The neon branding craze is a perfect example of how interesting it can be to monitor the cyclical nature of marketing. Taking the colorful neon hues of the signage of yesteryear and transplanting it on common brands has created an eye-catching effect.
When this strategy is employed with the drive for minimalist branding, a vibrant neon hue with a simple background makes packaging literally jump off the shelves. Talk about a win-win for companies looking not only to drive sales, but to also increase brand awareness through expressive packaging.
Neon branding is not only for the Las Vegas strip anymore. It's showing up on everything from car care products to various meat packages at a grocery store. There is a decidedly hip feel to the strategy that is sure to place the brand top-of-mind in the eyes of millennials.
12 Neon Branding Strategies
From Prismic Liquor Branding to Rotating Mannequin Displays:
Paul Maccarone — Mar 13, 2014 — Marketing

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Rotating Mannequin Displays
The Topshop Oxford Square Store Features a Vibrant Wheel Display

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Neon Nationalistic Hotel Branding
The Happy 8's Identity is Vibrantly Bold and Original

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Prismic Liquor Branding
Atlantic Vodka Packaging Alters its Colored Accents Beneath Club Lighting
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Simple Spectral Branding
Remix Packaging Showcases its Contents' Delectable Colors
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Spray Paint Salon Packaging
The Cullen's Drip Branding Celebrates a City Decked in Street Art
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Paisley-Patterned Branding
Tea India Packaging Exudes Exotic Flavor Through Color and Mango Motifs
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Approachable Meat Merchandizing
Southern Pastures Lamb Packaging Has a Pleasant Masking Component
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Electric Arabic Branding
The Packaging for 'Habibis' Represents Its Eclectic Fusion Food
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Decieving Neon Sign Ads
The Victimes & Citoyens Campaign Directs People to the Wrong Place
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Vibrant Car Care Branding
Croftgate Packaging Flaunts a Bright Face Compared to Competing Products
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Ad-Inspired Shower Curtains
The iShower Brings Print Campaigns Into Your Bathroom
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Neon Browser Sign Campaigns
Advertisements for Sulamérica Paradiso Retrofy Browser Logos
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