Lego Branding Strategy and Marketing Case Study

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

Lego brand logo

Brand Overview

Category

  • Retail
  • Entertainment & Media

Business Type

Physical Products & In-Person Service

Customers

Target Customer

Creative Minded Kids and Adults

Primary Need (Job To Be Done)

Engage with an activity that combines creativity, problem solving, and a tactile experience

Brand Visual Identity & Content

Primary Brand Colors

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#F7EE0A

Brand Typefaces

  • Cera Pro

Hero Content

Lego hero image

Hero Content Type

Image

Content Features People

No

Brand Messaging

Key Messages

Headline
Pick up a classic
 
Subheadline
Add the LEGO Pickup Truck to your collection
 
CTA
Shop Now

Benefit or Feature Focus

Feature

Tone of Voice

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

Aspirational

Self-Actualization

Element of Value Self-Actualization

Emotional

Fun & Entertainment

Element of Value Fun & Entertainment

Functional

Variety

Element of Value Variety

Quality

Element of Value Quality

Informs

Element of Value Informs

Brand Benefits

Benefit #1

Gets kids engaged with a toy that encourages creativity with non-digital play

Benefit #2

Teaches important lessons around problem solving, following directions, and spatial relations

Benefit #3

Offers fun connections and integrations with many other brands and properties to spark the imagination

Competition

Key Competitors

Mattel, Hasbro, Playmates Toys

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