Rebellious Branding

Brands are taking risks by redefining their legacy with unexpected features

Implications - Seeking to keep their consumers on their toes, brands are taking bigger risks in their branding and marketing strategies to create hype and excitement. From legacy brands changing their iconic names to those doing collaborations with brands outside their industry, these examples speak to the need to not only surprise and delight consumers, but also the need for consistent reinvention among big and small businesses.
Workshop Question - What could you adapt or change to your branding and marketing strategy to get your consumers to see you in a different light? How could you change their perceptions?

Trend Themes

  1. Unexpected Collaborations — Brands are collaborating with companies and industries outside of their typical area of expertise to create unique and exciting products.
  2. Reinvention of Branding — Brands are taking bigger risks in their branding and marketing strategies, from changing iconic names to creating new logo designs, reflecting the need for consistent reinvention among big and small businesses.
  3. Interactive and Playful Advertising — Campaigns that incorporate interactive elements and playful twists on familiar imagery or concepts are gaining popularity as a way to captivate and engage audiences.

Industry Implications

  1. Fashion/apparel — Food and beverage brands are breaking into the lifestyle category by launching streetwear clothing collections, creating unexpected fashion collaborations.
  2. Fast Food/restaurant — Fast food chains are using playful promotions and special events to engage customers and create brand loyalty.
  3. Gaming/entertainment — Brands are partnering with gaming companies to create limited-edition collectibles, such as pinball machines, that combine vintage motifs with modern design.
5.3
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness
Patterns
Megatrends
5 Featured, 45 Examples:
121,639 Total Clicks
Date Range:
Oct 17 — Jun 18
Trending:
Hot
Consumer Insight Topics:

