Disney Branding Strategy and Marketing Case Study

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

Disney brand logo

Brand Overview

Category

  • Entertainment & Media
  • Retail

Business Type

Physical Products, In-Person Service, & Software Service

Customers

Target Customer

Fantastic Media and Immersive Experience Consumers

Primary Need (Job To Be Done)

Be entertained by content and experiences that explore fantastic and joyful worlds

Brand Visual Identity & Content

Primary Brand Colors

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Brand Typefaces

  • Inspire TWDC

Hero Content

Disney hero image

Hero Content Type

Illustration

Content Features People

Yes

Brand Messaging

Key Messages

Headline
Star Wars Visions
 
Subheadline
Now streaming on Disney+.
 
CTA
Stream Now

Benefit or Feature Focus

Feature

Tone of Voice

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

Aspirational

Affiliation & Belonging

Element of Value Affiliation & Belonging

Emotional

Fun & Entertainment

Element of Value Fun & Entertainment

Functional

Variety

Element of Value Variety

Simplifies

Element of Value Simplifies

Quality

Element of Value Quality

Brand Benefits

Benefit #1

Enjoy content that consistently delivers at a high level of quality and entertainment value

Benefit #2

Know that a majority of the content and experiences are suitable for adults and kids to enjoy separately or together

Benefit #3

Tap into nostalgia around familiar stories and worlds I’ve enjoyed my whole life

Competition

Key Competitors

Netflix, Hulu, HBO, Apple, Amazon, YouTube, DC, Universal Studios, Six Flags

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