Virgin Branding Strategy and Marketing Case Study

Analysis and examples of Virgin’s identity, positioning, key messages, tone of voice, brand archetypes, customer benefits, competitors, and marketing content.

Virgin brand logo

Brand Overview

Category

  • Travel
  • Entertainment & Media

Business Type

In-Person Service

Customers

Target Customer

Premium Experience Travelers

Primary Need (Job To Be Done)

Experience excellent customer care with unique touches while traveling

Brand Visual Identity & Content

Primary Brand Colors

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#E31E23

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#ffffff

Brand Typefaces

  • Barlow

Hero Content

Virgin hero image

Hero Content Type

Photo

Content Features People

No

Brand Messaging

Key Messages

Headline
Setting sail the Virgin way
 
Subheadline
None
 
CTA
Read Richard Branson’s Blog

Benefit or Feature Focus

Benefit

Tone of Voice

Keywords
Friendly, Informative, Conversational
 
Dimensions
Funny <> (+1) Serious
Casual (+1) <> Formal
Irreverent <> (+1) Respectful
Enthusiastic (+1) <> Matter of Fact

Aspirational

Self-Actualization

Element of Value Self-Actualization

Emotional

Provides Access

Element of Value Provides Access

Functional

Variety

Element of Value Variety

Quality

Element of Value Quality

Avoids Hassles

Element of Value Avoids Hassles

Brand Benefits

Benefit #1

Access a high level of customer care during the sometimes stressful process of traveling

Benefit #2

Enjoy unique touches that make my traveling experience memorable

Benefit #3

Feel like I’m part of an exclusive club that really appreciates life experiences

Competition

Key Competitors

British Airways, American Airlines, Delta, United, Qatar Airways, Carnival, Royal Caribbean, SpaceX, Blue Origins

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