Booking.com Branding Strategy and Marketing Case Study

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

Booking.com brand logo

Brand Overview

Category

  • Travel
  • Reservation Booking

Business Type

Software Service

Customers

Target Customer

Deal-Focused Travelers

Primary Need (Job To Be Done)

Find the best combination of fit and price when planning a trip

Brand Visual Identity & Content

Primary Brand Colors

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#003580

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#009FE3

Brand Typefaces

  • Segoe UI

Hero Content

Booking.com hero image

Hero Content Type

Text Only

Content Features People

No

Brand Messaging

Key Messages

Headline
Find deals for any season
 
Subheadline
From cozy bed & breakfasts to luxury hotels
 
CTA
Search

Benefit or Feature Focus

Benefit

Tone of Voice

Keywords
Casual, Friendly, Caring
 
Dimensions
Funny <> (+1) Serious
Casual (+1) <> Formal
Irreverent <> (+2) Respectful
Enthusiastic (+1) <> Matter of Fact

Aspirational

Self-Actualization

Element of Value Self-Actualization

Emotional

Reduces Anxiety

Element of Value Reduces Anxiety

Functional

Saves Time

Element of Value Saves Time

Simplifies

Element of Value Simplifies

Reduces Cost

Element of Value Reduces Cost

Brand Benefits

Benefit #1

Get access to all levels of travel, transportation, and lodging in one single place

Benefit #2

Safe, low-risk options to help reduce stress and anxiety during your trip

Benefit #3

Options to explore activities at your destination to increase entertainment and enjoyment value

Competition

Key Competitors

Airbnb, VRBO, HomeToGo, FlipKey, CozyCozy, TripAdvisor, Expedia, Hilton, Marriott, DreamyStays, OneFineStay

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