TikTok Branding Strategy and Marketing Case Study

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

TikTok brand logo

Brand Overview

Category

  • Social Media
  • Entertainment & Media

Business Type

Software Service

Customers

Target Customer

Bored Content Consumer

Primary Need (Job To Be Done)

Access an endless stream of targeted short-form video content to distract and occasionally learn

Brand Visual Identity & Content

Primary Brand Colors

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#25F4EE

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#FE2C55

Brand Typefaces

  • Proxima

Hero Content

TikTok hero image

Hero Content Type

Video

Content Features People

Yes

Brand Messaging

Key Messages

Headline
Log in to follow creators, like videos, and view comments.
 
Subheadline
None
 
CTA
Log In

Benefit or Feature Focus

Feature

Tone of Voice

Keywords
Dry, Casual, Matter-of-fact
 
Dimensions
Funny <> (+1) Serious
Casual (+1) <> Formal
Irreverent <> (+1) 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

Informs

Element of Value Informs

Brand Benefits

Benefit #1

Simple, fast access to bite-sized content to provide a distraction

Benefit #2

Tutorials and tips aimed at my specific preferences and interests

Benefit #3

A platform to create, share, and feel belonging in a space of self-expression

Competition

Key Competitors

YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook

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