrafted Lighting Designs
Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns
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Playable Brand Universes
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Analog-Themed Camera Campaigns
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Minimal Snack Packaging
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Eating Ritual Campaigns
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Sensorial Soda Campaigns
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Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
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Revamped Beverage Marketing Platforms
Sprite Launches the It’s That Fresh Marketing Platform
Small Beer Billboards
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Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
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Collectible Fandom Packaging
Spider-Man-Themed Takis Bags Turn Snacks into Fan Collectibles
Gamified Scent Marketing Experiences
Axe's Grab The Sweet Turned a Bus Stop into a Claw Machine
Extra-Vibrant Soda Packs
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Candle Jar Redesign Updates
Yankee Candle Introduces a Modern Candle Design with Nostalgic Details
Functional Health-Focused Packaging Aesthetics
Cleveland Kitchen Upgrades Its Packaging & Identity
Clean‑Label Soda Strategies
Nixie Launches Direct‑Store‑Delivery And Four‑Pack Format
Heritage Grocery Packaging
Bob’s Red Mill Redesigned Its Packaging for Easier Shelf Navigation
Food Packaging Refreshes
Higgidy Gets New Visual Identity on the Idea of Bursting with Abundance
Burger Ad Campaigns
Burger King’s New Campaign Suggests Even Babies Can’t Resist the Whopper
Approachable Modern Cleaning Products
Oven Pride Debuted Three Products with Refreshed Branding
Portable Premium Snacking
Pringles Shrinks Its Iconic Crisps into Portable Lunchbox Snack Packs
RGB-Themed Pop-Up Activations
Hisense Debuted a Pop-Up FIFA Activation at Hudson Yard
80s-Inspired Bag Campaigns
BÉIS-ERCISE Spotlights a Bright New Color in BÉIS' Sport Collection
Vibrant Public London Fountains
Neon Introduces a Sculptural Water Feature in London
Nostalgic Candy Beverages
Candy Can and Bubblicious Launch a Bubble Gum-Flavored Soda
Culture-Driven Product Launches
Church’s Texas Chicken launches Churchie Sauce with a local event
Gen Z-Focued Water Bottles
bubba® Redesigns Its Brand Image and Delivers Colorful Water Bottles
Coordinated Convenience-Focused Promotional Campaigns
7-Eleven Runs Promotions for Two Events
World Cup Hospitality Experiences
Stella Artois Turns Bars into Immersive FIFA Viewing Locations
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Recycable Sleeve Labels
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Polo Shirt Marketing Campaigns
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Rainbow Doodle Wine Labels
Vi Negre's Black Packaging Can Be Scratched and Personalized
Mobile Luxury Boutiques
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Eye-Catching Water Sculptures
NEON Designed the 4.3-Metre-High 'The Fountain' in the UK
Inaugural Vodka Billboard Campaigns
ALB Vodka Introduces Its First Billboard in New York City
Ingredient-Driven Chip Branding
The Refreshed Tostitos Branding Focuses on Nutritional Benefits
Bubble Wrap Billboards
Tombola's Interactive Billboards Engage Passersby with a Sensory Activity
Gamer-Themed Soda Branding
Fanta and Xbox Partnered for Limited-Edition Pack Designs
Athletic Event-Timed Tech Campaigns
TCL Ran a Comprehensive Ad Campaign During the Olympics
Vibrant Cafeteria-Inspired Campaigns
Lunchtime Becomes a Joyous Time in 'The Lunchables Effect'
Sun-Lit Anniversary Campaigns
The Corona 100 Years Campaign Lets Natural Light Capture the Story
Reimagined Creative Campaigns
Marc Jacobs Dropped its '26 Summer Campaign and New Visual Identity
Mystery-Driven Beauty Brands
Enigma Launched with the Philosophy That Beauty Should Be Personal
Elemental Retail Spaces
Goldwin Creates a Multi-Sensory Retail Environment in New York City
Empowering Cosmetic Campaigns
The Revlon Be Unforgettable Campaign Reinterprets a Brand Tagline
Hometown Athlete Branding