Related Examples

Hawaiian French Toast Meals
Hawaiian French Toast Meals
IHOP's New French Toast is Made with King's Hawaiian Buns
Breakfast Cake Sandwich Menus
Breakfast Cake Sandwich Menus
The IHOP Creations Menu Includes New Ways to Enjoy Classic Foods
International Pancake Menus
International Pancake Menus
IHOP is Celebrating Its 60th Anniversary with International Pancakes
Courier-Inspired Clothes
Courier-Inspired Clothes
Vetements and DHL Teamed Up on Shipping-Themed Summer Apparel
Comedic Camera Candy Dispensers
Comedic Camera Candy Dispensers
#FR2 Created a New Candy Dispensing Disposable Camera
Formal Outfit-Inspired Breakfast Meals
Formal Outfit-Inspired Breakfast Meals
The IHOP Tuxedo Pancakes Have Vanilla and Chocolate Flavors
Simplistic Swag Bags
Simplistic Swag Bags
Mapt Gear is Printing Trade Show Gift Bags Without the Use of Brand Logos
Statement Streetwear Hats
Statement Streetwear Hats
These New Supreme Hats are a Part of Its Spring/Summer Collection
Candy-Infused Smoothies
Candy-Infused Smoothies
The Tropical Smoothie Cafe 'Red Hot Love Smoothie' is Limited-Edition
Fashion-Appropriating Food Creations
Fashion-Appropriating Food Creations
Yujia Hu Combines His Two Passions of Cooking and Fashion
Celebrity Valentine's Day Merch
Celebrity Valentine's Day Merch
Beyonce Created a New Line of Valentine's Day Merch
Anniversary-Celebrating Lipstick Trios
Anniversary-Celebrating Lipstick Trios
Kylie Cosmetics' Posie K Trio Features the Pink-Hued Shade
Chilled Spring-Ready Beverages
Chilled Spring-Ready Beverages
Starbucks Japan Has Released Its Sakura Caramel Milk Beverage
play_circle_filledInstant Noodle Bouquets
Instant Noodle Bouquets
Nissin Created a Unique Food Bouquet for Valentine's Day
Virtual Fashion Influencers
Virtual Fashion Influencers
Miquela Sousa is Instagram's First Virtual Fashion Icon
Valentine's Day-Themed Sneakers
Valentine's Day-Themed Sneakers
Nike Created a New Collection of Valentine's Day Air Jordans
Kissable Heart-Shaped Lipsticks
Kissable Heart-Shaped Lipsticks
Winky Lux's Steal My Heart Lipsticks are Made for Valentine's Day
Romantic Gummy Candies
Romantic Gummy Candies
Trader Joe’s Gummy Xs & Os Put a Sweet Twist on Hugs and Kisses
Natural Vision Smartphone Lenses
Natural Vision Smartphone Lenses
The 'SPLENDOR' Case Captures Wide-Angle Photos with Precision
Fast Food Dating Events
Fast Food Dating Events
Leon is Hosting a Speed Dating Event for Valentine's Day
Denim Streetwear-Branded Sneakers
Denim Streetwear-Branded Sneakers
Vans and Supreme Joined Up on a Pair of Louis Vuitton High-Tops
Reworked Men's Streetwear
Reworked Men's Streetwear
These New Frankie Collective Designs Make Use of Supreme Garments
Red Thigh-High Stiletto Boots
Red Thigh-High Stiletto Boots
The Frankie Collective Reworked Supreme's Thigh-High Boots
Pollution-Revealing Billboards
Pollution-Revealing Billboards
Agency McCann Lima's Billboard Reveals Its Message in Polluted Air
Data-Driven Music Billboards
Data-Driven Music Billboards
Spotify's Outdoor Billboard Ads Call Out Specific User Habits
Festive Snowman Pancakes
Festive Snowman Pancakes
IHOP's 'Fluffy the Snowman Pancakes' Offer a Festive Treat for Kids
Cheesecake-Filled French Toast
Cheesecake-Filled French Toast
IHOP is Now Serving Three Decadent French Toast Holiday Meals
Traffic-Dependent Billboard Ads
Traffic-Dependent Billboard Ads
McDonald's New Billboards Change in Slow-Flowing Traffic
Collaborative Luxury Trunks
Collaborative Luxury Trunks
The SUP X LV 'Malle Courrier 90' Trunk Boasts Both Logos
Altering Billboard Advertisements
Altering Billboard Advertisements
Audi's New Ads Will Change Its Content Based on the Weather
Unbranded Series Billboard Ads
Unbranded Series Billboard Ads
A Hawkins Power and Light Billboard is Promoting 'Stranger Things'
Coffee-Infused Pancakes
Coffee-Infused Pancakes
The IHOP Latte Lover's Pancake Menu is Inspired by Java Beverages
QSR Fashion Collaborations
QSR Fashion Collaborations
The Forever 21 x Taco Bell Clothing Collection will be Playful and Fun
QSR Uniform Streetwear
QSR Uniform Streetwear
White Castle is Collaborating with Telfar on a Clothing Collection
Streetwear Brand Chopsticks
Streetwear Brand Chopsticks
Supreme Released a Chopstick, Sake and Bowl Set with a Matching Box
Stacked Cinnamon Roll Pancakes
Stacked Cinnamon Roll Pancakes
IHOP is Offering Cinn-A-Stack Pancakes for a Limited Time
Artisanal Pastry Breakfasts
Artisanal Pastry Breakfasts
IHOP 'Sugar, Spice & Everything Nice' Breakfast Menu Items are Tasty
Retro Soda-Branded Apparel
Retro Soda-Branded Apparel
This Coca-Cola Clothing Line Was Made in Collaborating with Been Trill
Cheesy Branded Apparel
Cheesy Branded Apparel
The Cheetos Fashion Line is Perfect to Relax in While Enjoying the Snack
Co-Branded Soda Streetwear
Co-Branded Soda Streetwear
This Coca-Cola Collaboration was Done with F.C.R.B.
Global Streetwear Partnerships
Global Streetwear Partnerships
The BAPE Champion Collection Features Statement Branding from Both
Color Gradient Logo Spoofs
Color Gradient Logo Spoofs
The Buzzfeed Instagram Parody Redesigns Other Iconic Branding
Charitable Fast Food Fashion
Charitable Fast Food Fashion
McDonald's Australia and Emma Mulholland Collaborate on a New Range
Fast Food Fashion Collections
Fast Food Fashion Collections
This Company Created a Clothing Line to Promote Its New Menu Item
Fast Food Fashion
Fast Food Fashion
McDonald's Releases a Big Mac Product Line for Die-Hard Fans