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Brand Archetypes

Published on Nov 18, 2015

An overview of the 12 brand archetypes with examples, and how they can be used as storytelling tools to guide or clarify a brand's mission and message.

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

BRAND ARCHETYPES

An Introduction

Archetypes are building blocks for stories

That have resonated throughout history

And around the globe

Based on the work of Carl Jung

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and Joseph Campbell

Margaret Mark and Carol Pearson applied the theory to brands

Archetype analysis is a powerful tool for clarifying a brand's mission and message.

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It can be used to bring a new brand to life, or to refocus and revitalize an existing one.

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ARCHETYPES

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EXPLORER

Chart New Territory

Patagonia

Trader Joe's

SAGE

Share Wisdom

The New York Times

MythBusters

INNOCENT

Pure and simple

Volkswagen

Method

HERO

Save the Day

Nike

Toms

MAGICIAN

Transform ordinary to extraordinary

Oil of Olay

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Instagram

REBEL

Break the Rules

Harley Davidson

Virgin Airlines

EVERYMAN

Keep it Real
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Ikea

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JESTER

Lighten Up

Pepsi

Ben & Jerry's

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LOVER

Indulge the Senses

Haagen-Dazs

Phaidon

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CAREGIVER

Nurture and Protect

Volvo

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Whole Foods

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CREATOR

Unleash Beauty

Crayola

Anthropologie

RULER

Order and Control

Rolex

Uber

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POWERFUL STORIES AND BRANDS

Spring from these archetypes

ALL RESONATE

For different reasons

LABELS

Don't get hung up on the

POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE

None are inherently

CATEGORY

First, think about your
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COMPETITION

Map out your

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BUILD AROUND

Identify a primary archetype to

FOCUS AND DIRECTION

Align around it for

MAKE IT YOURS

Develop a unique personality to

Be careful

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Not to send mixed messages

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NORTH STAR

Your archetype is your