Hershey’s Released Limited-Edition Chocolate Bars for Christian Pulisic
Limited-Edition Beer Campaigns
San Miguel launches a Limited-Edition Beer Campaign for Summer
Hip-Hop-Honoring Soda Campaigns
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90s-Era Snack Product Campaigns
The Pringles One You Pop Campaign Revives the Tagline for Gen Z
Paper Food Packaging Campaigns
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Mobile Retail Experiences
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Branded App Takeovers
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Boutique Grocery Designs
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Streamlined Packaging Updates
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Experiential Wine Campaigns
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Destination-Branded Transportation
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Greek-Inspired Bakery Packagings
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Franchise Commerce Marketing
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Sustainable Luxury Packaging
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Sustainability-Focused International Strategies
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Participatory Brand Platforms
Crown Royal Builds a Community-Driven Cultural Platform
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Arena Beauty Activations
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Attention Economy Agencies
VaynerX Launches Tamara Group to Drive Social-First Brand Relevance
Discovery-Driven Beverage Programs
Dog Haus Expands Drinks Into a Menu Exploration Platform
Colorful Sampling Windows
7UP's Pink Refresh Window Brings a Splash of Color to UK Cities
Intense Carbonation Campaigns
Three Cents Unveiled Its Intense to the Last Sip Campaign
Creator-Led Toys
Bonkers Toys Transforms Toys and Colors into a Retail Toy Line
Ultra-Colorful Kinetic Installations
NEON Debuts the Playful & Eye-Catching Chorus Ventus
Seasonal Value Campaigns
Huey Magoo's Combines Value Meals with Collectible Cups
Question-Driven Brand Revisions
NPR Turns its Logo Into Question Words
Nostalgia-Powered Retail
Zellers Revives a Canadian Favorite With New Ontario Stores
Storytelling Workspaces
M Moser’s London Office Uses Behavioral Design and Brand-Focused Interiors
QSR Color-Shift Cups
Mcdonald’s Launches Limited-Edition Color-Changing Cold Cups
Retail Beverage Experiences
The Paper Store Uses Custom Drink Stations to Boost Engagement
Sun-Drenched Furniture Installations
Corona Cero's Sun Tags Help Urban Workers Reenergize Outdoors
Generational Wellness Campaigns
Sports Research Evolved Its Marketing into a Cultural Movement
Logo-Based Health Campaigns
NHS Blood and Transplant Launches Logo Campaign for Blood Donations
Cherry-Themed Bar Pop-Ups
Phlur and Space NK are Treating London to an Experiential Activation
In-Store Retail Media Networks
Raley's Expands Shopper Advertising Through Grocery TV
Local Restaurant Activations
Pepsi Hosts Community Events to Drive Restaurant Discovery
Consumer Brand Launches
Labor Smart Announced Culturally-Driven Product Collaborations
In-Store Ad Networks
ISM Powers Programmatic Advertising Across Retail Locations
Marketing Jargon Games
Marketing Bingo Turns Buzzwords Into A Fun Client Meeting Game
Neighborhood Storytelling Campaigns
Vitaminwater Expands Neighborhue with Community Mural Stories
Data-Led Brand Creation
AS Watson Builds Brands Using Shopper Insights and Loyalty Data
Omnichannel Retail Media Networks
Target's Roundel Expands Advertising Across Streaming and Stores
Superstitious Soccer Campaigns
Sedano's Supermarkets Launched Where Superstitions Are Born
Graffiti-Driven Franchise Interiors
Pablito’s Tacos Unveiled a New Mindful Design Concept
Brandless Packaging Campaigns
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Nostalgic Slap Bracelet Giveaway
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Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Minimalist Beer-Eau Labels
Genys Beershine Design Launched By Bold Brands Agency
Bold Neon Fountain Installations
The Fountain by Neon is a Lime-Green Gathering Point in London
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform